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XTB vs CMC Markets : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
XTB
CMC Markets
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Market maker
Market maker
Years of Existence / Established Year
2002
1989
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
2 Million
265k+
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
FCA, KNF, CySEC, DFSA, BaFin, FSCA, and FSC.
FCA, ASIC, CIRO, MAS, FMA
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
Best for low cost ISA 2025, Best CFD Broker of 2025, Europe's fastest growing company 2025, Highly Recommended Finder Awards 2024,
Best Mobile Trading Platform, No.1 Most Currency Pairs, Best for CFDs -2024, No.1 Web Platform, Best Forex Broker, Best In-House Analysts 2023
Security Measures
FSCS
FSCS
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
Yes
Yes
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
11400+ trading instruments, including an investment plan
12,000+ tradable instruments including shares, Treasuries
Currency Pairs
Yes
Yes
Commodities
Yes
Yes
Indices
Yes
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
Yes
Yes
CFDs
Yes
Yes
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
Yes
No
Options
No
No
Futures
No
No
Bonds
No
Yes
Mutual Funds
No
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
No
Precious Metals
Yes
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
No
Equities
Yes
No
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
Yes
MT5
No
No
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
Yes
Copy Trading
No
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
X station
CMC web platform, iOS and Android app
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Standarad, Professional
Spread betting, CFD account , FX active, Corporate account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
Yes
No
Minimum Deposit
$0
$0
Leverage Available
1:2 to 1:500
30:1 to 1:500
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on assets class
No information
Commission (per account type)
$0
Standard - No commission, FX active account- $2.50
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners to experienced traders
Professional and retail traders
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
bank transfers, credit and debit cards, e-wallets
Bank transfer, Debit/credit card, Online banking
Withdrawal Methods
bank transfers, credit and debit cards, e-wallets
Bank transfer, Debit/credit card, Online banking
Other E-Wallets Supported
Skrill, Neteller
No
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Educational Articles and Market Articles
Learn spread betting, Learn to trade CFDs, Learn forex trading, technical indicators, Fundamental analysis, Webinars & events, Platform guides, Trading guides
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Spread 0.1 to 0.8 pips, Stock transfer fee- USD 25, ETF commission- 0.2%
CFD trading -US shares from $10; FX active - US shares from $10; Typical STP: Spread of 1.2 pips, Typical ECN: Spread of 0.2 pips, Spread- starts from 0.0 to 0.6 pips, Overnight holding costs: 0.0027%
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Variable
Fixed/Variable
Per Lot Fees
0.08% per lot, or 0.16% per round turn
$2.50
Options Contract Fees
NA
NA
Futures Contract Fees
NA
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
$5.00 per $100,000 in nominal value
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
Crude Oil Brent $0.02 per unit, Apple Inc $0.41 per unit, US 30 $1.50 per unit, GBP/USD $0.00015 per
Maximum Leverage
(1:500)
1:500
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
Charges apply 12 months of inactivity
$0
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
ASX Dynamic Data package $41.25 a month (non-professional investors) $118.80 a month, International Data service fees (US) $11, International Data service fees (NZ) $11, Live Data package Free
Advisory Fees
0% advisory fee for cash-enhanced portfolio, 0.30% annual advisory fee for market-focused portfolio, 0.75-0.85% annual advisory fee for personal advice
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
No
NA
Statement or Document Fee
$0
NA
Account Opening Fee
$0
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
$0
NA
Deposit Fee
$0- Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, or Maestro, 2% fee for deposits via Skrill.
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
0.50%
0.50%
Withdrawal Fee
$0 - above $50, £5 or $20 fee for withdrawals below £50 or $50
$0
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
No
No
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
22:00 on Sunday to 21:00 on Friday GMT.
Depends on the instrument offer
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
(24/5)
Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Phone: +48 222 739 976, Live chat, E-mail: [email protected]
Email: [email protected], Phone: +44 (0)20 7170 8200
Support Languages
10
12+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Poland
CMC Markets UK plc, 133 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7BX, United Kingdom
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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