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Best Forex Brokers in Malaysia (2026)

Fintrix Markets is our editors' pick for Malaysia, and the brokers on our list take Malaysian residents through offshore companies. Pepperstone has the highest global score on the list, 93.5. IC Markets (Raw Spread account) and MultiBank Group (ECN account) share the lowest published average EUR/USD spread, at 0.1 pips average.

Category-weighted score 63.8. Published rating 73, which includes an editorial adjustment of +9.2. Adjustments are disclosed on every page they apply to; see our methodology.

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How the 15 brokers that take Malaysians compare

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Compare spreads, minimum deposits and platforms across 15 brokers, ordered by our ranking. Select a column header to re-sort. Select a broker's + for the company that takes Malaysian residents, its minimum deposit and review details.How we rank
#BrokerScore /100EUR/USD spread (pips) and commissionPlatformsMinimum depositVisit brokerMore details
1Fintrix Markets logoFintrix Markets#1 Our editors’ pickZero, Standard and Cent accounts73Global score0.0 pips minimum + $3.5 commission per side per lot, Zero accountMetaTrader 4MetaTrader 5WebTraderSocial tradingUS$0, Standard account (Zero account US$200, Cent account US$10)Visit Fintrix Markets
How we know it takes Malaysians
The company named on its site: fintrixmarkets.com, read 29 September 2026
Company for Malaysian residents
Fintrix Markets Ltd, MauritiusLicensed by the Financial Services Commission, Mauritius, licence GB22200883; basis: broker’s statement
2Pepperstone logoPepperstoneMT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView93.5Global score0.0 pips minimum + commission from $3.50 per lot, per side, Razor accountMT4MT5TradingViewcTrader+1 more platform, listed in this broker's detailsPepperstone platform and app, MT4, MT5, TradingView, cTrader$0, Standard and Razor accounts (minimum funding amount $10 or local equivalent)Visit Pepperstone
How we know it takes Malaysians
A Malaysian payment method on its site: pepperstone.com, read 30 September 2026
Platforms
Pepperstone platform and app, MT4, MT5, TradingView, cTrader
Company for Malaysian residents
Pepperstone Markets Limited, The BahamasLicensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas, licence SIA-F217 (the number is the broker’s); basis: register
3IC Markets logoIC MarketsRaw Spread and Swap Free89Global score0.1 pips average + $3.50 commission per lot payable per side, Raw Spread accountMT4MT5cTraderTradingView+1 more platform, listed in this broker's detailsMT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, IC mobile app$0, Raw Spread account (MetaTrader); also $0 on Raw Spread (cTrader) and StandardVisit IC Markets
How we know it takes Malaysians
A Malaysian client support number on its site: ic.com, read 30 September 2026
Platforms
MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, IC mobile app
Company for Malaysian residents
Raw Trading Ltd, SeychellesLicensed by the Financial Services Authority of Seychelles, licence SD018 (the number is the broker’s); basis: register
4OANDA logoOANDAfxTrade and TradingView platforms88.3Global score0.1 pips minimum + commission not published, core pricingMT5fxTradeTradingViewNo initial deposit required, Standard accountOfficial site of OANDA
How we know it takes Malaysians
Malaysia on its list of eligible countries: help.oanda.com, read 29 September 2026
Company for Malaysian residents
OANDA Global Markets Ltd, British Virgin IslandsLicensed by the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission, licence SIBA/L/20/1130 (the number is the broker’s); basis: register
5MultiBank Group logoMultiBank GroupStandard, Pro and ECN accounts80.3Global score0.1 pips average + commission not published, ECN accountMT4MT5Web Trader MT4Web Trader MT5+2 more platforms, listed in this broker's detailsMT4, MT5, Web Trader MT4, Web Trader MT5, Social Trading, MB Trader$50 on the Standard account$1,000 Pro, $10,000 ECNVisit MultiBank Group
How we know it takes Malaysians
Malaysia in its sign-up country list: multibankfx.com, read 30 September 2026
Platforms
MT4, MT5, Web Trader MT4, Web Trader MT5, Social Trading, MB Trader
Company for Malaysian residents
MEX Atlantic Corporation, Cayman IslandsLicensed by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, licence 1811316; basis: broker’s statement
6IG Group logoIG GroupProRealTime and L2 Dealer platforms68.2Global score1.13 pips average (12 weeks to 29 May 2020) + no commission, CFD trading accountIG web platformTradingViewMetaTrader 4MetaTrader 5+3 more platforms, listed in this broker's detailsIG web platform, IG trading app, TradingView, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ProRealTime, L2 DealerNo minimum balance, CFD trading account (card funding minimum US$50, no minimum for bank transfers)Visit IG Group
How we know it takes Malaysians
Malaysia in its sign-up country list: live.client-onboarding.ig.com, read 30 September 2026; sign-up screenshot
Platforms
IG web platform, IG trading app, TradingView, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ProRealTime, L2 Dealer
Company for Malaysian residents
IG International Limited, BermudaLicensed by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (Investment Business licence); basis: register
7FOREX.com logoFOREX.com90-day free demo67.6Global score0.0 pips minimum + $5 commission per $100k USD traded, RAW Pricing accountFOREX.com Web traderTradingViewMetaTrader 4MetaTrader 5+1 more platform, listed in this broker's detailsFOREX.com Web trader, FOREX.com mobile app, TradingView, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5$100, Standard Account (FAQ: 100 of the selected base currency)Visit FOREX.com
