Scope Markets 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.

AttributeScope MarketsXTB
Licence Score46Moderate75Strong
Strongest licence 2 Tier 2 1 Tier 1
Licences on record36
1 FCA United Kingdom —Licensed
2 CySEC Cyprus —Licensed
2 FSCA South Africa LicensedLicensed
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates —Licensed
2 KNF Poland —Licensed
3 CMA (Kenya) Kenya Licensed—
4 FSC (Belize) Belize LicensedLicensed
Founded20142002
HeadquartersBelizePoland
TypeForex & CFD brokerMulti-asset broker
Publicly listedNoWSE:XTB
PlatformsMT4, MT5Proprietary
Minimum depositUS$50No minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is Scope Markets or XTB better regulated?

XTB has the higher Licence Score (75 vs 46), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Scope Markets and XTB?

Both are matched to licences from FSCA and FSC (Belize).

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