BDSwiss regulation & licences
Licences on record 3
2 Tier 2 — strong regulation
3 Tier 3 — moderate regulation
4 Tier 4 — light / offshore
Licences are matched from public sources and regulator registers, and entities change over time. A licence held by one company in a group does not cover clients of another. Always confirm on the official register.
Regulatory profile
BDSwiss is a forex & CFD broker founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seychelles. Exited the EU market in 2023.
In our database BDSwiss is matched to 3 licences from FSCA, FSC (MU) and FSA (Seychelles). Its strongest licence comes from the FSCA, which we rate tier 2: credible supervision, but with fewer safeguards than the very strictest regulators.
Like many international brands, BDSwiss combines onshore and offshore entities. Clients in the UK, EU or other markets where it holds a strong licence are usually onboarded there, while clients elsewhere may be placed with its FSC (MU)-licensed company or its FSA (Seychelles)-licensed company. The protections differ substantially, so check which company is named in your client agreement.
None of the regulators we have matched to BDSwiss operates a statutory compensation scheme covering retail forex, so the safety of your deposit relies mainly on segregation of client funds and the broker's own financial strength.
BDSwiss supports MT4, MT5 and its own proprietary platform. The advertised minimum deposit starts from about US$10 — minimums often vary by account type and entity.
Regulatory strengths
- Holds tier-2 licence (FSCA)
Points to check
- International clients may be onboarded to offshore entities (FSC (MU) and FSA (Seychelles))
- No statutory compensation scheme at any matched regulator
Protection by entity
| Regulator | Compensation | Retail leverage | Negative balance protection | Disputes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 FSCA | No compensation scheme; FAIS Ombud handles complaints | No statutory retail leverage cap | Not a regulatory requirement | FAIS Ombud |
| 3 FSC (MU) | No compensation scheme | No statutory cap | Not a regulatory requirement | Office of the Ombudsperson for Financial Services |
| 4 FSA (Seychelles) | No compensation scheme | No statutory cap | Not a regulatory requirement | FSA Seychelles |
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BDSwiss regulation FAQ
Is BDSwiss regulated?
Yes — in our database BDSwiss is matched to 3 licences: FSCA (South Africa), FSC (MU) (Mauritius) and FSA (Seychelles) (Seychelles). Which of these protects you depends on the legal entity you open an account with. Always confirm the licence on the regulator's official register.
Is BDSwiss a tier-1 regulated broker?
No. None of the licences we have matched to BDSwiss is from a tier-1 regulator. Its strongest licence is tier 2.
Does BDSwiss accept US clients?
BDSwiss is not matched to a CFTC/NFA registration in our database. Only CFTC-registered, NFA-member firms may offer retail forex to US residents, so BDSwiss generally cannot accept US retail forex clients.
Is my money protected with BDSwiss?
None of the regulators matched to BDSwiss in our database runs a compensation scheme for retail forex. Protection depends on client-money segregation and the broker's solvency.
What is the minimum deposit at BDSwiss?
BDSwiss's advertised minimum deposit starts from about US$10. It can differ by account type, payment method and the entity you are onboarded to.
How can I verify BDSwiss's licence?
Find the company name and licence number in BDSwiss's client agreement or website footer, then search it on the regulator's official register (linked from each licence on this page). Confirm that the website domain you use is listed on the register, and check the regulator's warning list for clones.