FOREX.com vs FXOpen: 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.

AttributeFOREX.comFXOpen
Licence Score86Very strong69Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record73
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed
1 ASIC Australia LicensedLicensed
1 JFSA Japan Licensed—
1 CFTC / NFA United States Licensed—
1 MAS Singapore Licensed—
1 CIRO Canada Licensed—
2 CySEC Cyprus LicensedLicensed
Founded20012005
HeadquartersUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNASDAQ:SNEXNo
PlatformsProprietary, MT4, MT5, TradingViewMT4, MT5, TradingView
Minimum depositUS$100US$1
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Frequently asked questions

Is FOREX.com or FXOpen 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 FOREX.com and FXOpen?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC, FCA and CySEC.

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