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FBS vs FXTM: licences, costs and platforms

Facts from both companies’ official pages and regulators’ registers, side by side. We show what the numbers say; the choice is yours.

Facts verified on October 28, 2026

Key differences

Criterion	FBS	FXTM
Rating	4.9/5 on other platforms 117K ratings	4.3/5 on other platforms 1.9K ratings
Rating on other platforms	4.9/5 (117K)	4.3/5 (1.9K)
Regulators	FSC Belize	FSC, FSCA, CMA (Kenya), CMA (UAE)
Minimum deposit	$5	$30
Account types	Standard	Micro, Rewards Plus, Rewards, Advantage, Advantage Stocks
Commission per lot (raw spread account)	—	$7
Platforms	MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5	MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
Maximum leverage	up to 1:3000 (FSC Belize)	up to 1:5000 (FSC)
Swap-free (Islamic) account	Yes	Yes
Deposit and withdrawal methods	Visa / Mastercard, Bank transfer, Skrill, Neteller	Visa / Mastercard, Bank transfer, Skrill, Neteller
Retail CFD accounts losing money	—	—
Not available in	70 countries	17 countries
Founded	2009	—
Headquarters	Belize	—
	Read review	Read review

Which regulators license FBS and FXTM?

FBS is licensed by FSC Belize; FXTM by FSC, FSCA, CMA (Kenya), and CMA (UAE).

What is the minimum deposit at FBS and FXTM?

FBS: $5. FXTM: $30.

Which trading platforms do FBS and FXTM offer?

Both offer MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5.

Which payment methods do FBS and FXTM support?

Both support Visa / Mastercard, Bank transfer, Skrill, and Neteller for deposits and withdrawals.

How are FBS and FXTM rated on other platforms?

FBS: 4.9/5 (117K); FXTM: 4.3/5 (1.9K). These are ratings by app store and TradingView users, not a Wealth.cat score.