Libertex 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.

AttributeLibertexXTB
Licence Score51Moderate75Strong
Strongest licence 2 Tier 2 1 Tier 1
Licences on record26
1 FCA United Kingdom —Licensed
2 CySEC Cyprus LicensedLicensed
2 FSCA South Africa LicensedLicensed
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates —Licensed
2 KNF Poland —Licensed
4 FSC (Belize) Belize —Licensed
Founded19972002
HeadquartersCyprusPoland
TypeForex & CFD brokerMulti-asset broker
Publicly listedNoWSE:XTB
PlatformsProprietary, MT4, MT5Proprietary
Minimum depositUS$100No minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is Libertex or XTB better regulated?

XTB has the higher Licence Score (75 vs 51), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Libertex and XTB?

Both are matched to licences from CySEC and FSCA.

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