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Can UK residents join?
Confirm on the firm's official terms that UK residents are accepted for the specific programme, not just the website in general.
For UK traders
Checks to make before paying from the UK.
Funded-account evaluations are sold globally. These are the points that need extra attention if you live in the UK and pay in pounds.
FCA
Is the firm authorised?
Search the FCA Register. If a firm is not authorised, protections such as the Financial Ombudsman Service and FSCS are unlikely to apply.
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What does it cost in pounds?
Many prices are set in US dollars. Card conversion fees and exchange rates can change the final cost. Record the amount actually charged.
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Has the FCA issued warnings?
Check FCA ScamSmart before paying, especially for unfamiliar firms or offers promoted through social media.
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Keep tax records
How payouts are taxed depends on your circumstances. Keep every fee, payout and date. For your own situation, check HMRC guidance or speak to a qualified adviser.
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Simulated or live?
Many evaluations use simulated accounts. Read the firm's terms carefully so you know exactly what a payout is and when the firm can refuse one.
Use the free tools in GBP
Every calculator works in pounds.
Enter the amount you were actually charged in GBP to see the real outlay before any payout.
Open the cost calculatorUK comparison view (planned)
The live version would only show firms whose official terms have been checked for UK eligibility, with the date they were last checked.
Mock content: this page gives general information, not tax, legal or investment advice. No firm has been assessed for UK eligibility yet.