If you have been reading about online investing recently, you may have come across the Moomoo trading app and wondered if you can use it from the UK, like Webull, Robinhood or Public.com.
In this article we explain what Moomoo is, whether it accepts UK customers and which FCA-regulated alternatives you can use instead.
Is Moomoo available in the UK?
No. Moomoo does not have a UK company and is not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). According to Moomoo’s own list, the app is available in 2026 in the United States, Canada, Singapore, Australia, Japan, Malaysia and New Zealand.
When we tested the sign-up process in 2023, the app let us continue from the UK and support told us we could fund the account by bank wire. Even if that route still works, we don’t recommend it: as a UK resident you would not be covered by UK rules or by the FCA, and you would miss UK essentials such as an ISA and a GBP account.
What is Moomoo?
Moomoo is a trading app launched in 2018 by Futu Holdings, a company listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker FUTU. It is known for its advanced charts and market data, and for generous welcome offers in the countries where it operates.
Moomoo works through separate local companies, each regulated in its own country:
- United States: Moomoo Financial Inc., registered with the SEC and a member of FINRA and SIPC.
- Singapore: Moomoo Financial Singapore Pte. Ltd., regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
- Australia and New Zealand: Moomoo Securities Australia Limited, which holds an Australian Financial Services Licence.
- Canada: Moomoo Financial Canada Inc., regulated by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO).
- Malaysia: Moomoo Securities Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., regulated by the Securities Commission of Malaysia.
In the US, its main competitors are Robinhood and Webull.
Moomoo alternatives for UK investors
The good news is that several FCA-regulated platforms offer what UK investors look for in Moomoo: low costs, a good app and access to US stocks. Here are three of them.
| Platform | Best for | Stock fees |
| eToro | Beginners and copy trading | No commission (other fees apply) |
| Interactive Brokers | Advanced investors and global markets | UK: £3 per trade (fixed). US: $0.005 per share, min. $1 (fixed) |
| Trading 212 | Low-cost investing | No commission (other fees may apply) |
Sources: Interactive Brokers commissions and Trading 212 terms and fees, October 2026.
eToro: best for beginners and copy trading
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eToro in a nutshell
eToro is known for social investing. Its CopyTrader feature lets you copy the portfolios of other eToro investors, and Smart Portfolios let you invest in a ready-made basket built around a theme. This makes eToro a popular choice for beginners who want to learn from more experienced investors.
In the UK, eToro (UK) Ltd is authorised and regulated by the FCA. You can buy real stocks and ETFs without paying commission, but other fees, such as currency conversion and withdrawal fees, may apply.
When investing, your capital is at risk.
Interactive Brokers: best for advanced investors and ISAs
Interactive Brokers in a nutshell
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is the closest match to Moomoo’s advanced tools. It gives access to more than 150 exchanges worldwide and a wide range of products, from stocks and ETFs to bonds, funds and options. In the UK, Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Limited is authorised and regulated by the FCA (reference number 208159).
Its main platforms can feel complex for beginners, but the IBKR GlobalTrader app offers a simpler way to buy stocks and ETFs.
Fees are low. With fixed pricing, UK stocks and ETFs cost £3 per trade up to £6,000, and US stocks cost $0.005 per share with a $1 minimum. With tiered pricing, US stocks start from $0.0035 per share ($0.35 minimum) plus exchange fees. However, for very small trades a commission-free app can work out cheaper.
IBKR also offers a Stocks and Shares ISA and a Junior ISA, with a minimum monthly activity fee of £3 for the ISA and £1 for the Junior ISA.
Trading 212: best for low-cost investing
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Trading 212 in a nutshell
Trading 212 was founded in 2004 and counts over 5 million clients worldwide (lifetime funded accounts). In the UK, Trading 212 UK Ltd is authorised and regulated by the FCA (firm reference number 609146).
Trading 212 offers commission-free investing in stocks and ETFs, including fractional shares. Other fees may apply, see the terms and fees. A 0.15% FX fee applies when converting funds. UK customers can open a Stocks and Shares ISA, a Cash ISA and a SIPP.
Its Pies and AutoInvest feature lets you invest in a portfolio on a regular schedule. Pies and AutoInvest is an execution-only service. Not investment advice or portfolio management. Automatic investing refers to executing scheduled deposits. You are responsible for all investment and rebalancing decisions.
When investing, your capital is at risk and you may get back less than invested. Past performance doesn’t guarantee future results.
Final thoughts
Moomoo is not an option for UK investors: it has no UK company, no FCA authorisation and no ISA. If you like what Moomoo offers, FCA-regulated platforms cover the same needs.
eToro suits beginners who want to copy other investors. Interactive Brokers is the closest match to Moomoo’s advanced tools, with fees from £3 per UK trade and an ISA. Trading 212 is a simple low-cost choice, with no commission on stocks and ETFs and a 0.15% FX fee.
Each platform has its limits: Interactive Brokers can feel complex for beginners, while eToro and Trading 212 offer fewer markets and products. The best choice depends on how you invest.
FAQs
Does Moomoo offer free shares in the UK?
No. Moomoo’s welcome offers are only open in the countries where it operates. Brokers that offer free shares to new UK users include Webull, Trading 212 and Lightyear. Terms apply.
Is Moomoo regulated by the FCA?
No. Moomoo is regulated in the US, Singapore, Australia, Canada, Malaysia, Japan and New Zealand, but it has no FCA authorisation and no UK company.
Will Moomoo launch in the UK?
Moomoo has not announced a UK launch. Until it has a UK company authorised by the FCA, UK investors should use a UK-regulated broker.
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