Explore AIFO’s programmes for UK traders, then compare evaluation models, drawdown rules, payouts and platforms across leading prop firms.
AIFO is available to eligible UK traders, with 1-Step, 2-Step, Instant and Sprint programmes on MT5. We’ve also included other well-known firms so you can see how the main programme types compare.
Trading CFDs? Focus on drawdown, payout conditions and platform access. Prefer exchange-traded futures? Compare futures evaluations separately, as the account structure and risk rules work differently.
UK access & operations
Join from the UK, choose a supported payment method and trade on MT5 across desktop, mobile or web.
Registration
Select United Kingdom (+44) when you create your account. You must be at least 18, complete our identity and payment checks, and meet the current eligibility requirements.
Payment methods
We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express, plus Apple Pay and Google Pay on supported devices. You can also pay with BTC, ETH, USDT or USDC on the networks shown at checkout. Bank transfer is available where displayed.
Currency
Our programme fees are listed in USD unless checkout shows another currency. If GBP is available, you’ll see the converted total before payment. Otherwise, your card issuer or payment provider may handle the conversion.
Platform availability
Use AIFO on MetaTrader 5 for Windows, Android, iOS or through the Web Terminal. The server clock can differ from London time, so check your daily reset in GMT or BST before trading.
Account models
Start with AIFO 1-Step, 2-Step, Instant or Sprint. Each route has its own evaluation structure, loss limits and payout conditions, so you can choose the model that matches how you trade.
Support & local time
Our support team is available around the clock by live chat and email. For trading, remember that platform resets and market events may follow a different clock, so check the relevant time in GMT or BST.
UK access check
Compare each firm by market, programme route and the rule that matters before checkout. Country access was checked against official policies on 16 September 2026.
Country availability can change independently from platform, payment and payout access. Recheck the linked official policy and the exact programme rules before purchasing.
Firm highlights
Use the arrows or swipe to browse eight featured routes; the access table above covers all 19 firms.
Four ways to get started
Choose 1-Step, 2-Step, Instant or Sprint and trade on MT5. Our current 2-Step programme has no Consistency Score requirement.
One-step and two-step routes
FTMO offers one-step and two-step challenges, including its established 10% then 5% evaluation route.
Scaling-focused programmes
High Stakes, Bootcamp and Hyper Growth offer different ways to qualify and scale, so compare the programme details before choosing.
Several Stellar routes
FundedNext groups one-step, two-step, Lite and Instant options under its Stellar range.
Flexible evaluation routes
FundingPips offers 1-Step, 2-Step and Zero models with different target, loss-limit and reward structures.
UK-based programme range
Alpha Capital Group offers Pro, One, Swing and Three routes through a UK-registered company.
Combine-to-live pathway
Topstep moves futures traders from the Trading Combine to Express Funded and then, where eligible, to Live Funded.
End-of-day evaluation
Apex offers an EOD evaluation with an end-of-day trailing threshold before progression to a Performance Account.
Before you start
A few quick checks can help you choose the right account and avoid surprises once you begin trading.
Use the same legal name across registration, identity documents, payment method and payout account.
Check the amount due in GBP, including any card conversion or crypto network fee, before confirming payment.
Make sure the platform you want is available for the programme and account you choose.
Convert daily loss resets and news windows into GMT or BST so you know exactly when each trading day begins.
Review the payout method, schedule and currency, then keep your invoices and reward statements for your records.
Read the rules for the exact programme you buy, including loss limits, permitted strategies and simulated account conditions.
UK tax
Programme fees and payouts may have UK tax implications. Keep your invoices, payout statements and currency conversions, and speak with a qualified UK tax adviser about your circumstances.
HMRC Self Assessment recordsUK regulation
A company registration does not automatically mean a prop evaluation is FCA-authorised. If a provider claims to offer a regulated financial service, verify the exact legal entity and permissions with the FCA.
Open FCA Firm CheckerFind quick answers about UK access, payments, platforms, tax and regulation.
Yes. Select United Kingdom (+44) when you create your AIFO account. You must be at least 18, complete our identity and payment checks, and meet the current eligibility requirements.
We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express, plus Apple Pay and Google Pay on supported devices. You can also pay with BTC, ETH, USDT or USDC on the networks shown at checkout. Bank transfer is available where displayed.
Our programme fees are listed in USD unless checkout shows another currency. If GBP is available, you’ll see the converted total before payment. Otherwise, your card issuer or payment provider may handle the conversion.
You can use AIFO on MetaTrader 5 for Windows, Android, iOS or through the Web Terminal. Use the platform option and server details shown for your account.
One-step, two-step and instant-access programmes are the main CFD-style options. AIFO gives you four routes to choose from: 1-Step, 2-Step, Instant and Sprint.
Official country policies checked on 16 September 2026 leave the UK eligible at FTMO, FundedNext, FundingPips, The5ers, FXIFY, E8 Markets, Alpha Capital Group, BrightFunded, Fintokei, Hola Prime, ThinkCapital, OneFunded and Goat Funded Trader. Recheck the linked policy before buying because country, platform and payout access can change separately.
Topstep, Apex Trader Funding, Tradeify, TakeProfitTrader and Lucid Trading currently leave the UK outside their restricted-country lists. FTMO, The5ers, E8 Markets and Hola Prime also offer futures routes. Compare session times, drawdown mechanics and payout stages separately from CFD-style programmes.
Prop evaluations are not the same as brokerage accounts and should not automatically be treated as FCA-regulated. If a provider claims to offer a regulated service, check the exact legal entity and permissions with the FCA Firm Checker.
They can have UK tax consequences, but treatment depends on personal circumstances and the underlying contract. Keep invoices, payout records and currency conversions, then ask a qualified UK tax adviser how they should be reported.
Yes. Our support team is available 24/7 by live chat and email. Trading resets and market events may follow a different clock, so check the relevant platform time in GMT or BST.
You can choose from AIFO 1-Step, 2-Step, Instant and Sprint. Compare the evaluation route, loss limits and payout conditions to find the programme that fits your trading style.
Start with AIFO
Explore 1-Step, 2-Step, Instant and Sprint options, then choose the rules and account size that fit your trading style.
All AIFO accounts use simulated funds. Rules, eligibility, payment options and payout conditions can change. Verify the current order page, terms and dashboard before trading.