Core Spreads
FxPro
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Overview
Core Spreads was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in London, while FxPro was established in 2006 and is based in UK. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Core Spreads serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; FxPro has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Core Spreads and $100 at FxPro.
| Feature | Core Spreads | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) |
| Founded | 2014 | 2006 |
| Country | London | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Core Spreads and FxPro, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Core Spreads has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at FxPro). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. FxPro applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Core Spreads does not. Core Spreads charges deposit fees; FxPro does not. Overall, Core Spreads scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Core Spreads | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Core Spreads offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while FxPro supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. FxPro supports social and copy trading features, which Core Spreads does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Core Spreads | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, MT5, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Core Spreads and FxPro compare. FxPro runs regular live webinars; Core Spreads does not. Both provide video tutorials. FxPro publishes daily market commentary; Core Spreads does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. FxPro maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. FxPro scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Core Spreads | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Core Spreads accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while FxPro supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). FxPro uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. FxPro scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Core Spreads | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Core Spreads and FxPro offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Core Spreads supports 2 languages and FxPro supports 15, giving FxPro broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Core Spreads | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese |