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What is the best CFD trading app in the UK? (November 2026)
By the Economies.com editorial desk · Trading apps, United Kingdom · Last verified 23 October 2026 against pepperstone.com/en-gb, Pepperstone Limited’s UK legal documents and competitors’ own UK sites. Pepperstone average spreads are its published data for 1–31 August 2026.
The short answer
The best CFD trading app is the one whose broker gives you the price, protections and markets you need. On that test Pepperstone leads for active traders: its own app plus the MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView apps all connect to one FCA-regulated account, with the same Razor spreads (0.1 pips average on EUR/USD in August 2026) on every app. IG’s and CMC’s apps are the picks if you want guaranteed stops in your pocket.
- One Pepperstone login on five mobile apps; spread bets and CFDs.
- No guaranteed stops and no weekend markets on any Pepperstone app.
- Minimum deposit £10 by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, credited immediately.
- 73.6% of Pepperstone’s retail accounts lose money on spread bets and CFDs.
Our #2 pick for the trading app: Capital.com
Capital.com’s app (rated 4.7 on the App Store and 4.6 on Google Play, as shown on capital.com) covers forex, indices, commodities and shares with guaranteed stops set from the chart. Clients here deal with Capital Com (UK) Limited, authorised by the FCA (793714).
- FCA-regulated, with FSCS cover up to £85,000 and negative balance protection for retail clients.
- No commission on CFDs or spread bets; guaranteed stops are available and charged only if triggered.
- Platforms: its own app and web platform, TradingView, MT4 and an API (MT5 is not offered in the UK).
- Minimum deposit £20; no deposit, withdrawal or inactivity fees.
Full comparison: Best Trading App 2026.
Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 65% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider (Capital Com (UK) Limited, FCA 793714). You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
What is the best CFD trading app in the UK?
| App | Strength | Weakness |
|---|---|---|
| Pepperstone + MT/cTrader/TradingView apps | Lowest dated spreads; five apps on one account | No guaranteed stops |
| IG | Guaranteed stops, weekend markets | Spread-only FX from 0.6 pips |
| CMC Markets | Guaranteed stops with premium refund | Inactivity fee after a year |
| Capital.com | Guaranteed stops; spread bets and CFDs | 0.7% FX conversion |
| Plus500 / Trading 212 / XTB | Simple single-app design | Own app only; no spread betting |
What is the best trading app in the UK?
For leveraged trading, Pepperstone for cost and choice, IG for features. If you mean investing rather than trading, a share-dealing app is a different product; nothing here replaces an ISA or pension provider.
Which broker has the best mobile trading app?
We do not score apps on design, which is personal. On substance, Pepperstone gives you the most app choice on one account; IG gives you the most risk tools.
What features should I look for in a CFD trading app?
Five: the same prices as desktop; full order types including stops and limits; a clear margin and position view; price alerts; and the protections you need, such as guaranteed stops if you want them. Check too that the app shows the overnight financing on a position before you hold it.
Which trading app is best for beginners in the UK?
An app with guaranteed stops and a long-lived demo. IG, CMC or Capital.com for guaranteed stops; Pepperstone’s own app for simplicity and a £10 start, with negative balance protection.
Which FCA regulated trading apps are available in the UK?
Pepperstone (FRN 684312), IG (195355 and 114059), CMC (173730), Capital.com (793714), eToro (583263), Plus500 (509909), XTB (522157), Trading 212 (609146) and Spreadex. Download only from the official app store listing linked from the broker’s own site.
Which trading app has the lowest fees in the UK?
On FX, Pepperstone’s app on a Razor account (0.1 pips average plus commission) or CMC FX Active. On share CFDs, CMC lists 0% commission on UK shares. Watch for fixed fees: CMC’s £10 a month after a year of inactivity and XTB’s £10 a month after 365 days.
What is the best forex trading app in the UK?
For forex, use the app your broker’s best pricing runs on. At Pepperstone that means the Razor account on its own app, MT5, cTrader or TradingView, all at 0.1 pips average on EUR/USD for August 2026.
Which mobile trading app is best for MetaTrader users?
The MT4 or MT5 mobile app connected to a raw-spread broker. Pepperstone supports both; on the UK CFD side, MT4 requires a Razor account.
Which trading app is best for day trading?
cTrader or TradingView mobile on a Pepperstone Razor account, for fast order entry and charting on the same prices you get on desktop.
Which trading app has the best charting on mobile?
TradingView. You can trade Pepperstone Razor and spread betting accounts directly from the TradingView app.
Which trading app has the best price alerts and notifications?
TradingView’s alert system is the most flexible we know of, with alerts on price, indicators and drawings. MT4 and MT5 apps support push notifications from desktop alerts.
Download the Pepperstone app or connect TradingView
Open a free demo and trade the same account on your phone, tablet and desktop.
Open a free Pepperstone demoSpread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 73.6% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Pepperstone Limited is authorised and regulated by the FCA (FRN 684312).
What is the best spread betting app in the UK?
Pepperstone is unusual in letting you spread bet from the MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView apps as well as its own, at 0.5 points average on EUR/USD. IG’s app adds guaranteed stops and weekend markets.
Which trading apps let you trade indices and commodities?
