Broker reviews
UK currency broker reviews
In-depth, evidence-led reviews of the seven FCA-authorised brokers in our comparison. Every figure traced to a primary source. No invented margins, no paid placements.
Each review below sets out the broker’s regulatory status and FCA reference number, its Trustpilot score alongside the review count, published fees and minimums, service model, and risk-management tools — with every figure sourced to the broker, the FCA Register, Companies House or Trustpilot. Ranking follows our published methodology; the order matches our main comparison table.
Ranked 1st · 4.9 from 9,805
TorFX review
FCA-authorised EMI (FRN 900706). Dedicated dealer, forward contracts, no transfer fees. The strongest all-round profile in our table. Read the TorFX review →
Ranked 2nd · 4.8 from 19,331
Currencies Direct review
FCA-authorised (FRN 900669). The deepest review base in our table — 19,331 reviews. Dedicated dealer, forwards and market orders. Read the Currencies Direct review →
Ranked 3rd · 4.7 from 6,953
Moneycorp review
FCA payment institution (FRN 308919). The most transparent on published figures: a £50 online minimum and clear online-fee position. Read the Moneycorp review →
Ranked 4th · 4.3 from 294,645
Wise review
FCA-authorised EMI (FRN 900507). The only provider that discloses its rate basis — mid-market rate plus an upfront fee. No forward contracts. Read the Wise review →
Ranked 5th · 4.9 from 3,727
Key Currency review
FCA authorised payment institution (FRN 753989). The most personal model — phone-based with a dedicated dealer, no app. Read the Key Currency review →
Ranked 6th · 4.2 from 11,382
OFX review
FCA-authorised EMI (FRN 902028). Operating since 1998, with a published £100 minimum and a business fee schedule. Forwards and limit orders. Read the OFX review →
Ranked 7th · 4.9 from 355
Clear Currency review
FCA-authorised (FRN 708529). The highest score in our table — from the smallest sample. Why both facts matter. Read the Clear Currency review →
How we review brokers
Every review scores a broker on five criteria we can verify against a primary source: regulatory authorisation, published fee transparency, Trustpilot score weighted by review volume, service model, and risk-management tools. We do not score exchange rate margin, because no UK currency broker publishes one. We accept no payment for placement. Read the full methodology, or return to the comparison table.
Last updated 15 July 2026 · Compiled and checked by Charlie Hinwick, ACCA. Nothing on this page is a personal recommendation or regulated financial advice.