Dukascopy vs FOREX.com: 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.

AttributeDukascopyFOREX.com
Licence Score69Strong86Very strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record37
1 FCA United Kingdom —Licensed
1 ASIC Australia —Licensed
1 JFSA Japan LicensedLicensed
1 CFTC / NFA United States —Licensed
1 MAS Singapore —Licensed
1 CIRO Canada —Licensed
1 FINMA Switzerland Licensed—
2 CySEC Cyprus —Licensed
2 Bank of Latvia Latvia Licensed—
Founded20042001
HeadquartersSwitzerlandUnited States
TypeTrading bankForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNASDAQ:SNEX
PlatformsProprietary, MT4, MT5Proprietary, MT4, MT5, TradingView
Minimum depositUS$100US$100
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Frequently asked questions

Is Dukascopy or FOREX.com better regulated?

FOREX.com has the higher Licence Score (86 vs 69), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Dukascopy and FOREX.com?

Both are matched to licences from JFSA.

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