FXCL Markets vs OANDA: 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.

AttributeFXCL MarketsOANDA
Licence Score8Very weak82Very strong
Strongest licence ? None on record 1 Tier 1
Licences on record08
1 FCA United Kingdom —Licensed
1 ASIC Australia —Licensed
1 JFSA Japan —Licensed
1 CFTC / NFA United States —Licensed
1 MAS Singapore —Licensed
1 CIRO Canada —Licensed
2 MFSA Malta —Licensed
4 BVI FSC British Virgin Islands —Licensed
Founded20101996
Headquarters—United States
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4Proprietary, MT4, MT5, TradingView
Minimum deposit—No minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is FXCL Markets or OANDA better regulated?

OANDA has the higher Licence Score (82 vs 8), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both FXCL Markets and OANDA?

They share no regulators in our database.

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