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FXFlat vs Saxo Bank

Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for FXFlat and Saxo Bank.

FXFlatTrust 8.7/10
BaFin

German BaFin-licensed broker founded in 1997 — one of the oldest fully-domestic Germany-regulated forex brokers still operating. Niche EU-only player with broad platform support including AgenaTrader and Interactive Brokers' TWS.

Saxo BankTrust 9.4/10
DFSA
FCA
ASIC
MAS

Established Danish investment bank offering one of the broadest product ranges in retail trading: forex, CFDs, stocks, ETFs, bonds, futures, and options across 50+ markets. Multi-regulated under FINMA, FCA, ASIC, MAS, JFSA. Premium platform (SaxoTraderGO/PRO) suits experienced and institutional traders.

Quick verdict

  • Trust: Saxo Bank has the higher trust score.
  • EUR/USD spread: Saxo Bank is tighter on EUR/USD.

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureFXFlatSaxo Bank
Trust score8.79.4
RegulatorsBaFinDFSA, FCA, ASIC, MAS, JFSA, FINMA
HeadquartersRatingen, Germany
Founded1997
Min deposit$200$0.00
Max leverage1:301:200
EUR/USD spread0.80 pips0.40 pips
Commission per lot$5$0.00
Raw spread account
Standard account
Swap-free account
cTrader
MT4
MT5
TradingView
Scalping allowed
EAs / algo allowed
Hedging allowed
Copy trading
Deposit methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, PayPal
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire
Withdrawal speed48h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, CHF

FXFlat is best for

Algo traders
Day traders
Swing traders

Saxo Bank is best for

Sophisticated traders
Multi-asset investors
High-net-worth clients