Is FP Markets better than London Capital Group (LCG)?

FP Markets scores higher in our independent analysis with a rating of 8.5/10 versus 8.2/10. The best choice depends on your trading style and priorities.

What is the minimum deposit for FP Markets and London Capital Group (LCG)?

FP Markets requires a minimum deposit of 100. London Capital Group (LCG) requires a minimum deposit of 100.

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Q: Which broker has better regulation, FP Markets or London Capital Group (LCG)?

FP Markets is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC). London Capital Group (LCG) is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110). Both brokers are reviewed independently by BrokerDataNet.

FP Markets

8.5/10

London Capital Group (LCG)

8.2/10

9/10RegulationWinner10/10

6/10FeesTied6/10

9/10PlatformsTied9/10

6/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10

10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals7.5/10

10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

FP Markets was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Australia, while London Capital Group (LCG) was established in 1996 and is based in UK. FP Markets holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while London Capital Group (LCG) is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110) among others. FP Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; London Capital Group (LCG) has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.

FP Markets wins this category

Feature	FP Markets	London Capital Group (LCG)
Min. Deposit	$100	$100
Regulation	Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)	Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110)
Founded	2005	1996
Country	Australia	UK
Clients	10,000+	10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between FP Markets and London Capital Group (LCG), directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. London Capital Group (LCG) applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; FP Markets does not. FP Markets charges deposit fees; London Capital Group (LCG) does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied

Feature	FP Markets	London Capital Group (LCG)
Min. Deposit	$100	$100
Withdrawal Fees	No	No
Inactivity Fees	No	Yes
Deposit Fees	Yes	No
CFD Fees	Yes	No

Platforms

FP Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while London Capital Group (LCG) supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied

Feature	FP Markets	London Capital Group (LCG)
MT4	Yes	Yes
MT5	Yes	Yes
cTrader	Yes	Yes
Windows App	Yes	Yes
iOS App	Yes	Yes
Android App	Yes	Yes
Trading Platforms	MT4, MT5, IRESS, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps	MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how FP Markets and London Capital Group (LCG) compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher overall in education and research.

London Capital Group (LCG) wins this category

Feature	FP Markets	London Capital Group (LCG)
Forex Education	No	Yes
CFD Education	Yes	Yes
Weekly Webinars	Yes	Yes
Daily Commentary	Yes	Yes
Trading Central	Yes	Yes
Autochartist	No	Yes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. FP Markets accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while London Capital Group (LCG) supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). FP Markets uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. FP Markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

FP Markets wins this category

Feature	FP Markets	London Capital Group (LCG)
Bank Transfer	Yes	Yes
Credit Card	Yes	Yes
PayPal	Yes	No
Skrill	Yes	Yes
Neteller	Yes	Yes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both FP Markets and London Capital Group (LCG) offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. London Capital Group (LCG) offers multilingual support. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied

Feature	FP Markets	London Capital Group (LCG)
Live Chat	Yes	Yes
Phone Support	Yes	Yes
Email Support	Yes	Yes
Languages	Not available	English, Russian, Malaysian, Korean, Swedish, German, French, Indonesian, Turkish, Norwegian, Chinese, Italian, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Polish, Thai, and Vietnamese.

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