Steady platform for longer holds, but FX execution isn’t the fastest

I’m Hessa from Dubai and I’ve been using Hargreaves Lansdown for about 6 months mainly alongside my FX trading routine. The overall experience feels “institutional” and stable, which I like when I’m holding positions for longer or managing multiple assets in one place. For pure forex-style speed, it’s not the snappiest setup I’ve used. Quotes and order placement are fine for swing trades, but for quick in-and-out moves I found it a bit less responsive than brokers built specifically around FX. Spreads and costs felt reasonable for my usage, but I still double-check fees before placing anything, especially around less-liquid pairs. Deposits were straightforward and showed up without drama. Withdrawals worked, but they weren’t instant—more like a normal finance process with a bit of waiting. Support was polite and clear when I asked basic account questions, although it can take a little time to get the exact answer if your question is specific. Overall I’d recommend it if you want reliability and a more traditional broker feel, but if your main focus is high-frequency forex, you may want something more specialized.

Experience

6 months

Country

United Arab Emirates

Account type

Standard

Deposit experience

5/5

Withdrawal experience

4/5

Support rating

4/5