How we know it takes Malaysians
Malaysia in its sign-up country list: application.forex.com, read 30 September 2026; sign-up screenshot
Platforms
FOREX.com Web trader, FOREX.com mobile app, TradingView, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
Company for Malaysian residents
GAIN Global Markets Inc., Cayman IslandsLicensed by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, licence 25033; basis: register
8CMC Markets logoCMC MarketsCMC NextGen web platform64.6Global score0.0 pips minimum + 0.0025% commission, FX Active accountMetaTrader 4MetaTrader 5TradingViewCMC NextGen (Next Generation web platform)None required to open a live trading account (no amount or currency stated), standard and FX Active accountsOfficial site of CMC Markets
How we know it takes Malaysians
Malaysia in its sign-up country list: signup.cmcmarkets.com, read 30 September 2026
Company for Malaysian residents
CMC Markets Bermuda Limited, BermudaLicensed by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (Investment Business licence); basis: register
9Hantec Markets logoHantec MarketsGlobal, Pro and Cent accounts64Global score0.1 pips minimum + commission from $2 per lot, Hantec Pro accountHantec MobileHantec WebTraderMT4MT5+1 more platform, listed in this broker's detailsHantec Mobile, Hantec WebTrader, Hantec Social, MT4, MT5US$10, Hantec Global account (Pro account also from US$10)Visit Hantec Markets
How we know it takes Malaysians
Malaysia in its sign-up country list: hmarkets.com, read 30 September 2026
Platforms
Hantec Mobile, Hantec WebTrader, Hantec Social, MT4, MT5
Company for Malaysian residents
Hantec Markets Ltd, MauritiusLicensed by the Financial Services Commission, Mauritius, licence C114013940; basis: broker’s statement
10Interactive Brokers logoInteractive BrokersTrader Workstation and IBKR Desktop62.3Global score0.1 pips minimum + commission of 0.08 to 0.20 bps times trade sizeClient PortalIBKR MobileIBotIBKR Desktop+1 more platform, listed in this broker's detailsClient Portal, IBKR Mobile, IBot, IBKR Desktop, Trader Workstation (TWS)US$0 minimum balance, IBKR Pro (no account minimums)Visit Interactive Brokers
How we know it takes Malaysians
Malaysia on its list of eligible countries: interactivebrokers.com, read 29 September 2026
Platforms
Client Portal, IBKR Mobile, IBot, IBKR Desktop, Trader Workstation (TWS)
Company for Malaysian residents
Interactive Brokers LLC, United StatesRegistered with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, FINRA CRD 36418; basis: register
11Saxo Markets logoSaxo MarketsClassic, Platinum and VIP tiers60.1Global score1.1 pips, basis not stated + commission not published, Classic accountSaxoInvestorSaxoTraderTradingViewMultiCharts+1 more platform, listed in this broker's detailsSaxoInvestor, SaxoTrader, TradingView, MultiCharts, OpenAPI for ExcelNo minimum initial funding, Saxo individual account (International site)Visit Saxo Markets
How we know it takes Malaysians
Malaysia in its sign-up country list: home.saxo, read 29 September 2026
Platforms
SaxoInvestor, SaxoTrader, TradingView, MultiCharts, OpenAPI for Excel
Company for Malaysian residents
Saxo Bank A/S, DenmarkLicensed by the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority, licence 1149; basis: broker’s statement
12XTB logoXTBxStation 5 platform57.3Global score1.1 pips live quote + no commission, CFD accountxStation 5XTB mobile appweb platform (desktop and mobile, iOS and Android)No minimum deposit, CFD account (XTB International); US$1 on the Swap Free accountOfficial site of XTB
How we know it takes Malaysians
Malaysia on its list of eligible countries: xtb.com, read 29 September 2026
Company for Malaysian residents
XTB International Limited, BelizeLicensed by the Financial Services Commission of Belize, licence 6442514; basis: register
13eToro logoeToroCopyTrader and SmartPortfolio54.9Global scoreNot published in pips + commission not publishedeToro web platformeToro mobile appUS$50 minimum first deposit, personal account (Malaysia listed in the US$50 row); bank transfer deposits at least US$500Visit eToro
How we know it takes Malaysians
Malaysia on its list of eligible countries: help.etoro.com, read 30 September 2026
Company for Malaysian residents
eToro (Seychelles) Limited, SeychellesLicensed by the Financial Services Authority of Seychelles, licence SD076 (the number is the broker’s); basis: register
14Purple Trading logoPurple TradingcTrader Copy trading54.5Global score0.3 pips average + $5 commission per side, RAW accountcTraderTradingViewMT4MT5+1 more platform, listed in this broker's detailscTrader, cTrader Copy, TradingView, MT4, MT5$500, Standard account; also $500 on RAW accountOfficial site of Purple Trading
How we know it takes Malaysians
Malaysia in its sign-up country list: d3h7n20zlyx7e3.cloudfront.net, read 30 September 2026
Platforms
cTrader, cTrader Copy, TradingView, MT4, MT5
Company for Malaysian residents
AXSE Brokerage Ltd., SeychellesLicensed by the Financial Services Authority of Seychelles, licence SD041 (the number is the broker’s); basis: register
15ATC Brokers logoATC BrokersProprietary MT5 plug-in43.7Global scoreNot published + 6.00 USD commission round turn per standard contractMT5 (MetaTrader 5)with ATC proprietary MT5 plug-inUS$2,000 (or 2,000 EUR or GBP), individual, joint or corporate accountVisit ATC Brokers
How we know it takes Malaysians
Malaysia in its sign-up country list: app.atcbrokers.com, read 30 September 2026
Company for Malaysian residents
ATC Brokers Limited (Cayman Islands), Cayman IslandsLicensed by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, licence 1448274 (the number is the broker’s); basis: register

