Best forex brokers in Cyprus
We checked which brokers let people living in Cyprus trade forex: 6 of the 7 we follow do. XTB leads, as it does wherever it qualifies; the other two places go to brokers available locally.
By Broksal Team, investing in forex and CFD markets since 2017. Updated . How we test
How we score
Each broker gets five sub-scores out of 5:
Regulation and safety (30%), trading costs (25%), platforms and tools (20%), range of markets (15%) and ease of use (10%). The overall score is the weighted average, rounded to one decimal.
Availability is checked against each broker's published country lists. The ranking order is editorial and reflects our commercial agreements, so it does not always follow the scores. Full methodology
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Top 3 forex brokers for Cyprus
- 1
Our top pick in Cyprus
XTB
4.8Own platform, no minimum deposit, commission-free stocks and ETFs within a monthly limit
Forex CFDs Forex CFDs on xStation 5 with an average EUR/USD spread of about 0.8 pips on the Standard account and no commission.
- Minimum deposit
- No minimum
- Platforms
- xStation 5 (web & desktop), XTB mobile app
- Entity for Cyprus
- XTB S.A. — KNF (Poland)
- CFDs
- Yes
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xStation 5: Market Watch with sentiment tabs on the left, an EUR/USD hourly chart with one-click order entry, and open positions below. Account number blurred. What we like
- Publicly listed in Warsaw with KNF, FCA and CySEC oversight
- No minimum deposit
- xStation 5 is fast, clean and has built-in market sentiment and calendars
- Real stocks and ETFs commission-free up to €100,000 monthly turnover
Watch out for
- No MetaTrader or cTrader
- Since March 2026 the international entity accepts residents of only a short list of countries
- Inactivity fee after 12 months without trading
Fees
CFDs are priced through the spread on the Standard account. Real stocks and ETFs are commission-free up to €100,000 of monthly turnover, then 0.2% (minimum €10). Currency conversion and overnight swap costs apply.
Best for
Beginners and active traders who want one app for CFDs and real stocks.
- 2
IC Markets
4.6Raw spreads, MetaTrader, cTrader and TradingView in one account (now branded IC)
Local presence in Cyprus
Forex CFDs Raw Spread account: about 0.1 pips on EUR/USD plus $7 per lot round turn, on MetaTrader, cTrader or TradingView.
- Minimum deposit
- From $0 (varies by entity)
- Platforms
- MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader +1
- Entity for Cyprus
- IC Markets (EU) Ltd — CySEC
- CFDs
- Yes
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IC EU homepage after the rebrand from IC Markets: raw spreads from 0.0 pips and leverage up to 1:30 for EU retail clients. What we like
- Raw Spread accounts with low commissions
- Four platforms, including cTrader and TradingView
- ASIC and CySEC regulated entities
- Popular with automated and high-volume traders
- Rebranded to IC in 2026; same regulated entities
Watch out for
- Not available in the US, Canada, Israel or New Zealand
- Minimum deposit depends on the entity you are assigned
- Thin education and research compared with XTB or IBKR
Fees
Raw Spread accounts charge a commission per lot on top of raw interbank spreads (on MetaTrader it is $3.50 per side per standard lot). The Standard account has no commission and wider spreads. Swaps apply overnight.
Best for
Cost-sensitive and algorithmic traders.
- 3
eToro
4.3CopyTrader and a social feed on a Nasdaq-listed platform
Local presence in Cyprus
Forex CFDs About 1 pip on EUR/USD with no commission, and CopyTrader for following other traders.
- Minimum deposit
- Varies by country
- Platforms
- eToro web platform, eToro mobile app
- Entity for Cyprus
- eToro (Europe) Ltd — CySEC
- CFDs
- Yes
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eToro homepage after the 2026 brand refresh, highlighting its Nasdaq listing (ETOR) and the new mobile app. What we like
- CopyTrader lets you mirror other investors' portfolios
- Listed on Nasdaq; FCA, CySEC and ASIC regulated
- Very easy app for stocks, ETFs and crypto
Watch out for
- CFD spreads are wider than at IC Markets or XTB
- Not available in Canada, Japan, India, Turkey and most of Africa
- Withdrawal and currency conversion fees on the USD account
Fees
CFD costs are in the spread (about 1 pip on EUR/USD), plus overnight fees on leveraged positions. Withdrawals from the USD account cost $5 and currency conversion is charged on non-USD deposits; eToro removed its inactivity fee on 28 May 2026.
Best for
Investors who want to copy other traders.
Also available in Cyprus:
XM 4.6
Interactive Brokers 4.7
IQ Option 4.1
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Each broker publishes its own current loss percentage on its website.
Forex from Cyprus: the rules
Retail leverage on major currency pairs is capped at 30:1 for residents of Cyprus, and 20:1 on other pairs, with negative balance protection. Locally, financial services are supervised by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).
Best time to trade currencies from Nicosia
Major currency pairs are usually most liquid while London and New York are both open: 16:30–18:30 local time (UTC+3, early October 2026). The forex week runs from Monday 00:00 to Saturday 00:00 local time.
All 7 brokers we review, checked for forex in Cyprus
| Broker | Status | Access | Entity for Cyprus |
|---|---|---|---|
| XTB | #1 in this ranking | Forex CFDs | XTB S.A. — KNF (Poland) |
| XM | Available | Forex CFDs | Trading Point of Financial Instruments Ltd — CySEC |
| IC Markets | #2 in this ranking | Forex CFDs | IC Markets (EU) Ltd — CySEC |
| Interactive Brokers | Available | Spot forex and CFDs | Interactive Brokers Ireland Limited — Central Bank of Ireland |
| Freedom24 | No forex here | — | — |
| IQ Option | Available | Forex CFDs | IQ Option Europe Ltd — CySEC (licence 247/14) |
| eToro | #3 in this ranking | Forex CFDs | eToro (Europe) Ltd — CySEC |
Forex rankings elsewhere in Southern Europe
| Country | Brokers offering forex | #1 |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇩 Andorra | 4 | XM |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 6 | XTB |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 6 | XTB |
| 🇲🇹 Malta | 6 | XTB |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | 5 | XTB |
| 🇸🇲 San Marino | 4 | XM |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best forex broker in Cyprus?
XTB, in our ranking. Forex CFDs on xStation 5 with an average EUR/USD spread of about 0.8 pips on the Standard account and no commission. IC Markets and eToro complete the top 3.
Which brokers offer forex to residents of Cyprus?
Of the brokers we review: XTB (forex cfds), XM (forex cfds), IC Markets (forex cfds), Interactive Brokers (spot forex and cfds), IQ Option (forex cfds) and eToro (forex cfds).
What are the rules for forex in Cyprus?
Retail leverage on major currency pairs is capped at 30:1 for residents of Cyprus, and 20:1 on other pairs, with negative balance protection.
When is forex most liquid in Cyprus?
Usually 16:30–18:30 local time, while London and New York are both open (early October 2026 times).
Which forex broker has the lowest costs?
On a one-lot EUR/USD trade, Interactive Brokers was cheapest in our fee comparison, followed by XTB and IC Markets at about $8. For small trades the $2 minimum commission at IBKR makes XTB cheaper.
Availability last checked 6 October 2026. Brokers change their country lists without notice; the broker's sign-up form is the final word.