Capital.com review
Capital Com (UK) Limited · Companies House 10506220 · established 2016
Authorised by the FCAFRN 793714on the register since 26 Oct 20181 clone firm on the register
Our Capital.com review examines Capital Com (UK) Limited, authorised by the FCA since 26/10/2018 under reference 793714. Established in 2016, the company offers 5,500+ instruments covering forex, CFDs and spread betting, and it holds client money. This provider's spread bets and CFDs result in losses for 65% of retail accounts.
- Regulatory status
- Authorised, FRN 793714
- Loss-making retail accounts
- 65% (read on 2 Nov 2026)
- Smallest deposit
- £20
Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. At this provider, losses are the outcome for 65% of retail investor accounts trading spread bets and CFDs. Think about whether you understand how CFDs and spread bets work and whether you can afford the high risk of losing your money.
On capital.com, Capital.com's own wording was read 2 Nov 2026.
How Capital.com compares on loss rate with the wider field
Where Capital.com stands on the FCA register
Since 26 Oct 2018, Capital Com (UK) Limited has been authorised by the FCA, FRN 793714; it holds client money.
| Firm | Capital Com (UK) Limited |
|---|---|
| FRN | 793714 |
| Status | Authorised |
| Authorised since | 26 Oct 2018 |
| Companies House | 10506220 |
| Address on the register | 4 Orchard Place, London, SW1H 0BF, UNITED KINGDOM |
| Website on the register | www.capital.com |
Clone firms on the register
The FCA register includes 1 clone firm using the firm's name or details., and none of them is Capital Com (UK) Limited.
- The FCA authorised firm's clone, CAPITALS, was added 02 Jun 2021.on the register from 02 Jun 2021
Check that you are on the genuine website
Capital Com (UK) Limited's website appears on the register as www.capital.com. Enter that address yourself instead of following links in adverts, emails or messages, then check FRN 793714 in the register entry.
On 2 Nov 2026, this was read from the FCA Financial Services Register.
What Capital.com charges in spreads and commission
Trading costs are included in the spread between buying and selling prices, so you pay no commission on any account. There's no charge for deposits or withdrawals, although retail trades in another currency include a 0.7% conversion fee based on the spot forex rate.
Account types
| CFD account | spread only; no commission |
|---|---|
| Spread betting account | spread only; no commission |
| 1X (unleveraged CFD) | spread only; no commission |
On 2 Nov 2026, this was read from capital.com/en-gb/ways-to-trade/fees-and-charges.
Other fees
| Currency conversion | 0.7% of spot forex rate (retail clients) |
|---|---|
| Deposits | no fee |
| Withdrawals | free |
On 2 Nov 2026, this was read from capital.com/en-gb/ways-to-trade/fees-and-charges.
Deposits and withdrawals
| Minimum deposit | £20. 20 GBP/EUR/USD |
|---|
On 2 Nov 2026, this was read from capital.com/en-gb/ways-to-trade/fees-and-charges.
Products, markets and leverage
| CFDs | Yes |
|---|---|
| Spread betting | Yes |
| Markets | 5,500+ instruments |
Sources: capital.com/en-gb/ways-to-trade/pricing, read 2 Nov 2026; capital.com/en-gb, read 2 Nov 2026.
Capital.com trading platforms
| MetaTrader 4 | Yes |
|---|---|
| MetaTrader 5 | Yes |
| TradingView | Yes |
| Own platform | Capital.com web platform and mobile app |
| Demo account | Yes |
On 2 Nov 2026, this was read from capital.com/en-gb/trading-platforms/demo-account.
Your protection if the firm runs into trouble
| FSCS | You may receive up to £85,000 per person from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme if Capital Com (UK) Limited, an FCA authorised UK firm, fails owing you money. |
|---|---|
| Client money | The register shows permission to hold client money |
On 2 Nov 2026, this was read from fscs.org.uk/what-we-cover/investments.
Tax on the products traded here
Capital.com offers spread bets and CFDs. HMRC doesn't charge the spread bets to Capital Gains Tax, while gains from CFDs fall within Capital Gains Tax. Read more in spread betting vs CFDs.
Accounts without swaps, customer support and the mobile app
| Support | You can contact customer care by phone, email, live chat or WhatsApp, 24/7. |
|---|---|
| iPhone app rating | UK App Store, 2 Nov 2026: 4.69 out of 5, based on 17,218 ratings |
Sources: capital.com/en-gb/ways-to-trade/spread-betting, read 2 Nov 2026; itunes.apple.com/lookup, read 2 Nov 2026.
The official Capital.com website
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Common questions answered
What's the smallest deposit and withdrawal for Capital.com?
Funding starts at 20 GBP, EUR or USD. Withdrawals also start at 20 GBP, EUR or USD, although your payment method may change the limit.
Does Capital.com provide a demo account?
Yes, you can practise with a forex demo account before risking your own money. You can watch prices move and test placing orders with it.
Can UK users spread bet through Capital.com?
A spread betting account is available to UK traders alongside a regular CFD account. Without owning the asset, you bet on whether its market price will rise or fall. The spread betting vs CFD page shows the differences between the 2 ways of trading.
What trading platforms are available at Capital.com?
Capital.com gives you access to its web platform and mobile app. You can also connect your account to MetaTrader 4, MT5 and TradingView. The Capital·com: Trading & Finance app has received 17,218 reviews on iOS, giving it a 4.69 rating.
Can you trade at Capital.com without leverage?
Yes, you can pick the 1X account to trade unleveraged CFDs. Leverage means borrowing to control a bigger position, which magnifies both your gains and your losses. With a 1X account, you don't use leverage on your CFD trades.
How can you contact Capital.com support, and how can you avoid clone firms?
Phone, email, live chat and WhatsApp can connect you with 24/7 customer care. The FCA register lists 1 clone firm targeting this company, so always confirm that you're using www.capital.com. Read more on our Capital.com safety page.