"US$" marks only named US dollars; a bare "$" is printed unchanged. The spread column prints the EUR/USD spread, basis word, commission or "commission not published", with no total worked out. "+" rows show "register" where we read the regulator's register, otherwise "broker's statement". The companies are licensed in Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Denmark, Mauritius, Seychelles, The Bahamas, and United States, their pages read from a Malaysian connection on 29 and 30 September 2026.

Key sections

Fintrix Markets: Category-weighted score 63.8. Published rating 73, which includes an editorial adjustment of +9.2. Adjustments are disclosed on every page they apply to; see our methodology.

Which is the best forex broker in Malaysia?

Our editors’ pick first, then by our overall rating, highest first.

  1. Fintrix Markets - Cent account from US$10, social trading on MT5
  2. Pepperstone - Razor account with spreads from 0.0 pips
  3. IC Markets - IC mobile app with cTrader and TradingView
  4. OANDA - demo sign-up via Messenger or Telegram
  5. MultiBank Group - Akaun Islamik for swap-free trading
  6. IG Group - IG demo account with $20,000 virtual funds
  7. FOREX.com - RAW Pricing from 0.0 pips, Standard Account from $100
  8. CMC Markets - Next Generation demo that does not expire
  9. Hantec Markets - copy trading through Hantec Social
  10. Interactive Brokers - IBKR Pro with US$0 minimum balance
  11. Saxo Markets - OpenAPI for Excel and MultiCharts platforms
  12. XTB - Swap Free account from US$1
  13. eToro - personal account with a US$50 minimum first deposit
  14. Purple Trading - its RAW account averages 0.3 pips
  15. ATC Brokers - MT5 demo for 60 days in USD, EUR, or GBP

The top 10 forex brokers in Malaysia reviewed

Our editors’ pick

1. Fintrix Markets

73/100
Global score
#1 of 15 on this page

Category-weighted score 63.8. Published rating 73, which includes an editorial adjustment of +9.2. Adjustments are disclosed on every page they apply to; see our methodology.

Fintrix Markets takes Malaysian residents through Fintrix Markets Ltd, licensed in Mauritius, and gives you three account tiers: Zero, Standard, and Cent. Spreads on the Zero account start from 0.0 pips, and deposits are US$0 on the Standard account, US$10 on Cent, and US$200 on Zero. You can trade forex, metals, indices, commodities, equities, and cryptos on MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, WebTrader, and Fintrix Social Trading, which copies positions on MT5. Your free demo comes with US$100,000 in virtual funds and expires after 45 days, with non-expiry on request. Islamic (Swap Free) accounts serve eligible traders in selected regions.

Company
Fintrix Markets Ltd, Mauritius
Regulator
the Financial Services Commission, Mauritius, licence GB22200883 broker’s statement
EUR/USD spread and commission
0.0 pips minimum + $3.5 commission per side per lot, Zero account
Minimum deposit
US$0, Standard account (Zero account US$200, Cent account US$10)
Platforms
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, WebTrader, Social trading
Sources for Fintrix Markets
MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView

2. Pepperstone

93.5/100
Global score
#2 of 15 on this page

Through Pepperstone Markets Limited, licensed in The Bahamas, Pepperstone takes Malaysian residents, and you have a Standard and a Razor account to choose from. Razor spreads start from 0.0 pips, both accounts need a $0 deposit, and your minimum funding amount is $10 or local equivalent. You get the Pepperstone platform and app, MT4, MT5, TradingView, and cTrader, with copy trading on mobile and desktop. The free demo carries an unlimited virtual balance, though the Pepperstone, MT4, and MT5 demos expire 60 days after creation and the cTrader and TradingView demos after 90 days of inactivity.

