Two brokers headline this comparison with contrasting regulatory scopes and platform ecosystems. Saxo Bank emphasizes breadth and compliance, while Spreadex centers on UK spread betting and TradingView-backed charting.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose if…
Choose Saxo Bank if you need multilingual support. You benefit from broad instrument coverage and a deep multi-asset platform.
Choose if…
Choose Spreadex if you want TradingView-powered charting and UK spread betting in one FCA account. You also benefit from no inactivity fee.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
| Editorial score | 4.7/ 5 | 4.0/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.9 / 5▲ | 4.5 / 5 |
Pros
Licensed bank (Denmark)
Best-in-class multi-asset platform
Tiered active-trader pricing
Regulated by top-tier authorities (FCA, ASIC, CySEC)
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | Saxo Bank | Spreadex |
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| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, CFTC, etc.) | Pass | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Pass | Pass |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS) | Pass | Pass |
| Fees & Spreads | ||
| Raw/ECN spreads available | Fail | Fail |
| No deposit fee | Pass | Pass |
| No inactivity fee | Fail | Pass |
| Transparent pricing page | Pass | Pass |
| Platforms & Tools | ||
| MT4/MT5 available | Fail | Fail |
| Proprietary platform | Pass | Pass |
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Pass | Pass |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Fail | Fail |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
| Multilingual support | Pass | Fail |
Saxo Bank rates 4.7/5 versus 4/5 for Spreadex. Saxo Bank edges ahead on our composite score, though both brokers meet a reasonable standard for most traders.
Both Saxo Bank and Spreadex start from 0.6 pips, making them equivalent on this metric. Compare commissions and account types to evaluate total trading costs.
Neither Saxo Bank nor Spreadex requires a minimum deposit, making both accessible regardless of starting capital.
Both Saxo Bank and Spreadex hold licences from top-tier regulators, indicating a high standard of regulatory oversight. Check each broker's specific regulatory bodies to confirm coverage in your jurisdiction.
For beginners, both brokers provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources on each broker's site before deciding.
Saxo Bank lists maximum leverage of 30:1, while Spreadex lists up to 30:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
Saxo Bank supports SaxoTraderGO, Proprietary Web/Mobile, while Spreadex supports Proprietary Web/Mobile, TradingView. Both provide Proprietary Web/Mobile. Saxo Bank has exclusive access to SaxoTraderGO. Spreadex has exclusive access to TradingView.
Both brokers offer spreads from 0.60 pips.
Saxo Bank wins for its Danish banking license and broad regulator set.
Saxo Bank wins with tiered active-trader pricing and extensive instrument access.
Saxo Bank wins for SaxoTraderGO and deep multi-asset tools.
Saxo Bank wins with multilingual support and a user-friendly platform.
Saxo Bank wins with 71,000 instruments versus Spreadex 10,000.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.4 / 5▲ | 4.2 / 5 |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.8 / 5▲ | 4.0 / 5 |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 4.6 / 5▲ | 4.1 / 5 |
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| Founded | 1992 | 1999 |
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| Headquarters | Copenhagen, Denmark | St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom |
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| Min Deposit | No minimum | No minimum |
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| Spreads From | 0.6 pips | 0.6 pips |
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| Commission / lot | N/A | N/A |
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| Max Leverage | 30:1 | 30:1 |
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| Inactivity Fee | $100/quarter (low-balance accounts) | None |
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| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit card | Bank transferCredit cardDebit card |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer | Bank transferCredit card |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | ASIC JFSA CNMV FCA DFSA KNF MFSA ACPR Finansinspektionen CBI CMA SFC Finanstilsynet FINMA MAS Finanstilsynet FSC | FCA |
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| Platforms | SaxoTraderGO Proprietary Web/Mobile | Proprietary Web/Mobile TradingView |
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| Active bonuses |
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Investor compensation scheme coverage
No deposit fees
Mobile trading app available
Proprietary trading platform available
Advanced charting tools included
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
Phone support available
Multilingual customer support
Pros
FCA-regulated (190941) UK spread betting on 10,000+ financial markets
TradingView integration for browser-based charting and order execution
UK capital gains tax-free profits on spread bets under current HMRC rules
Unique dual financial and sports spread betting from one FCA account
No minimum deposit and no commission on spread bets
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
Mobile trading app available
Proprietary trading platform available
Advanced charting tools included
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
Phone support available
Cons
Higher minimums on classic accounts than ECN brokers
No MT4 / MT5
No raw spread account option
Inactivity fee applies
No MetaTrader support
No 24/5 live chat
Cons
UK residents only - no international client access
No MT4 or MT5 available
Research tools minimal
Not suitable for traders who need raw ECN execution
No raw spread account option
No MetaTrader support
No 24/5 live chat
Support available in limited languages
Saxo Bank edges Spreadex on overall editorial score due to stronger regulation and broader asset coverage.
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