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RCM Capital Markets is a forex and CFD broker founded in 2007, headquartered in London, UK. It is regulated by FCA (licence 517765). The EUR/USD spread starts from 1 pips on a spread-only market-maker model — no separate commission, costs are built into the spread. The minimum deposit is $500. The broker offers 200+ tradable instruments. MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 are available. This page shows verified regulation data, a full trade cost breakdown, and how RCM Capital Markets compares to 100 other brokers on real trading fees.
| Regulator | Licence number | Legal entity | Max leverage | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCA Tier 1 — Strict |
517765 |
RCM Capital Markets Ltd | 30:1 | GB |
| Hold duration | Spread cost | Commission | Swap (est.) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intraday (no overnight) | $10.00 | $0.00 | — | $10.00 |
| 1 night | $10.00 | $0.00 | $6.50 | $16.50 |
| 3 nights | $10.00 | $0.00 | $19.50 | $29.50 |
| 1 week | $10.00 | $0.00 | $45.50 | $55.50 |
| 1 month | $10.00 | $0.00 | $195.00 | $205.00 |
Swap rates are industry-typical estimates. Actual overnight rates vary per broker and change with interest rates. Commission is estimated from spread profile (Market Maker).
| Rank | Broker | Spread | Spread $ | Commission | Swap (est.) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepperstone | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 2 | IC Markets | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 3 | FP Markets | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 4 | Exness | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 5 | Tickmill | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 6 | Eightcap | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 7 | RoboForex | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 8 | LiteFinance | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 71 | RCM Capital Markets | 1 pips | $10.00 | $0.00 | $6.50 | $16.50 |
| MetaTrader | MT4 & MT5 available |
| Copy trading | No |
| Real stock ownership | No (CFD only) |
| Retail loss rate | 76% of retail accounts lose money |
| Inactivity fee | GBP15/month after 6 months |
| Headquarters | London, UK |
| Founded | 2007 |
Data sourced from official regulator registers (FCA, ASIC, CySEC, MAS and others), verified 2026-09-15. Spread figures are typical/minimum and may differ on live accounts. Trade cost estimates use standard lot sizes and typical industry swap rates. This page does not constitute financial advice. Read full RCM Capital Markets review →