Eightcap vs XS.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.

AttributeEightcapXS.com
Licence Score69Strong63Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record54
1 FCA United Kingdom Licensed—
1 ASIC Australia LicensedLicensed
2 CySEC Cyprus LicensedLicensed
3 SCB Bahamas Licensed—
3 Labuan FSA Malaysia (Labuan) —Licensed
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles LicensedLicensed
Founded20092010
HeadquartersAustraliaAustralia
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5, TradingViewMT4, MT5
Minimum depositUS$100—
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Frequently asked questions

Is Eightcap or XS.com better regulated?

Eightcap has the higher Licence Score (69 vs 63), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Eightcap and XS.com?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC, CySEC and FSA (Seychelles).

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.