OANDA vs Vantage: 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.

AttributeOANDAVantage
Licence Score82Very strong69Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record85
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 FSCA South Africa —Licensed
2 MFSA Malta Licensed—
3 CIMA Cayman Islands —Licensed
4 VFSC Vanuatu —Licensed
4 BVI FSC British Virgin Islands Licensed—
Founded19962009
HeadquartersUnited StatesAustralia
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsProprietary, MT4, MT5, TradingViewMT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary
Minimum depositNo minimumUS$50
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Frequently asked questions

Is OANDA or Vantage better regulated?

OANDA has the higher Licence Score (82 vs 69), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both OANDA and Vantage?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC and FCA.

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