Company
Pepperstone Markets Limited, The Bahamas
Regulator
the Securities Commission of The Bahamas, licence SIA-F217 register
EUR/USD spread and commission
0.0 pips minimum + commission from $3.50 per lot, per side, Razor account
Minimum deposit
$0, Standard and Razor accounts (minimum funding amount $10 or local equivalent)
Platforms
Pepperstone platform and app, MT4, MT5, TradingView, cTrader
Sources for Pepperstone
Raw Spread and Swap Free

3. IC Markets

89/100
Global score
#3 of 15 on this page

Raw Trading Ltd, the company behind IC Markets, takes Malaysian residents and is licensed in Seychelles. Its Raw Spread account averages 0.1 pips with a $0 deposit, and the Standard and Raw Spread (cTrader) accounts also start at $0. You can use MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, and the IC mobile app. A Swap Free account sits on Raw Spread and Standard across MT4, MT5, and cTrader, though an overnight holding fee applies. IC Social, powered by Pelican Trading, runs copy trading, alongside cTrader Copy Trading, ZuluTrade, and Signal Start. CFDs cover forex, commodities, indices, bonds, cryptocurrency, stocks, and futures, and your free demo lets you practise.

Company
Raw Trading Ltd, Seychelles
Regulator
the Financial Services Authority of Seychelles, licence SD018 register
EUR/USD spread and commission
0.1 pips average + $3.50 commission per lot payable per side, Raw Spread account
Minimum deposit
$0, Raw Spread account (MetaTrader); also $0 on Raw Spread (cTrader) and Standard
Platforms
MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, IC mobile app
Sources for IC Markets
  • ic.com (takes Malaysians), read 30 September 2026
  • ic.com (spread, commission, deposit), read 29 September 2026
  • ic.com (platforms), read 29 September 2026
fxTrade and TradingView platforms

4. OANDA

88.3/100
Global score
#4 of 15 on this page

OANDA Global Markets Ltd, licensed in the British Virgin Islands, takes Malaysian residents, and OANDA asks for no initial deposit on its Standard account. Core pricing starts from 0.1 pips plus commission, and the spread-only account, starting from 1 pip with no commission, costs you at least US$10.00 per round turn. Account types are Standard, Premium, and Premium Plus. You can trade on MT5, fxTrade, and TradingView, with copy trading built into MT5 and the OANDA Mobile app on iOS and Android. CFDs cover forex, cryptos, indices, metals, shares, and commodities. You can get a demo account via a sign-up form, Messenger, or Telegram, and MT4 is not listed.

Company
OANDA Global Markets Ltd, British Virgin Islands
Regulator
the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission, licence SIBA/L/20/1130 register
EUR/USD spread and commission
0.1 pips minimum + commission not published, core pricing
Minimum deposit
No initial deposit required, Standard account
Platforms
MT5, fxTrade, TradingView
Sources for OANDA
Standard, Pro and ECN accounts

5. MultiBank Group

80.3/100
Global score
#5 of 15 on this page

Deposits at MultiBank Group run $50 on the Standard account, $1,000 on Pro, and $10,000 on ECN, and MEX Atlantic Corporation, licensed in the Cayman Islands, takes Malaysian residents. The ECN account averages 0.1 pips, and with MT4 and MT5 mobile apps on iOS and Android, you can trade on MT4, MT5, Web Trader MT4, Web Trader MT5, Social Trading, and MB Trader. If you want Copy Trading, it runs through Social Trading, and an Akaun Islamik (Islamic Account, also called Swap-Free Account) is available. A demo account is offered to you as well.

Company
MEX Atlantic Corporation, Cayman Islands
Regulator
the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, licence 1811316 broker’s statement
EUR/USD spread and commission
0.1 pips average + commission not published, ECN account
Minimum deposit
$50 on the Standard account ($1,000 Pro, $10,000 ECN)
Platforms
MT4, MT5, Web Trader MT4, Web Trader MT5, Social Trading, MB Trader
Sources for MultiBank Group
ProRealTime and L2 Dealer platforms

6. IG Group

68.2/100
Global score
#6 of 15 on this page

IG Group gives you a single CFD trading account with no minimum balance, and IG International Limited, licensed in Bermuda, takes Malaysian residents. If you fund by card, the minimum is US$50, with no minimum for bank transfers. You can use seven platforms: the IG web platform, IG trading app, TradingView, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ProRealTime, and L2 Dealer. Your free demo account carries $20,000 in virtual funds on the IG online platform, with an MT4 demo. You can trade CFDs on forex, indices, shares, commodities, cryptocurrencies, options, interest rates, bonds, and sectors, with an average spread of 1.13 pips over the 12 weeks to 29 May 2020.

