Axi vs Plus500: 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.

AttributeAxiPlus500
Licence Score71Strong92Very strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record410
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed · FRN 509909
1 ASIC Australia Licensed · AFSL 318232Licensed
1 CFTC / NFA United States —Licensed
1 MAS Singapore —Licensed
2 CySEC Cyprus —Licensed
2 FSCA South Africa —Licensed
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates LicensedLicensed
2 FMA (NZ) New Zealand LicensedLicensed
2 EFSA Estonia —Licensed
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles —Licensed
Founded20072008
HeadquartersAustraliaIsrael
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoLSE:PLUS
PlatformsMT4Proprietary
Minimum depositNo minimumUS$100
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Frequently asked questions

Is Axi or Plus500 better regulated?

Plus500 has the higher Licence Score (92 vs 71), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Axi and Plus500?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC, FCA, DFSA and FMA (NZ).

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