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FSCSProtected up to £85,0004
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2023 winnerNo.1 Web PlatformForexBrokers.com Awards
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2022 winnerBest Mobile Trading PlatformADVFN International Financial Awards
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2022 winnerBest CFD ProviderOnline Money Awards

What is forex trading?

Foreign exchange (forex) trading, is the buying and selling of one currency against another, in what is the world's most actively traded market.

The forex market operates 24/5, and many traders are drawn to it because of its volatility, and the potential trading opportunities.

Why trade forex with us?

We've got your pair

More forex pairs than any other broker1. If you want it, we've probably got it.

Precision pricing

We combine multiple feeds from tier-one banks, to get you the most accurate bid/ask price.

Minimal slippage

With fully automated, lighting-fast execution in 0.0030 seconds3.

Exclusive instruments

Get exposure to multiple currencies in a single trade with our range of forex indices.

Dedicated customer service

Experienced customer service 24/5, whenever you're trading.

No partial fills

Get the trade you want – we don't reject or partially fill trades based on size.

What other traders are saying about CMC Markets

As a financial services pioneer, we‘ve got the expertise allied to over 34 years‘ industry experience.That‘s why 1 million+ global traders and investors put their confidence in us.5

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Spread Betting & CFD Trading

Ready to get started?

Start trading with a live account or try a demo with £10,000 of virtual funds.

Do you have any questions?

Email us at clientmanagement@cmcmarkets.co.uk or call us on +44 (0)20 7170 8200 (Lines open 24hrs, Monday to Friday)

1Awarded No.1 Web Platform, ForexBrokers.com Awards 2023;​ No.1 Platform Technology & No.1 Most Currency Pairs, ForexBrokers.com Awards 2022; Best Mobile Trading, ADVFN International Financial Awards 2022; Platform Best Spread Betting Provider, The City of London Wealth Management Awards 2021; No. 1 Most Currency Pairs, ForexBrokers.com 2023; Best Phone Customer Service & Best Email Customer Service, based on highest user satisfaction among spread betters, CFD and FX traders, Investment Trends 2020 UK Leverage Trading Report.

2Fixed commission at $2.5 per $100,000 notional value traded.

30.0030 seconds CFD median trade execution time on CMC Markets' web platform, 1 April 2022-31 March 2023.

4FSCS is an independent body that offers protection to customers of financial services firms that have failed. The compensation amount may be up to £85,000 per eligible person, per firm. Eligibility conditions apply. Please contact the FSCS for more information.

51.388 million unique user logins for the CMC Markets invest and CFD platforms globally, as at August 2023. Active clients represent those individual clients who have traded with or held CFD or spread bet positions or who traded on the stockbroking platform on at least one occasion during the financial year.

6Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and can change or may differ in a jurisdiction other than the UK.

SPREAD BETTING
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+44 (0)20 7170 8200Lines open 24hrs, Monday - Friday
clientmanagement@cmcmarkets.co.uk
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133 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7BX
Garden Tower Neue Mainzer Str. 46-50, Frankfurt, 60311
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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 67% of retail investor accounts lose money when spread betting and/or trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets, CFDs, OTC options or any of our other products work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

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