Markets.com review

Updated September 28, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026

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Our verdict

Markets.com suits retail traders who want stocks, forex, cfds, crypto and spread betting under a single account with no commission charged on share dealing. Stock trades carry fees of $0 and the account fee is $0, though the $100 minimum deposit and an inactivity charge of $10 are the figures to weigh.

Key facts

Best for
One multi-market account with no share commission and a $0 account fee.
Minimum deposit
$100 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Stock trade fee
$0 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Account fee
$0 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Inactivity fee
$10 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Markets
Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, Bonds, Spread-betting (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Regulators
CySEC, FCA, FSCA, ASIC (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Investor protection
EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Retail accounts that lose money
72.4% (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Currency conversion fee
0.6% (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Deposit and withdrawal fees
no deposit or withdrawal fees (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Platforms
Web Platform, Mobile App, MT4, MT5 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Legal entity
Finalto Financial Services Limited (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Features
Mobile app, Copy trading, Demo account, Crypto
Pricing model
Commission-free
Audience
Beginners, Experienced traders
Official website
markets.com

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Stock trades carry fees of $0 on a commission-free model, so placing a share trade is not chargeable
  • The account fee is $0, which ranks Markets.com at 1 of 138 brands on that measure
  • Deposits and withdrawals carry no deposit or withdrawal fees, so moving money on and off the account stays cheap
  • Markets span stocks, etfs and forex under a single account, from equities to spread betting
  • Regulated by CySEC, FCA and FSCA, so retail clients are covered by a local regulator in each market served

Cons

  • An inactivity charge of $10 catches dormant balances, placing Markets.com at 35 of 56 brands on that measure
  • The minimum deposit of $100 is heavy, ranking at 148 of 213 brands, so a smaller opening balance rules it out
  • A currency conversion fee of 0.6% sits on top of the commission-free model, so currency trades cost more than the share trades priced at $0
  • Retail accounts that lose money sit at 72.4%, above the site median of 70.15%
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Who it suits

  • Retail traders who want stocks, forex, cfds, crypto and spread betting inside a single account
  • Investors who trade often enough to clear the $100 minimum and steer clear of the $10 inactivity charge
  • UK residents who want the account run by Finalto Financial Services Limited under the FCA

Who should look elsewhere

  • Anyone opening with a small balance, since the $100 minimum deposit compares with a site median of €4.64 while CFI takes $0 and Vantage takes $5
  • Long term holders of an idle balance, because an inactivity charge of $10 applies
  • Traders who mainly want forex and the lowest way in, since CFI and Vantage set minimum deposits at $0 and $5

What trading costs

The pricing model is commission-free, so buying and selling shares carries fees of $0. The account fee is $0 across the year. Deposits and withdrawals carry no deposit or withdrawal fees across the payment routes, which keeps funding the account and taking money back out clear of any charge. The cost that catches out dormant clients is an inactivity charge of $10, the only recurring line on an otherwise quiet account. Currency conversion is charged at 0.6%, which matters for anyone holding more than a single currency in the same account. Getting started needs a minimum deposit of $100, well above the $0 that CFI asks and the $5 that Vantage asks. On share dealing, the account fee and the stock trade fee both read €0 and €0, the same values most of the site shows, so a regular share trader pays little beyond the spread.

Where it sits among rivals

The account fee of $0 puts Markets.com at 1 out of 138 brands ranked on that measure, and the stock trade fee of $0 places it at 1 out of 161. Those are the strongest of the cost rankings measured on the site. The other two sit much further down the same table. An inactivity fee of $10 ranks at 35 out of 56, and a minimum deposit of $100 ranks at 148 out of 213, the deepest funding requirement among the brands compared here. The pattern follows usage: frequent trading keeps running costs at the floor of the table, while a small balance left sitting quietly brings the charges.

Who runs it

The UK entity is Finalto Financial Services Limited, which holds the FCA licence listed as 481853. Accounts held outside the UK sit under CySEC, FCA and FSCA, so retail clients in Cyprus, South Africa and Australia are covered by their local regulator rather than the UK one, and the paperwork to read depends on where the account is opened. Support runs on email, phone and help centre, covering phone and email alongside a help centre, so a stalled withdrawal or a rejected transfer can be raised with a person rather than left in a queue. The FCA licence number is the quickest way to check the firm behind the brand, and the other regulators listed sit in different jurisdictions with their own complaint routes.

How Markets.com compares

Where Markets.com is available

Available
Everywhere except United States
Licence in Cyprus
CySEC, checked September 26, 2026
Licence in United Kingdom
FCA (481853), checked September 26, 2026
Licence in South Africa
FSCA, checked September 26, 2026
Licence in Australia
ASIC, checked September 26, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Does Markets.com charge commission on shares?+

The pricing model is commission-free, and stock trades carry fees of $0 on the trade itself. Currency conversion of 0.6% and an inactivity charge of $10 sit outside that figure, so regular traders should build both into the running cost.

Is there a monthly or annual account fee?+

Fees run $0 on the account, which ranks Markets.com at 1 out of 138 brands on that measure. Deposits and withdrawals carry no deposit or withdrawal fees as well, so funding the account and taking money back out stay clear of extra charges.

What happens if my account sits idle?+

An inactivity charge of $10 applies, ranking Markets.com at 35 out of 56 brands on that measure, above the site median of €0. Anyone holding an account without trading should expect it as a running cost rather than an occasional charge.

How much do I need to open an account?+

The minimum deposit is $100, which ranks at 148 out of 213 brands compared on the site and sits well above the site median of €4.64. For a smaller opening balance, CFI asks $0 and Vantage asks $5.

Who regulates Markets.com in the UK?+

The UK arm is Finalto Financial Services Limited, regulated by the FCA under licence 481853. Accounts held elsewhere sit under CySEC, FCA and FSCA, so clients in Cyprus, South Africa and Australia are covered by their own regulator rather than the FCA, and the rules attached to the account differ.

What protection is there if the firm fails?+

The stated investor protection is EU ICS up to EUR 20,000, the EU investor compensation scheme, which applies to eligible balances held with the regulated entity. The cover depends on which entity holds the account, so the licence and the entity should be checked before funding.

Does converting currency cost extra?+

Yes. Currency conversion is charged at 0.6% on top of the no deposit or withdrawal fees that covers funding and withdrawals. A client who keeps several currencies in the account pays it each time the balance is switched, which makes currency trading dearer than the commission-free share dealing on the same account.

What can I trade on one account?+

The account covers stocks, etfs and forex, so equities, forex, cfds, crypto, bonds and spread betting all sit together in the same account. Trading runs on Web Platform, Mobile App and MT4, covering the web platform, the mobile app, MT4 and MT5, and a demo account is available to practise on.

Who is Markets.com aimed at?+

The stated audience is beginners and experienced, so first-time and experienced traders are served by the same account. Beginners get a demo account and copy trading alongside the market list, which suits learning the platform before committing a deposit of $100.

How do I contact support?+

Support runs on email, phone and help centre, which covers phone and email alongside a self-serve help centre. A question about a transfer or a rejected payment can be raised by phone rather than left waiting on email, which matters most when money is stuck.

Sources

Compiled from 9 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.

Markets.com

Markets.com

One multi-market account with no share commission and a $0 account fee.

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