Company
IG International Limited, Bermuda
Regulator
the Bermuda Monetary Authority (Investment Business licence) register
EUR/USD spread and commission
1.13 pips average (12 weeks to 29 May 2020) + no commission, CFD trading account
Minimum deposit
No minimum balance, CFD trading account (card funding minimum US$50, no minimum for bank transfers)
Platforms
IG web platform, IG trading app, TradingView, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ProRealTime, L2 Dealer
IG Group's own sign-up form showing Malaysia as the country of residence, 30 September 2026
The screenshot is IG Group's own sign-up page (https://live.client-onboarding.ig.com/onboarding-form/app/igintl/en_GB/ig/desktop/profile.html), read from a Malaysian connection on 30 September 2026, with Malaysia shown as the country of residence.
Sources for IG Group
90-day free demo

7. FOREX.com

67.6/100
Global score
#7 of 15 on this page

At FOREX.com, you get a free demo that runs 90 days with $50,000 in virtual funds, and GAIN Global Markets Inc., licensed in the Cayman Islands, takes Malaysian residents. If you choose RAW Pricing, spreads start from 0.0 pips plus US$5 commission a side, so your costs run to at least US$10.00 per round turn, and the Standard Account needs a $100 deposit. Your account options include the Standard Account, RAW Spread Account, MetaTrader 5 Account, RAW Spread MT5 Account, and MetaTrader 4 Account, plus corporate and joint accounts. You can trade on the FOREX.com Web trader, FOREX.com mobile app, TradingView, MetaTrader 4, and MetaTrader 5.

Company
GAIN Global Markets Inc., Cayman Islands
Regulator
the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, licence 25033 register
EUR/USD spread and commission
0.0 pips minimum + $5 commission per $100k USD traded, RAW Pricing account
Minimum deposit
$100, Standard Account (FAQ: 100 of the selected base currency)
Platforms
FOREX.com Web trader, FOREX.com mobile app, TradingView, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
FOREX.com's own sign-up form showing Malaysia as the country of residence, 30 September 2026
The screenshot is FOREX.com's own sign-up page (https://application.forex.com/en/step/1), read from a Malaysian connection on 30 September 2026, with Malaysia shown as the country of residence.
Sources for FOREX.com
CMC NextGen web platform

8. CMC Markets

64.6/100
Global score
#8 of 15 on this page

You can open a live trading account with CMC Markets Bermuda Limited, licensed in Bermuda, with no deposit required, and it takes Malaysian residents for its Standard (CFD trading) and FX Active accounts. If you trade FX Active, spreads are priced from 0.0 pips, and your platforms cover MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, and CMC NextGen (the Next Generation web platform). A free demo on all platforms gives you virtual funds. Your MT4 and MT5 demos last 30 days initially and expire after 30 days inactive, while the Next Generation demo does not expire. Social trading runs through the MQL4 and MQL5 communities.

Company
CMC Markets Bermuda Limited, Bermuda
Regulator
the Bermuda Monetary Authority (Investment Business licence) register
EUR/USD spread and commission
0.0 pips minimum + 0.0025% commission, FX Active account
Minimum deposit
None required to open a live trading account (no amount or currency stated), standard and FX Active accounts
Platforms
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, CMC NextGen (Next Generation web platform)
Sources for CMC Markets
Global, Pro and Cent accounts

9. Hantec Markets

64/100
Global score
#9 of 15 on this page

Hantec Markets takes Malaysian residents through Hantec Markets Ltd, licensed in Mauritius, and you can start with accounts from US$10. The Global account asks US$10, the Pro account also from US$10, and a Cent account sits alongside, with Hantec Pro spreads from 0.1 pips. Your platforms include Hantec Mobile, Hantec WebTrader, Hantec Social, MT4, and MT5, with the Hantec Mobile app on iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play, APK). If you want to practise first, a free MT4 or MT5 demo runs 30 days with a virtual balance you select from $1,000 to $50,000, and Hantec Social handles your copy trading.

Company
Hantec Markets Ltd, Mauritius
Regulator
the Financial Services Commission, Mauritius, licence C114013940 broker’s statement
EUR/USD spread and commission
0.1 pips minimum + commission from $2 per lot, Hantec Pro account
Minimum deposit
US$10, Hantec Global account (Pro account also from US$10)
Platforms
Hantec Mobile, Hantec WebTrader, Hantec Social, MT4, MT5
Sources for Hantec Markets
Trader Workstation and IBKR Desktop

10. Interactive Brokers

62.3/100
Global score
#10 of 15 on this page

As a Malaysian resident you get Trader Workstation (TWS), IBKR Desktop, Client Portal, IBot, and IBKR Mobile through Interactive Brokers LLC in the United States. If you pick the IBKR Pro pricing plan, the minimum balance is US$0, with Individual and Joint accounts (IRA and UGMA/UTMA are US-only), and your spreads start from 0.1 pips plus commission. CFDs are not listed on the IB LLC site, which names stocks, ETFs, options, futures, spot currencies, US spot gold, bonds, mutual funds, prediction markets, and hedge funds. Your free trial (paper trading) covers IBKR Desktop, TWS, and IBKR Mobile, and the IBKR Mobile app runs on iOS and Android.

