does the job

Some people don't like their platform or think that all market makers are bad, but Oanda has been consistently proving ethical business practices since the start of online fx trading and to date has no major claims against them by the CFTC/NFA, which a lot of other major brokers can't claim.

Range of pairs - excellent

Execution - excellent

Platform - comprehensive and easy to use

API connectivity (free api coming soon, and about time!)

Transferring funds in or out - excellent

Mobile platform - excellent, very useful when out and about.

Occasional a spread widenings (which can trigger oanda's own 'limit' orders, causing unwanted entries) is a pain, but you learn to work with it.

Client communication could be better, but I can look past that as pricing, flexibility, execution and reliability are my primary concerns.

Whilst not perfect, they tick most of my boxes, and have my trust.

Anyone shouting that O are a bucketshop, quite simply lack knowledge and understanding. Or are thick. They clearly don't understand what they're involved in and how it all works. They'd shout 'bucketshop' at anyone who they happened to hit a stoploss with. And for that reason, they shouldn't really be trading in the first place, let alone giving opinions on trading platforms..

Spreads are almost always tight at 1-1.2 pips. Orders are filled instantly.

Reliable platform EXCEPT before news releases where they sometimes (not always) flash-widen the spreads to take on the added risk.

My stops have always been filled and I'm more than confident placing stops 5 to 10 pips away from any price. If you compare them to other charting packages they track moves very closely.

I have only had one problem with them over the years and somehow a withdrawl had not been sent out like it should have. I called them AND messaged them. It was taken care of within 3 business days.

I've been with FXCM, Interactive Brokers, and a handful of others. Oanda is by far a favorite. Due to my problems with IB I am more than happy to say Oanda stands out as one of the best.