Interactive Brokers Review 2026
Full Interactive Brokers review for Denmark traders — regulation, spreads, fees and our honest verdict.
Regulation in Denmark
| Regulator | FCA FCA — Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Licence Number | 208159 |
| Regulated Entity | Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Ltd |
| Max Leverage (Forex) | 1:30 |
| Minimum Deposit | $0 |
| EUR/USD Spread | From 0.2 pips |
| Instruments | 150,000+ |
| Platforms | Trader Workstation, Client Portal, IBKR Mobile |
| Copy Trading | ✗ |
| Real Stocks | ✓ |
| Inactivity fee | No inactivity fee |
Verdict
Regulated by FCA (licence 208159). Minimum deposit $0. In Denmark: maximum forex leverage 1:30.
About Interactive Brokers
Interactive Brokers was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA. The broker offers 150,000 tradeable instruments including forex pairs, CFDs on stocks, indices and commodities. Interactive Brokers is publicly listed on the NASDAQ:IBKR. It is regulated across multiple jurisdictions with a primary licence held by Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Ltd under FCA.
In Denmark, Interactive Brokers operates as Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Ltd, authorised by FCA under licence number 208159. Denmark traders are subject to a maximum leverage of 1:30 on forex pairs under FCA rules.
Trading Platforms
Pros
- FCA regulated — licence 208159
- 150,000+ instruments to trade
- Negative balance protection in Denmark
- Platforms: Trader Workstation, Client Portal, IBKR Mobile
- Real stock ownership (not CFD)
Cons
- No inactivity fee
- 76% of retail clients lose money
- CFD trading — you do not own the underlying asset
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Interactive Brokers regulated?
Interactive Brokers holds FCA licence 208159, issued to the regulated entity {entity}. This is a real, verifiable licence recorded in the official FCA public register.
What is the minimum deposit for Interactive Brokers in Denmark?
The minimum deposit is $0. This is the amount required to open a live trading account for traders in Denmark under FCA regulation.
What leverage does Interactive Brokers offer in Denmark?
In Denmark, Interactive Brokers offers maximum forex leverage of 1:30 under FCA rules. Higher leverage may be available through offshore-regulated entities.
Is Interactive Brokers safe to trade with?
Interactive Brokers is regulated by FCA, which requires segregated client funds, negative balance protection and independent audits. Regulation does not eliminate trading risk, but it provides meaningful investor protection.
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