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FXCC vs Hargreaves Lansdown

Compare FXCC and Hargreaves Lansdown side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

FXCC

FXCC

Active forex and CFD traders

FXCC is a Cyprus-based ECN/STP broker founded in 2010, offering forex and CFDs on MT4 and MT5 with zero-commi…

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Hargreaves Lansdown

Hargreaves Lansdown

UK long-term ISA and SIPP investors

Hargreaves Lansdown is the UK's largest retail investment platform, offering ISAs, SIPPs, funds, shares, ETFs…

Head-to-head comparison

FXCC vs Hargreaves Lansdown
Feature FXCC Hargreaves Lansdown
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - £6.95 per online trade (0-19 trades/month); £3.95 per trade (20+ trades/month); £29 by phone; free via monthly Direct Debit regular investing
Regulators CySEC, MISA FCA
Best for Active forex and CFD traders UK long-term ISA and SIPP investors
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
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Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
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Bonds
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Margin
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Demo Account
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Funds
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Isa
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Sipp
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Investment Plans
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Money Market Funds
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Pros & cons

FXCC

FXCC

Pros

  • Zero commissions on the ECN XL account
  • Spreads from 0.0 pips on major pairs
  • No minimum deposit requirement
  • CySEC regulation with ICF protection up to EUR 20,000
  • Free VPS for qualifying active traders
  • 70+ forex pairs and 1,000+ CFD instruments
  • Demo account available

Cons

  • Limited to MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 only
  • Bank wire withdrawal fee of $45
  • E-wallet withdrawal fees around 2%
  • $5 monthly inactivity fee after 120 days
  • No stocks, ETFs, options, or futures - CFDs only
  • Limited research and educational resources
  • Offshore MISA entity offers weaker investor protections
Hargreaves Lansdown

Hargreaves Lansdown

Pros

  • UK's largest retail investment platform with over 2 million clients
  • Wide product range: funds, shares, ETFs, bonds, gilts, investment trusts, VCTs
  • ISA, SIPP, Lifetime ISA, Junior ISA, and Junior SIPP accounts available
  • No inactivity or withdrawal fees
  • Free monthly Direct Debit regular investing for both shares and funds
  • Extensive research tools, analyst ratings, and educational content
  • Segregated client funds and FSCS protection up to £85,000
  • No account charge for Junior ISA holders

Cons

  • No demo account available
  • Share dealing fee of £6.95 is higher than several UK competitors
  • Fund annual charge is uncapped for smaller portfolios and can be expensive at scale
  • New £1.95 fund dealing fee introduced from March 2026 where trades were previously free
  • Annual share charge cap raised to £150 per year per account from £45
  • FX conversion fees apply on all overseas share trades
  • No CFDs, forex, crypto, or spread betting products
FXCC

FXCC

FXCC is a Cyprus-based ECN/STP broker founded in 2010, offering forex and CFDs on MT4 and MT5 with zero-commission spreads from 0.0 pips.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Hargreaves Lansdown

Hargreaves Lansdown

Hargreaves Lansdown is the UK's largest retail investment platform, offering ISAs, SIPPs, funds, shares, ETFs and ready-made portfolios to over 2 million clients.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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