Best Forex Brokers Germany for 2023

Written by Steven Hatzakis
Edited by John Bringans
Fact-checked by Joey Shadeck

January 11, 2023

ForexBrokers.com has been reviewing online forex brokers for over six years, and our reviews are the most cited in the industry. Each year, we collect thousands of data points and publish tens of thousands of words of research. Here's how we test.

Trading forex (currencies) in Germany is popular among residents. While recommended, forex brokers are not required to become authorised by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) to accept residents of Germany as customers. Clique hier für eine deutsche Übersetzung.

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority is the financial regulatory body in Germany. Website: https://www.bafin.de.

BaFin was established in 2002 when three supervisory agencies merged to create one agency to oversee banks, credit institutions, insurance companies, financial service companies, brokers and stock exchanges. For a historical breakdown, here's a link to the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority webpage on Wikipedia.

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 65% and 82% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

Best Forex Brokers Germany

To find the best forex brokers in Germany, we created a list of all brokers that list Germany as a country they accept new customers from. We then ranked brokers by their Overall ranking.

Here is our list of the best forex brokers in Germany:

IG

- Best overall broker, most trusted
Saxo Bank

- Best web-based trading platform
CMC Markets - Excellent overall, best platform technology
XTB - Great research and education
eToro - Best for copy and crypto trading
AvaTrade

- Great for beginners and copy trading
FXCM - Excellent trading platforms and tools

Germany Forex Brokers Comparison

Compare authorised forex and CFDs brokers side by side using the forex broker comparison tool or the summary table below. This broker list is sorted by the firm's ForexBrokers.com Overall ranking.

Company	Accepts DE Residents	Average Spread EUR/USD - Standard	Minimum Deposit	Overall Rating	Visit Site
IG	check	0.86	£250.00		Visit Site
Saxo Bank	check	0.9	€2,000		Visit Site
CMC Markets	check	0.51	$0
XTB	check	1.07	$0
eToro	check	1	$10-$10,000
AvaTrade	check	0.92	$100		Visit Site
FXCM	check	1.38	Starts from $50
Plus500	check	0.8	€100		Visit Site
Capital.com	check	0.6	$20
XM Group	check	1.6	$5		Visit Site
Pepperstone	check	0.77	$200
Admiral Markets	check	0.8	$100
FP Markets	check	1.2	$100 AUD		Visit Site
IC Markets	check	0.62	$200		Visit Site
Tickmill	check	0.51	$100		Visit Site
BlackBull Markets	check	0.827	$0		Visit Site
Vantage	check	1.22	$50
HFM	check	1.2	$5		Visit Site
FlowBank	check	N/A	$0.00		Visit Site
HYCM (Henyep)	check	0.6	$100
Eightcap	check	1.0	$100		Visit Site
Trade Nation	check	0.6	$0
Moneta Markets	check	1.27	$50
MultiBank	check	N/A	$50
ACY Securities	check	1.2	$50		Visit Site
easyMarkets	check	0.9	$100

How to Verify BaFin Authorisation

To identify if a forex broker is authorised by BaFin, the first step is to identify the BaFin registration number from the disclosure text at the bottom of the broker's homepage. For example, here's the key disclosure text from IG’s website,

IG Markets Ltd. is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA Registry Number 195355). The IG Europe GmbH is supervised by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin registration number 148759) and the German Central Bank. IG is a brand name of IG Markets Ltd.

Next, look up the registration number on the financial register available on BaFin’s website to validate that the broker is currently authorized in Germany.

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Methodology

At ForexBrokers.com, our reviews of online forex brokers and their products and services are based on our collected data as well as the observations and qualified opinions of our expert researchers. Each year we publish tens of thousands of words of research and detailed forex guides, and we monitor dozens of international regulator agencies (read more about how we calculate Trust Score here).

Our research team conducts thorough testing on a wide range of features, products, services, and tools (collecting and validating thousands of data points in the process). We test all available trading platforms for each broker – whether they are proprietary or come from third-party providers – and evaluate them based on a host of data-driven variables.

We also take an in-depth look at each broker’s commissions and fees, such as bid/ask spreads – including the average spread data for some of the most popular forex currency pairs. We research other trading costs, such as inactivity or custody fees, minimum deposit requirements, VIP rebates and/or discounts, and a range of other important fee-based data points.

Some of the other important research categories that are factored into our testing include mobile trading accessibility and capability, availability of market research and educational content, and each broker’s overall Trust Score.

Read our full explanation and accounting of our research and testing process to learn more about how we test.

Forex Risk Disclaimer

There is a very high degree of risk involved in trading securities. With respect to margin-based foreign exchange trading, off-exchange derivatives, and cryptocurrencies, there is considerable exposure to risk, including but not limited to, leverage, creditworthiness, limited regulatory protection and market volatility that may substantially affect the price, or liquidity of a currency or related instrument. It should not be assumed that the methods, techniques, or indicators presented in these products will be profitable, or that they will not result in losses. Read more on forex trading risks.

About the Editorial Team

Steven Hatzakis

Steven Hatzakis is the Global Director of Research for ForexBrokers.com. Steven previously served as an Editor for Finance Magnates, where he authored over 1,000 published articles about the online finance industry. A forex industry expert and an active fintech and crypto researcher, Steven advises blockchain companies at the board level and holds a Series III license in the U.S. as a Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA).

John Bringans

John Bringans is the Senior Editor of ForexBrokers.com. An experienced media professional, John has close to a decade of editorial experience with a background that includes key leadership roles at global newsroom outlets. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature from San Francisco State University, and conducts research on forex and the financial services industry while assisting in the production of content.

Joey Shadeck

Joey Shadeck is the Content Strategist and Research Analyst for ForexBrokers.com. He holds dual degrees in Finance and Marketing from Oakland University, and has been an active trader and investor for close to ten years. An industry veteran, Joey obtains and verifies data, conducts research, and analyzes and validates our content.