All the CFD and spread betting apps here. Pepperstone’s apps carry 26 indices and 40 commodities, including the FTSE 100 from 1 point and gold from 0.1 on spread bets.
Which trading app is best for trading gold?
Pepperstone’s apps, for gold from 0.08 points on Razor and 0.1 on spread bets. IG’s app, if you want weekend gold.
Can you place guaranteed stops from a mobile trading app?
Yes, at brokers that sell them: IG, CMC, Spreadex, City Index and Capital.com. Not at Pepperstone, which does not offer guaranteed stops on any platform.
Open a Pepperstone account on your phone
Verify in the app, fund from £10 with Apple Pay or Google Pay, and trade.
Open a Pepperstone accountSpread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 73.6% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Pepperstone Limited is authorised and regulated by the FCA (FRN 684312).
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Important information. This article is general information and editorial opinion published by Economies.com on 23 October 2026. It is not investment advice or a personal recommendation and does not take account of your circumstances. Economies.com is not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority. Pepperstone Limited (Company 08965105) is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Firm Reference Number 684312); client money is held in segregated accounts under the FCA client money rules and eligible clients may be covered by the FSCS up to £85,000. Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 73.6% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and may change. Pepperstone figures were taken from pepperstone.com/en-gb and Pepperstone’s UK Costs and Charges document (September 2026) on 23 October 2026; average spreads are Pepperstone’s published data for 1–31 August 2026; competitor figures are from those firms’ own UK websites on the same date. All of these change; check before you trade.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best trading app in the UK?
For leveraged trading, Pepperstone for cost and choice, IG for features. If you mean investing rather than trading, a share-dealing app is a different product; nothing here replaces an ISA or pension provider.
Which broker has the best mobile trading app?
We do not score apps on design, which is personal. On substance, Pepperstone gives you the most app choice on one account; IG gives you the most risk tools.
What features should I look for in a CFD trading app?
Five: the same prices as desktop; full order types including stops and limits; a clear margin and position view; price alerts; and the protections you need, such as guaranteed stops if you want them. Check too that the app shows the overnight financing on a position before you hold it.
Which trading app is best for beginners in the UK?
An app with guaranteed stops and a long-lived demo. IG, CMC or Capital.com for guaranteed stops; Pepperstone’s own app for simplicity and a £10 start, with negative balance protection.
Which FCA regulated trading apps are available in the UK?
Pepperstone (FRN 684312), IG (195355 and 114059), CMC (173730), Capital.com (793714), eToro (583263), Plus500 (509909), XTB (522157), Trading 212 (609146) and Spreadex. Download only from the official app store listing linked from the broker’s own site.
Which trading app has the lowest fees in the UK?
On FX, Pepperstone’s app on a Razor account (0.1 pips average plus commission) or CMC FX Active. On share CFDs, CMC lists 0% commission on UK shares. Watch for fixed fees: CMC’s £10 a month after a year of inactivity and XTB’s £10 a month after 365 days.
What is the best forex trading app in the UK?
For forex, use the app your broker’s best pricing runs on. At Pepperstone that means the Razor account on its own app, MT5, cTrader or TradingView, all at 0.1 pips average on EUR/USD for August 2026.
Which mobile trading app is best for MetaTrader users?
The MT4 or MT5 mobile app connected to a raw-spread broker. Pepperstone supports both; on the UK CFD side, MT4 requires a Razor account.
Which trading app is best for day trading?
cTrader or TradingView mobile on a Pepperstone Razor account, for fast order entry and charting on the same prices you get on desktop.
Which trading app has the best charting on mobile?
TradingView. You can trade Pepperstone Razor and spread betting accounts directly from the TradingView app.
Which trading app has the best price alerts and notifications?
TradingView’s alert system is the most flexible we know of, with alerts on price, indicators and drawings. MT4 and MT5 apps support push notifications from desktop alerts. Download the Pepperstone app or connect TradingView Open a free demo and trade the same account on your phone, tablet and desktop. Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 73.6% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Pepperstone Limited is authorised and regulated by the FCA (FRN 684312).
What is the best spread betting app in the UK?
Pepperstone is unusual in letting you spread bet from the MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView apps as well as its own, at 0.5 points average on EUR/USD. IG’s app adds guaranteed stops and weekend markets.
Which trading apps let you trade indices and commodities?
All the CFD and spread betting apps here. Pepperstone’s apps carry 26 indices and 40 commodities, including the FTSE 100 from 1 point and gold from 0.1 on spread bets.
Which trading app is best for trading gold?
Pepperstone’s apps, for gold from 0.08 points on Razor and 0.1 on spread bets. IG’s app, if you want weekend gold.
Can you place guaranteed stops from a mobile trading app?
Yes, at brokers that sell them: IG, CMC, Spreadex, City Index and Capital.com. Not at Pepperstone, which does not offer guaranteed stops on any platform. Open a Pepperstone account on your phone Verify in the app, fund from £10 with Apple Pay or Google Pay, and trade. Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 73.6% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Pepperstone Limited is authorised and regulated by the FCA (FRN 684312).
Is the Pepperstone app FCA regulated?
The app is a front end for your account with Pepperstone Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the FCA (FRN 684312).