PE
Pepperstone
Trust score 96/100 — Excellent
FCAASICCySECBaFin
- EUR/USD spread: from 0.0 pips
- Min deposit: $10
- Platforms: MT4, MT5, cTrader
Editorial only. Trading CFDs is high-risk — most retail accounts lose money. We are not a broker and not a financial adviser. Capital at risk. Verify regulation and terms directly with each broker before opening an account.
In-Depth Broker Reviews 2026
Every broker review on this page is based on published disclosures, regulator registers, and named third-party data. Our reviews cover regulation, fee structure, platform quality, customer support, and educational resources. We score each broker on a 0 to 100 scale across six categories. No broker has paid for their review or position on this page.
Last updated: April 2026 · Reviewed by NorwegianSpark Editorial — written with AI assistance and reviewed by the NorwegianSpark SA editorial team
Editorial only — we are not a broker and not a financial adviser. CFDs are complex instruments. Capital at risk. Verify regulation and terms directly with each broker.
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SA
Saxo Bank
Trust score 97/100 — Excellent
FSA DenmarkFCAASICMAS
- EUR/USD spread: 0.4 pips
- Min deposit: $2,000
- Platforms: SaxoTraderGO, SaxoTraderPRO, MT4
IG
IG Group
Trust score 95/100 — Excellent
FCAASICBaFinFINMA
- EUR/USD spread: 0.8 pips
- Min deposit: $250
- Platforms: IG Platform, MT4, ProRealTime
IC
IC Markets
Trust score 93/100 — Excellent
ASICCySECFSA
- EUR/USD spread: from 0.0 pips
- Min deposit: $200
- Platforms: MT4, MT5, cTrader
CM
CMC Markets
Trust score 92/100 — Great
FCAASICMASIIROC
- EUR/USD spread: 0.7 pips
- Min deposit: None
- Platforms: Next Generation, MT4
XT
XTB
Trust score 88/100 — Great
FCAKNFCySECIFSC
- EUR/USD spread: 0.8 pips
- Min deposit: None
- Platforms: xStation 5, MT4
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