Company
Interactive Brokers LLC, United States
Regulator
the US Securities and Exchange Commission, FINRA CRD 36418 register
EUR/USD spread and commission
0.1 pips minimum + commission of 0.08 to 0.20 bps times trade size
Minimum deposit
US$0 minimum balance, IBKR Pro (no account minimums)
Platforms
Client Portal, IBKR Mobile, IBot, IBKR Desktop, Trader Workstation (TWS)
Sources for Interactive Brokers

Other forex brokers that take Malaysian residents

  • 11. Saxo Markets 60.1/100

    Saxo Bank A/S, Denmark; Danish Financial Supervisory Authority broker’s statement

    The Saxo Markets demo account runs for 20 days and holds simulated US$100,000.

  • 12. XTB 57.3/100

    XTB International Limited, Belize; Financial Services Commission of Belize register

    The XTB CFD account has no minimum deposit, while the Swap Free account needs US$1.

  • 13. eToro 54.9/100

    eToro (Seychelles) Limited, Seychelles; Financial Services Authority of Seychelles register

    eToro sets a US$50 minimum first deposit on a personal account, with bank transfer deposits of at least US$500.

  • 14. Purple Trading 54.5/100

    AXSE Brokerage Ltd., Seychelles; Financial Services Authority of Seychelles register

    Purple Trading asks for a $500 minimum deposit on both its Standard and RAW accounts.

  • 15. ATC Brokers 43.7/100

    ATC Brokers Limited (Cayman Islands), Cayman Islands; Cayman Islands Monetary Authority register

    ATC Brokers requires a US$2,000 deposit, or 2,000 EUR or GBP, on its individual, joint, or corporate accounts.

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has stated its position directly: “Forex trading, except those that are carried out with banks licensed by BNM, is illegal!” That is BNM’s statement of 12 July 2024. The brokers on this page take Malaysian residents through companies licensed outside Malaysia, not by Malaysian regulators.

Which forex brokers do Malaysians search for most?

Interactive Brokers was the most searched of the 15 brokers on our Malaysian list, with 16,850 branded Google searches from Malaysia in August 2026. Counts the whole Interactive Brokers brand. Our list opens with Fintrix Markets. Search volume measures interest, not quality or safety, and it plays no part in how we order or rank anything on the page.

Brand searches, all 15 brokers
42,190August 2026, +8.5% vs July
Most searched
Interactive Brokers39.9% of all searches
Biggest riser (1,000+ searches)
eToro+46.1% vs July
Brokers we list for Malaysian traders, ranked by branded Google searches from Malaysia in August 2026
#NameBrand searches per monthvs July12 months
1Interactive BrokersCounts the whole Interactive Brokers brand16,850+14.7%
2Pepperstone7,000+18.8%
3OANDA5,630-17.1%
4eToro4,850+46.1%
5IC Markets4,800-2.0%
6CMC Markets830-17.0%
7IG Group820n/a
8MultiBank Group370n/a
9Saxo Markets320n/a
10XTB260n/a
Show all 15 brokers
Ranked 11 to 15 by branded Google searches from Malaysia in August 2026
#NameBrand searches per month
11FOREX.com200
12Hantec Markets190
13Fintrix Markets50
14ATC Brokers10
15Purple Trading10

Source: Google search volume, Malaysia, August 2026.

How this is measured

Google Ads reports how many times a month people in Malaysia searched each broker's brand terms, and the brokers are ranked on that figure alone.

A term counts for a broker only when that broker's own website holds the first organic Google result for it in Malaysia; bare brand words that any company could own are left out.

A month-on-month change prints only where the previous month reached 1,000 searches, because Google rounds smaller volumes.

The figures refresh on the 15th of each month with the newest month Google has published, and the first-result check repeats every quarter.

How to choose a forex broker in Malaysia

Choosing a forex broker in Malaysia comes down to a few checks you can run yourself. The company named on the sign-up page, and that company’s regulator, appear in each card’s fact grid and in the comparison module’s details, and I would read them first, because you should know which entity would hold your money. Check the account currency and the funding methods next, since conversion costs can eat into your first deposit. Look at the platform, whether MT4, MT5, cTrader, or a broker’s own app, because you will place every order through it. I weigh the costs last: the spread, any commission, and the minimum deposit. If you also trade CFDs or gold, our Best CFD Brokers in Malaysia (2026) and Best Gold Trading Platforms in Malaysia (2026) pages compare those sets.

