OANDA Review

Read our concise, full review on the pros and cons of OANDA

Available in United States

Written by David Johnson
Edited by Jason Peterson
Fact checked by Angelo Martins
Last updated March 2025
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Live Spreads

BrokersForexCommodities
EURUSDGBPJPYAUDNZDAverageXAUUSDXAGUSDAverage
Oanda
HFM - Zero Spread
Pepperstone - Standard
HFM - Premium
Admirals - Trade
IC Markets - Standard
Pepperstone - Razor
IC Markets - Raw Spread
BrokersForexCommodities
EURUSDGBPJPYAUDNZDAverageXAUUSDXAGUSDAverage
Oanda
HFM - Zero Spread
Pepperstone - Standard
HFM - Premium
Admirals - Trade
IC Markets - Standard
Pepperstone - Razor
IC Markets - Raw Spread

We analyze the combined spread and commission cost averaged over time. The table above displays combined spread and commission costs sampled from live accounts using our spread analyzer tool. To compare OANDA to other brokers or symbols than the ones shown, click the orange edit button and select new brokers or symbols.

The spread is the difference between the bid (sell) and ask (buy) price of an asset. Commission is also charged on top of the spread on some account types and constitutes an additional transaction cost.

OANDA User reviews

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OANDA Overall rating

4.4
Ranked 24 out of 1746 (Forex Brokers)
Overall rating is derived from an aggregate of ratings in multiple categories.
Rating Weight
Popularity
4.0
3
Regulation
5.0
2
User rating
Not rated
3
Pricing rating
Not rated
1
Features
Not rated
1
Customer Support
Not rated
1

Regulation

Company Licenses & Regulations Segregated Client Money Deposit Compensation Scheme Negative Balance Protection Rebates Max. Leverage Retail Clients
OANDA Australia Pty Ltd 30 : 1
OANDA Europe Limited up to £85,000 30 : 1
OANDA Japan Co., Ltd 25 : 1
OANDA Europe Markets Ltd up to €20,000 30 : 1
OANDA Global Markets Ltd 200 : 1
OANDA Asia Pacific Pte Ltd 50 : 1

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The live symbol search above is taken from live accounts synced to our system.

CFDs (Contracts for Difference) allow traders to speculate on the price movement of various assets without owning the underlying asset. This can provide leverage and flexibility but can also increase risk.

Live Swap Rates

Swap Rate: Long Position
Swap Rate: Short Position
Swap Rate Calculation Method
BrokersForexCommodities
EURUSDGBPJPYAUDNZDAverageXAUUSDXAGUSDAverage
IC Markets
Pips
Pips
Pips
Points
Points
HFM
Pips
Pips
Pips
Points
Points
Pepperstone
Pips
Pips
Pips
Points
Points
Admirals
Pips
Pips
Pips
Points
Points
BrokersForexCommodities
EURUSDGBPJPYAUDNZDAverageXAUUSDXAGUSDAverage
IC Markets
Pips
Pips
Pips
Points
Points
HFM
Pips
Pips
Pips
Points
Points
Admirals
Pips
Pips
Pips
Points
Points
Pepperstone
Pips
Pips
Pips
Points
Points
BrokersForexCommodities
EURUSDGBPJPYAUDNZDAverageXAUUSDXAGUSDAverage
IC Markets
Pips
Pips
Pips
Points
Points
HFM
Pips
Pips
Pips
Points
Points
Pepperstone
Pips
Pips
Pips
Points
Points
Admirals
Pips
Pips
Pips
Points
Points

Data from the table above is taken from live accounts using our swap rate analyzer tool. To compare the swap rates of different brokers or symbols than the ones shown, click the orange edit button. 

Swap rates, also known as financing fees, are charged by brokers for holding positions overnight. These fees can either be positive or negative. Positive swap rates pay out to the trader, while negative swap rates incur a cost. 

OANDA Profile

Company Name OANDA
Categories Forex Brokers, Cryptocurrency Brokers, Stock Brokers
Primary Category Forex Brokers
Year Founded 1996
Office Locations Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, Malta, Singapore, United Kingdom
Account Currency EUR, SGD, USD, HKD
Support Languages English
Funding Methods Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Neteller, Skrill
Financial Instruments Forex, Shares, Indices, Oil/Energies, Cryptocurrencies, Metals, ETFs, Soft Commodities (coffee, sugar...)
Prohibited Countries China, Hong Kong, India, South Korea, New Zealand, Russia
Segregated Accounts
Accepts Canadian clients
Accepts Japanese Clients
Negative balance protection
Regulatory deposit insurance
Trailing stops
Variable spread