FlowBank vs FP Markets
FlowBank or FP Markets – which is better for UK traders 2025? Compare FlowBank and FP Markets in this detailed breakdown of their platforms, features and fees.
FlowBank | FP Markets |
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FlowBank is ranked #91 among CFD brokers. | FP Markets is ranked #71 among CFD brokers. |
FlowBank has closed or no longer accepts UK clients.
FlowBank is a regulated bank and trading broker with a wide range of instruments including forex, funds, cryptos and thousands of stocks, that offers direct and high-leverage CFD trading on the MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 platforms. Traders benefit from ultra-tight spreads, low or no commissions and a free stock joining bonus. |
Established in 2005 in Australia, FP Markets is an ASIC- and CySEC-regulated broker boasting an extensive suite of tradable assets. Its Standard and Raw accounts cater to traders at every level, while it packs a punch in the tooling department, from the MetaTrader suite and intuitive TradingView to actionable trading ideas from Trading Central and AutoChartist. |
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FCA Regulated | |
No | No |
Instruments | |
CFDs, Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Commodities, Cryptos | CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Bonds, ETFs, Crypto |
Demo Account | |
Yes | Yes |
Minimum Deposit | |
$0 | $40 |
Payment Methods | |
Minimum Trade | |
0.01 Lots | 0.01 Lots |
Regulator | |
FINMA | ASIC, CySEC, FSA, CMA |
Mobile Apps | |
iOS & Android | iOS & Android |
Trading App | |
The FlowBank trading app offers advanced technical and fundamental analysis features, over 50 forex pairs, plus instant and pending orders. Traders can download the app to Apple and Android devices. |
FP Markets does not provide a proprietary web-based or mobile app, a downside for beginners. However, there are the mobile versions of MT4/MT5, cTrader, and TradingView that offer real-time quotes, advanced charting tools, account management features, and order execution. Australian clients are also exclusively offered access to the Iress mobile platform, which delivers sophisticated features including analytics, module linking, and multiple portfolio management. |
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Android App Rating | |
Margin Trading | |
Yes | Yes |
MetaTrader 4 | |
Yes | Yes |
MetaTrader 5 | |
Yes | Yes |
cTrader | |
No | Yes |
AlgoTrader | |
No | No |
OmniTrader | |
No | No |
TradingView | |
No | Yes |
Autochartist | |
No | Yes |
eSignal | |
No | No |
Trading Central | |
No | Yes |
STP Account | |
Yes | Yes |
ECN Account | |
Yes | Yes |
DMA Account | |
Yes | Yes |
MAM Account | |
No | Yes |
PAMM Account | |
No | Yes |
LAMM Account | |
No | No |
Demat Account | |
No | No |
AI / Machine Learning | |
No | No |
Robo Advisor | |
No | No |
Negative Balance Protection | |
No | Yes |
Market Maker | |
Yes | No |
P2P Trading | |
No | No |
Spot Trading | |
Yes | Yes |
Auto Trading | |
Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader | Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader |
Copy Trading | |
No | Yes |
Copy Trading Platform | |
FP Markets introduced a proprietary social copy trading platform, alongside access to the MetaTrader signals market. These offerings, coupled with support for Myfxbook, establish FP Markets as an excellent option for social copy trading, even if the system is less intuitive compared to cTrader Copy. | |
Social Trading | |
No | Yes |
Trade Signals | |
MetaTrader | |
VPS Hosting | |
No | Yes |
Tournaments | |
Yes | No |
Demo Competitions | |
No | No |
Ethical Investing | |
No | No |
Custodial Account | |
No | No |
Guaranteed Stop Loss | |
No | No |
Inactivity Fee | |
$0 | $0 |
Islamic Account | |
No | Yes |
Account Currencies | |
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Commodities | |
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CFD | |
Trade 4500+ CFDs with tight spreads and no commission except stocks. Choose between 4 different trading platforms and apps, including MT4, MT5 and proprietary options. The broker also sometimes offer joining promotions. | FP Markets offers CFD trading on a first-rate selection of financial markets, spanning stocks, major global indices, commodities, metals, cryptocurrencies, and bonds. With tight spreads, fast execution speeds, leverage up to 1:500 and top-tier liquidity, short-term traders get an efficient and seamless trading experience. |
Leverage | |
1:200 | 1:30 (UK), 1:500 (Global) |
FTSE Spread | |
1.0 | 1.64 |
GBPUSD Spread< | |
0.7 | 1.9 average |
Oil Spread | |
0.03 | 0.04 |
Stocks Spread | |
0.02¢ commission | Variable |
Forex | |
Trade 50+ major, minor and exotic pairs with spreads form 0.5 pips, no commissions and leverage up to 1:200. Importantly, the heavily regulated broker also provides a relatively secure forex trading environment. | FP Markets stands out as an excellent option for forex traders, boasting a selection of over 70 currency pairs covering a wide range of currencies, especially since expanding its choice of exotics. With average spreads of just 0.1 on the EUR/USD in its Raw account, the broker provides competitive pricing for traders. |
Assets | |
50+ | 70+ |
GBPUSD Spread | |
From 0.0 | 0.2 |
EURUSD Spread | |
From 0.0 | 0.1 |
EURGBP Spread | |
From 0.0 | 0.3 |
Currency Indices | |
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Cryptocurrency | |
Speculate on crypto markets via 10 crypto/USD pairs as well as ETPs, ETNs, ETF, tracker certificates and closed-end funds. This range of derivatives offer diversified exposure to digital markets that aren't found at many alternatives. | FP Markets supports CFDs on popular cryptos including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, and Litecoin. Yet while you can speculate on price movements through CFDs, direct ownership of coins is not supported. FP Markets also doesn’t add up-and-coming tokens for crypto enthusiasts on the pulse. |
Spread | |
From 0.3 | 17.3 (Bitcoin) |
Coins | |
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Crypto Lending | |
No | No |
Crypto Mining | |
No | No |
Crypto Staking | |
No | No |
Auto Market Maker | |
No | No |
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