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· indicative sample, not live quotes| Pair | Bid | Ask | Typical Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
EU EUR/USD | 1.08542 | 1.08551 | 0.9 |
GB GBP/USD | 1.27183 | 1.27196 | 1.3 |
US USD/JPY | 149.832 | 149.844 | 1.2 |
AU AUD/USD | 0.65234 | 0.65248 | 1.4 |
US USD/CHF | 0.89621 | 0.89634 | 1.3 |
NZ NZD/USD | 0.60342 | 0.60358 | 1.6 |
US USD/CAD | 1.36421 | 1.36437 | 1.6 |
EU EUR/GBP | 0.85312 | 0.85325 | 1.3 |
Illustrative sample only — these are not live quotes and do not update. Actual spreads move continuously and vary by broker, account type and market conditions; verify current spreads directly with the broker. Not investment advice.
Broker Leaderboard— 5 regulated brokers
Click columns to sort| # | Broker | Trust Score | Regulation | EUR/USD Spread | Min. Deposit | Verdict | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SA Saxo Bank Copenhagen, Denmark | 97 | FSA DenmarkFCAASIC+2 | 0.4 pips | $2,000 | Excellent | Review |
| 2 | PE Pepperstone Melbourne, Australia | 96 | FCAASICCySEC+4 | From 0.0 pips | $10 | Excellent | Visit |
| 3 | IG IG Group London, UK | 95 | FCAASICBaFin+2 | 0.8 pips | $250 | Excellent | Review |
| 4 | IC IC Markets Sydney, Australia | 93 | ASICCySECFSA | From 0.0 pips | $200 | Excellent | Review |
| 5 | CM CMC Markets London, UK | 92 | FCAASICMAS+1 | 0.7 pips | None | Great | Review |
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