Company & background
Is Capital.com safe & regulated?
Capital.com is authorised and regulated by 4 authorities. Regulation determines what client-money protections apply to you, so it is the single most important factor when choosing a broker.
Fees & spreads
Markets & instruments
Funding & withdrawals
Payment methods: Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Bank Transfer, Apple Pay, Google Pay.
The verdict on Capital.com
76% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider. Capital at risk.
Capital.com review — frequently asked questions
Is Capital.com regulated?
Yes. Capital.com is authorised and regulated by FCA, CySEC, ASIC, NBRB. Regulation means client funds are held in segregated accounts and retail clients benefit from protections such as negative balance protection.
What is the minimum deposit at Capital.com?
The minimum deposit at Capital.com is $20. You can fund your account using Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Bank Transfer, Apple Pay, Google Pay.
Is Capital.com safe for trading?
Capital.com is regulated by FCA and CySEC among others. However, regulation protects your funds, not your trades: 76% of retail investor accounts lose money trading CFDs with this provider.
James Whitfield
James came to trading from teaching, and it shows: he explains jargon instead of hiding behind it, and he judges a broker by how well it treats someone on day one. He walks through sign-up, funding and a first trade so newcomers know what to expect before they risk a cent.
How we test
Every TradeSpotter review is built from the same standardised data set: regulatory status verified against primary registers, fees and conditions taken from the broker's own published terms, and platform capabilities confirmed feature-by-feature. We do not accept payment to change a rating. Where we can't verify a figure, we leave it out rather than estimate it.
Reviewed by James Whitfield, Education Editor. Last updated 2026. This page is general information, not financial advice.