Alpari UK vs AvaTrade: licences compared

Side-by-side view of each broker's licences, regulator tiers and key facts. Remember that protection depends on which entity holds your account.

AttributeAlpari UKAvaTrade
Licence Score—Not rated83Very strong
Strongest licence ? None on record 1 Tier 1
Licences on record09
1 ASIC Australia —Licensed
1 JFSA Japan —Licensed
1 CBI Ireland —Licensed · Ref C53877
2 FSCA South Africa —Licensed · FSP 45984
2 KNF Poland —Licensed
2 FSRA (ADGM) United Arab Emirates —Licensed
2 ISA Israel —Licensed
3 CMA (Kenya) Kenya —Licensed
4 BVI FSC British Virgin Islands —Licensed
Founded19982006
HeadquartersUnited KingdomIreland
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4MT4, MT5, Proprietary
Minimum deposit—US$100
VisitVisit site

Frequently asked questions

Is Alpari UK or AvaTrade better regulated?

AvaTrade has the higher Licence Score (83 vs 0), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Alpari UK and AvaTrade?

They share no regulators in our database.

Risk warning: CFDs and leveraged forex are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Consider whether you understand how they work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read more.