Which forex broker has the lowest spread in Malaysia?

The lowest spread published as an average, 0.1 pips on EUR/USD, is a two-way tie: IC Markets (Raw Spread account) and MultiBank Group (ECN account). Minimums are from figures and not comparable with averages: Pepperstone’s Razor account starts from 0.0 pips. IG Group’s 1.13 pips average, covering the 12 weeks to 29 May 2020, does not rank. Two computable round-turn costs: OANDA’s spread-only account runs from 1 pip with no commission, and FOREX.com’s RAW Pricing account pairs a 0.0 pips minimum with US$5 commission a side, each at least US$10.00 per round turn. The chart below shows the published averages, and our Lowest Spread Forex Brokers in Malaysia (2026) page compares them.

Bar chart of published average EUR/USD spreads: IC Markets 0.1 pips (Raw Spread account), MultiBank Group 0.1 pips (ECN account), Purple Trading 0.3 pips (RAW account).00.20.4IC Markets0.1 pips average (Raw Spread account)MultiBank Group0.1 pips average (ECN account)Purple Trading0.3 pips average (RAW account)
Published average EUR/USD spreads for IC Markets, MultiBank Group, and Purple Trading. The figures are the brokers' own statements, read from their own pages on a Malaysian connection on 29 and 30 September 2026.

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Best forex trading platforms in Malaysia: MT4, MT5 and apps

If you trade on MT4, you have 9 of 15 brokers to choose from; MT5 gives you 11 of 15, and cTrader 3 of 15: Pepperstone, IC Markets, and Purple Trading. You can use TradingView at 8 of 15, and 11 of 15 have their own app. Pepperstone and IC Markets give you the widest sets, each listing MT4, MT5, cTrader, and TradingView plus an own app (the Pepperstone platform and app, and the IC mobile app). Purple Trading covers cTrader, cTrader Copy, TradingView, MT4, and MT5, with no own app. Our Best MT4 Brokers in Malaysia (2026) and Best Forex Trading Apps in Malaysia (2026) pages compare the two sets.

Which forex brokers in Malaysia offer MT5?

Of the 15 forex brokers in Malaysia compared here, 11 state MT5: Fintrix Markets, Pepperstone, IC Markets, OANDA, MultiBank Group, IG Group, FOREX.com, CMC Markets, Hantec Markets, Purple Trading, and ATC Brokers. That is two more than MT4, so if you want the newer MetaTrader, I would start with the eleven above.

Best forex broker for beginners in Malaysia

FOREX.com gives you the longest stated demo, 90 days, Pepperstone runs 60 days, and Fintrix Markets runs 45 days with non-expiry on request. Deposits are light: 9 of the 15 brokers state no minimum, Fintrix Markets at US$0 on the Standard account, Pepperstone at $0 on Standard and Razor, IC Markets at $0 on Raw Spread, and OANDA with no initial deposit required, among others. My advice: practise on the demo until your plan is stable, then start small. Our Best Forex Demo Accounts in Malaysia (2026) page compares the demos.

Which forex brokers offer copy trading in Malaysia?

If you want to copy other traders, 9 of 15 offer it: Fintrix Markets runs Fintrix Social Trading on MT5 through third-party software, Pepperstone offers Pepperstone copy trading on mobile and desktop, IC Markets lists IC Social (powered by Pelican Trading), cTrader Copy Trading, ZuluTrade, and Signal Start, and OANDA builds it into MT5. You can follow MultiBank Group’s Copy Trading (Social Trading), CMC Markets’ social trading through the MQL4 and MQL5 communities, Hantec Social from Hantec Markets, CopyTrader and SmartPortfolio at eToro, or cTrader Copy at Purple Trading.

What time does the forex market open in Malaysia?

Malaysia keeps UTC+8 (MYT) with no daylight saving, so the forex market sessions shift around your fixed clock. London runs 16:00 to 01:00 MYT and New York runs 21:00 to 06:00 MYT at standard time, each one hour earlier during its summer time. The overlap, when both London and New York are open at once, runs 21:00 to 01:00 MYT at standard time. Our Forex Market Hours in Malaysia (MYT) page has the full schedule.

Best forex broker in Malaysia by trader type

The table below matches you to the first broker by score in each set. Pepperstone leads if you trade on MT4 (9 of 15), use mobile apps (15 of 15), practise on a demo (15 of 15), trade CFDs (14 of 15), or trade gold as XAU/USD (14 of 15). IC Markets leads the lowest published EUR/USD average (3 of 15). Each row names its comparison page.

