Detailed, hands-on reviews of the brokers UK traders actually use — what you'll pay, which entity holds your money, how withdrawals work, and who each broker suits best.
Before you deposit, confirm who you're dealing with. Many problems UK traders face come from unregulated firms or "clone" sites copying the details of real, authorised companies.
Our safety checklist is the same one we use in every review.
Read the full safety guide →The patterns behind the most common trading scams, and exactly what to do if you've sent money.
What protections you keep — and lose — with a non-UK entity.
From the firm's own process to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Hantec Markets is our highest-rated broker in 2026. Read the full review to see whether its account types and platform fit how you trade.
Look for a published methodology, clear advertiser disclosure, and reviews that include real drawbacks. Ours list both pros and cons for every broker.
With an FCA-authorised firm, client money must be segregated and eligible clients may be covered by the FSCS up to £85,000. Protections differ if your account is held by a non-UK entity.
Contact your bank immediately, report it to Action Fraud and the FCA, and be wary of anyone offering to "recover" your money for a fee.