FBS vs XM
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Limited data: FBS has 8 and XM has 8 of 12 comparable fields verified (we need 7 each for a full comparison). Treat this page as incomplete.
Key differences
- XM has a stronger best regulator (Tier 2) than FBS (Tier 3).
- Only XM lists: FSA (Seychelles), FSC (Mauritius), FSCA, CMA (Kenya).
- XM confirms copy trading; FBS does not confirm it on its site.
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| Field | FBS | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 57.6/100 | 73.1/100 |
| Regulators | FSC (Belize) | FSC (Belize), FSA (Seychelles), FSC (Mauritius), FSCA, CMA (Kenya) |
| Founded | Not verified | Not verified |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, ProprietaryFBS app. | MT4, MT5, ProprietaryXM App. |
| Minimum deposit | $5"Initial deposit from $5". | $5 |
| Raw commission / side (advertised) | Not verified | Not verified |
| Spread from, no-commission account (advertised) | 0.70Site-wide "from 0.7 pips"; not pair-specific. | 0.80Site-wide "as low as 0.8 pips"; not account- or pair-specific. |
| Measured EUR/USD spread | Not yet tested | Not yet tested |
| Max. leverage | 1:3000 | Not verified |
| Copy trading | Not confirmed | YesXM Copy Trading. |
| Swap-free / Islamic | Yes"Swap-free accounts available". | Yes"Islamic option as standard" on all accounts. |
| Deposit methods | Bank transfer, Cards, Skrill, NetellerSite claims 200+ methods. | Not verified |
| Restricted-country list | 43 listedClause 1.14 of the Customer Agreement. | 4 listed (partial)Plus "other sanctioned countries". |
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Sources for each value are on the individual broker pages. Data verified 11 Oct 2026.
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