About Online Trading UK

Online Trading UK (online-trading.co.uk) is an independent comparison and education website dedicated to the UK online trading market. Our team is made up of experienced traders and researchers who have spent years using the platforms, brokers and apps we write about. We created this site to cut through the marketing noise and give UK traders clear, honest information they can actually use.

Choosing where and how to trade can be overwhelming, especially for beginners. Our mission is to make that decision easier by explaining how online trading works, what to look for in a broker, and which platforms suit different types of trader. We focus specifically on the needs of UK residents, including FCA regulation, GBP funding and access to the Financial Ombudsman Service.

• Comparisons of FCA regulated brokers and their fees
• Reviews of online trading platforms and mobile apps
• Beginner-friendly guides to forex and share trading
• Explanations of spreads, leverage, pips and margin
• Guidance on regulation and how to trade safely
• Up-to-date information for the UK market in 2026

We may earn a commission when you open an account through some of the links on our site. This is how we keep our content free to read. However, affiliate relationships never influence our opinions or rankings. We only feature brokers and platforms we believe offer genuine value to UK traders, and we always encourage you to do your own research before depositing any money. You can read more in our disclaimer.

Online trading carries a high level of risk and is not suitable for everyone. The value of your investments can go down as well as up, and you may lose more than your initial deposit when trading leveraged products such as CFDs. Never trade with money you cannot afford to lose. Nothing on this site is personal financial advice.

Have a question, a correction or feedback about our guides? We would love to hear from you. Please visit our contact page to reach the team.