FXCM Minimum Deposit

FXCM’s minimum deposit is £50.

If you trade with FXCM in the UK, you should read this to learn about some important details of the minimum deposit requirement. We cover the available payment methods for deposits for deposits and withdrawals, the fees, the processing time for deposits/withdrawals and step-by-step guide to adding funds to your trading account.

What is the minimum deposit for FXCM?

The required minimum amount for deposit on FXCM is £50. This applies to all payment methods accepted on the platform and to the Retail Account.

FXCM offers only one account type, which is the Retail Account, they also have professional account which offers higher leverage and other features for experienced traders. You can apply for this account if you meet some criteria. You can also create a corporate account on FXCM.

Accepted Deposit Methods on FXCM UK

FXCM offers a range of ways to deposit into your trading account:

1) Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, MasterCard): FXCM allows you to add funds to your account with bank cards, the minimum deposit amount when using cards is £50, deposits via this method are credited instantly.

FXCM also also allows you to withdraw funds to your cards, there is no fixed minimum amount for withdrawal, it usually takes about 5 business days for you to receive the funds in your card.

FXCM does not charge any fees for depositing or withdrawing with this method.

2) Bank Wire Transfers/BACS: Bank transfer are another accepted method to deposit funds to your account, the minimum amount is £50, and it is usually credited in 1-2 business days.

You can also withdraw funds to the local bank account used in funding your FXCM trading account. There is no compulsory minimum withdrawal amount, and it takes about 1-2 business days for you the funds to arrive your bank account.

Typically, deposits via bank transfers on FXCM are free, but withdrawals incur a fee of £15 per withdrawal.

3) E-wallets (Skrill, Neteller, PayPal): You can use e-wallets to deposit funds on FXCM, the minimum amount for this method is £50 and it usually credited instantly to your trading account.

Withdrawals to e-wallets are allowed on FXCM, no fix withdrawal amount is enforced, withdrawals to e-wallets usually take 2 business days to clear.

No fees are charged for deposits or withdrawals via e-wallets.

FXCM Deposit Methods Table

FXCM Deposit Rules

1. Deposit Fees: FXCM does not impose any deposit fees when adding funds to your trading account, so the amount you deposit is what will be reflected in your account. However, you bank, payment processor or card issuer may charge an independent fee in the process.

2. Deposit Time: The it takes for your deposit to reflect in your FXCM trading account depends on the payment method used. Deposits via cards and e-wallets (Neteller, PayPal) are credited instantly while deposits via bank transfers take 1-2 business days to be credited.

3. Payment Source: Third party deposits are not allowed on FXCM, all deposits must come from bank accounts, cards, or e-wallets that belong to you, the trading account owner. You are usually required to provide ID to verify your account when you first sign up.

How do I deposit money into FXCM?

Step 1) Sign in to your account via www.myfxcm.com/fxma/login.

Step 2) Click on ‘Deposits’ on the account summary and choose your preferred deposit method.

Step 3) Enter the amount you want to deposit in the form and submit to complete the deposit.

Comparison Of FXCM Minimum Deposit With Other Brokers

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FXCM Minimum Deposit FAQs