For new traders and those trading smaller volumes in the Forex and precious metals markets.
More infoIdeal solution for experienced traders in the Forex, precious metals and CFD markets.
More infoProfessional-level Forex trading. Precious metals also available if the Pro account is on MT4.
More info| Platform: | MetaTrader 4 | MetaTrader 4 | Systematic | MetaTrader 4 | Direct Pro | Direct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum spread: | 1.6 pips | 1.6 pips | 3.1 pips | 0 pips | 0 pips |
| Instruments: | 34 currency pairs, gold and silver |
34 currency pairs, gold and silver, 106 CFD instruments |
34 currency pairs, gold and silver |
57 pairs | 57 pairs |
| Minimum deposit: | USD200 | USD500 | USD500 | USD10,000 | USD20,000 |
| Max leverage: | 1:500 | 1:500, 5% margin for CFDs |
1:500 | 1:100 | 1:100 |
| Floating leverage: | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Execution: | Instant | Instant | Instant | NDD | NDD |
| Minimum trade size: | 0.01 lot (for Forex) | 0.10 lot (for Forex) 1 Share CFD* 0.10 Commodity CFD 0.10 Index CFD |
0.10 lot | 1 lot (100,000 units of base currency) | 10,000 units of base currency |
| Trade size increment: | 0.01 lot (for Forex) | 0.01 lot (for Forex) 1 Share CFD 0.10 Commodity CFD |
0.01 lot | 0.01 | N/A |
| Maximum open position: | 2 standard lots** | No limit | No limit | No limit | No limit |
| Alpari Research: | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alpari Academy: | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Telephone trading: | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Account currency: | USD, GBP, EUR, JPY, CHF, GLD | USD, GBP, EUR, JPY, CHF, GLD | USD, GBP, EUR, JPY, CHF | USD, GBP, EUR, JPY, CHF | USD, GBP, EUR, JPY, CHF |
| Commission: | No | Share CFDs only | No | Yes. Please contact our Sales team for details: +44 (0)20 7426 2890. | Yes. Please contact our Sales team for details: +44 (0)20 7426 2890. |
| Financing charges: | Yes | Yes† | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Real-time news: | N/A | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Price feed cost: | N/A | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
* Minimum trade size: 20 CFDs for US equities, 50 CFDs for German equities and 100 CFDs for UK equities
** Total open positions must not exceed 200,000 units of base currency
† For CFDs instruments, financing charges are applied on Share CFDs only
The minimum spread differs for residents of India, Mainland China and the Middle East region, and clients introduced by Alpari (US).
Spread betting is a derivatives product that allows you to trade on the price movements of the financial markets, whether they rise or fall.
More infoTrade Forex and spot gold/silver on MT5, a new trading software featuring market depth, one-click trading, 1:500 leverage and spreads from 0 pips with no re-quotes.
More infoMake the most of your investment with a Forex trading account that is tailored to your needs. Whatever your Forex trading requirements, the size of your investment or if you are a new, experienced or professional trader we have a Forex trading account for you.
Read more >Choose the Forex broker that's right for you, with leverage options, services and software tools that are suitable for the amount of capital you want to invest. Ensure you can trade comfortably with FX trading software that is designed to meet your requirements. Whatever your level of experience, initial capital or leverage needs, Alpari (UK) offers Micro, Classic and Pro accounts for trading Forex, precious metals and CFDs. View the comparison table to find the right Forex account for you.
The types of accounts Alpari (UK) offers include:
Find the ideal solution for your trading needs with Demo and Live FX trading accounts. Develop your own Forex trading strategy in the safe environment of our Forex Demo account, learn how to use sophisticated trading software platforms, automated Forex trading and Forex research tools.
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Risk warning: Forex, spread bets and CFDs are leveraged products. They may not be suitable for you as they carry a high degree of risk to your capital and you can lose more than your initial investment. You should ensure you understand all of the risks.