Trader type, compared on our scores.
Trader typeFirst on our list by scoreBrokers that offer itThe page that compares them
MetaTrader 4 tradersPepperstone9 of 15Best MT4 Brokers in Malaysia (2026)
Mobile app tradersPepperstone15 of 15Best Forex Trading Apps in Malaysia (2026)
Practising on a demo firstPepperstone15 of 15Best Forex Demo Accounts in Malaysia (2026)
Lowest published EUR/USD averageIC Markets3 of 15Lowest Spread Forex Brokers in Malaysia (2026)
CFD tradersPepperstone14 of 15Best CFD Brokers in Malaysia (2026)
Gold (XAU/USD) tradersPepperstone14 of 15Best Gold Trading Platforms in Malaysia (2026)

How we rank forex brokers for Malaysian residents

Our rating methodology ranks the forex brokers for Malaysian residents by published global score, built from eight weighted categories. Fintrix Markets heads the list as our editors’ pick. Its score of 73 includes an editorial adjustment of +9.2, a line printed on its card. Every broker except our editors’ pick, Fintrix Markets, is listed because a span on its own site names Malaysia as served, whether a sign-up country list, a Malaysian payment method, a Malaysia page, or an eligible-countries list, read from a Malaysian connection on 30 September 2026. Four brokers were left off for want of one.

FAQs

Which forex broker is trusted in Malaysia?
Every broker except our editors' pick, Fintrix Markets, is listed because its site names Malaysia as served. Pepperstone uses Pepperstone Markets Limited (The Bahamas), licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas, licence SIA-F217, and its site shows a Malaysian payment method, read 30 September 2026. OANDA uses OANDA Global Markets Ltd (British Virgin Islands), licensed by the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission, licence SIBA/L/20/1130, and its site lists Malaysia on its eligible-countries list, read 29 September 2026.
What is the minimum deposit to start forex trading in Malaysia?
Several brokers ask for no deposit at all. Fintrix Markets has a US$0 minimum on the Standard account, with the Zero account at US$200 and the Cent account at US$10. IC Markets takes $0 on the Raw Spread account on MetaTrader, and also on Raw Spread (cTrader) and Standard. OANDA requires no initial deposit on its Standard account.
Which forex brokers offer an Islamic swap-free account in Malaysia?
Four brokers publish swap-free options. Fintrix Markets offers Islamic (Swap Free) accounts to eligible traders in selected regions, on the Zero, Standard and Cent accounts. IC Markets has a Swap Free account on Raw Spread and Standard, across MT4, MT5 and cTrader, with an overnight holding fee. MultiBank Group has an Akaun Islamik (Islamic Account, also called Swap-Free Account). XTB has a Swap Free Account for specific periods and not all products.
Which forex broker has a 0 pip spread?
Some advertise from 0.0 pips, which is a minimum, not a typical spread. Fintrix Markets, Pepperstone's Razor account, FOREX.com's RAW Pricing account, and CMC Markets' FX Active account all advertise from 0.0 pips. Published averages sit higher: IC Markets averages 0.1 pips on its Raw Spread account and MultiBank Group 0.1 pips on its ECN account, so treat any 0 pip figure as a starting point.
Can I use MT5 with a forex broker in Malaysia?
Yes. Eleven of the fifteen brokers here support MT5: Fintrix Markets, Pepperstone, IC Markets, OANDA, MultiBank Group, IG Group, FOREX.com, CMC Markets, Hantec Markets, Purple Trading, and ATC Brokers. You can hold a demo on MT5 at several of them, including Pepperstone, whose MT4 and MT5 demos run 60 days, and Hantec Markets, whose MT4 or MT5 demo runs 30 days.
Which is the best forex demo account in Malaysia?
The demo terms differ, so pick by what you want to practise. Fintrix Markets gives US$100,000 in virtual funds for 45 days, and the demo can be made non-expiring on request. Pepperstone gives an unlimited virtual balance for 60 days on MT4 and MT5 demos. FOREX.com provides $50,000 in virtual funds for 90 days across its platforms and MT4 and MT5 demos. CMC Markets runs 30-day MT4 and MT5 demos, with a non-expiring Next Generation demo.
Which forex trading app is best in Malaysia?
Pepperstone has the top global score, 93.5, and its own Pepperstone mobile app on iOS and Android. Eleven of the fifteen brokers have their own app: Pepperstone, IC Markets, OANDA, IG Group, FOREX.com, CMC Markets, Hantec Markets, Interactive Brokers, Saxo Markets, XTB, and eToro. The IC mobile app and the OANDA Mobile app also run on iOS and Android.
When do the London and New York sessions overlap in Malaysian time?
Malaysia keeps UTC+8 (MYT) with no daylight saving. London runs 16:00 to 01:00 MYT and New York 21:00 to 06:00 MYT at standard time, each one hour earlier during its summer time. The overlap runs 21:00 to 01:00 MYT at standard time. That four-hour window is when both sessions are open at once.

About the author

Justin Grossbard, Co-Founder of CompareForexBrokers

Justin Grossbard

Justin Grossbard is the Co-Founder and CEO of CompareForexBrokers, which he established with Noam Korbl in 2014. He has over 20 years of professional experience in online marketing and holds a Master's in Marketing from Monash University.

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