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Forex Brokers2026

Brokers by Country · RU

Forex Brokers in Russia, 2026

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The Russian retail forex/CFD market is overwhelmingly served by offshore brokers — FxPro (SCB), RoboForex (Belize), Tickmill, AvaTrade and Alpari (Mauritius) are the main names that still onboard Russian residents. Domestic licensed forex dealers under FZ-39 are a narrow niche after the Bank of Russia revoked most licences in 2018–2019.

5 / 9 brokers accept Russia

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  1. Editorial top pick

    01FxPro

    FCACySECSCBFSCA
    Open account at FxPro →
    Avg spread
    0.30pip
    midpoint of broker range
    Cost / lot
    $10.00
    incl. $7 commission
    Min deposit
    $100
    Max leverage
    1:500
    EU/UK retail: 1:30 · SCB (Bahamas) entity: 1:500

    Four diversified regulators (FCA, CySEC, FSCA, SCB) with 18+ years operating history · MT4/MT5 Standard accounts are spread-only at ~1.2 typical pips — only use cTrader or Raw if you want commission-based pricing

    Fits ifYou are EU or UK retail and want double tier-1 cover (FCA + CySEC) at one broker
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, FxPro Edge

    Founded in 2006 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full FxPro details →

  2. 02Deriv

    BVIMFSA
    Open account at Deriv →
    Avg spread
    0.70pip
    editorial estimate
    Cost / lot
    $7.00
    no commission
    Min deposit
    $5
    Max leverage
    1:1000
    EU retail (MFSA Malta): 1:30 · Labuan / Vanuatu / BVI entities: up to 1:1000

    $5 minimum + 25 years of operating history (since 1999 as Binary.com, rebranded Deriv in 2020) · Forex is secondary to synthetic indices (their proprietary product) — CFD instrument breadth is narrower than ECN-focused brokers like Tickmill

    Fits ifYou trade synthetic indices (Volatility, Crash, Boom) — Deriv invented this product category
    PlatformsMetaTrader 5, Deriv X

    Founded in 1999 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full Deriv details →

  3. 03XM Group

    ASICCySECIFSC
    Open account at XM Group →
    Avg spread
    1.30pip
    midpoint of broker range
    Cost / lot
    $13.00
    no commission
    Min deposit
    $5
    Max leverage
    1:1000
    EU/AU retail: 1:30 · XM Global (offshore entity): up to 1:1000

    $5 minimum makes starting cheap · Standard account EUR/USD spread 1.0–1.6 pip (broker-published range) + $0 commission ≈ $13/lot — one of the highest costs in our list

    Fits ifYou want the lowest-friction entry in our list — $5 minimum deposit
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Web Trader

    Founded in 2009 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full XM Group details →

  4. 04Bybit

    VARA1 action
    Open account at Bybit →
    Avg spread
    0.10pip
    broker-published typical
    Cost / lot
    $4.00
    incl. $3 commission
    Min deposit
    None
    Max leverage
    1:500
    Up to 1:500 on FX/CFD via MT5 · 1:100+ on crypto perpetuals · no ESMA cap (offshore crypto-CFD exchange)

    MT5 CFD offering with ~0.1 typical spread + ≈$3 RT equivalent — cost-competitive with ECN tiers despite crypto-first business · FX CFDs are secondary product — Bybit core business is crypto derivatives, FX depth and liquidity differ from dedicated forex brokers

    Fits ifYou already trade crypto at Bybit and want FX CFDs in the same unified-margin account
    PlatformsMetaTrader 5, Bybit

    Founded in 2018 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full Bybit details →

  5. 05Alpari

    MISA1 action
    Open account at Alpari →
    Avg spread
    0.25pip
    midpoint of broker range
    Cost / lot
    $7.50
    incl. $5 commission
    Min deposit
    $500
    Max leverage
    1:1000
    Pro ECN tier (Mauritius / St. Vincent offshore); Standard tier reaches 1:3000 at $50 min · not offered to EU/UK/AU retail

    27 years of operating history (founded 1998) — predates most current retail brokers · Regulated only by offshore entities (Mauritius / St. Vincent) after losing its FCA licence in 2015 — no tier-1 regulator, no FSCS-equivalent protection

    Fits ifYou have $500+ and want commission-based Pro ECN pricing at ~$7.50/lot with 27 years of operating history
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5

    Founded in 1998 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full Alpari details →

Country context

Regulator
CBR · Bank of Russia — maintains a public list of unlicensed forex/CFD providers
Currency
RUB
Payment methods
MIR cardSBP (Faster Payments)USDTBank transfer
Tax

Personal income tax for residents is 13% (15% on income above ₽5 million per year). Foreign brokers are not tax agents in Russia, so traders must self-declare profits via the 3-NDFL annual return.

Retail trading rules

The Bank of Russia maintains a "register of companies with signs of illegal activity" that includes virtually every offshore broker — listing does not block Russian residents from opening accounts but restricts advertising and domestic payment rails. Since 2022, several FCA/CySEC-licensed brokers have stopped onboarding new Russian retail clients due to sanctions compliance; SEPA and SWIFT funding paths are largely closed, pushing payments toward MIR cards, SBP and USDT.

Frequently asked

Which brokers accept residents of Russia?+

5 of 9 brokers in our ranking accept Russia: FxPro, Deriv, XM Group, Bybit, Alpari.

Who regulates brokers for Russia?+

Primary regulator: CBR — Bank of Russia — maintains a public list of unlicensed forex/CFD providers.

What payment methods are available?+

Common methods: MIR card, SBP (Faster Payments), USDT, Bank transfer.

What are the tax rules for trading in Russia?+

Personal income tax for residents is 13% (15% on income above ₽5 million per year). Foreign brokers are not tax agents in Russia, so traders must self-declare profits via the 3-NDFL annual return.

Scope of coverage

Brokers tracked
14
Regulators indexed
55
Regulator actions logged
2
Latest pricing verification
Jun 1, 2026

Pricing and licensing status refresh weekly; the ranking is reviewed quarterly.