Global Trader vs XTB: 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.

AttributeGlobal TraderXTB
Licence Score48Moderate75Strong
Strongest licence 2 Tier 2 1 Tier 1
Licences on record16
1 FCA United Kingdom —Licensed
2 CySEC Cyprus —Licensed
2 FSCA South Africa LicensedLicensed
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates —Licensed
2 KNF Poland —Licensed
4 FSC (Belize) Belize —Licensed
Founded19992002
HeadquartersSouth AfricaPoland
TypeMulti-asset brokerMulti-asset broker
Publicly listedNoWSE:XTB
PlatformsMT5, ProprietaryProprietary
Minimum deposit—No minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is Global Trader or XTB better regulated?

XTB has the higher Licence Score (75 vs 48), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Global Trader and XTB?

Both are matched to licences from FSCA.

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