ThinkMarkets 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.

AttributeThinkMarketsXTB
Licence Score77Strong75Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record66
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed
1 ASIC Australia Licensed—
1 JFSA Japan Licensed—
2 CySEC Cyprus LicensedLicensed
2 FSCA South Africa LicensedLicensed
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates —Licensed
2 KNF Poland —Licensed
3 CIMA Cayman Islands Licensed—
4 FSC (Belize) Belize —Licensed
Founded20102002
HeadquartersAustraliaPoland
TypeForex & CFD brokerMulti-asset broker
Publicly listedNoWSE:XTB
PlatformsMT4, MT5, Proprietary, TradingViewProprietary
Minimum depositNo minimumNo minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is ThinkMarkets or XTB better regulated?

ThinkMarkets has the higher Licence Score (77 vs 75), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both ThinkMarkets and XTB?

Both are matched to licences from FCA, CySEC and FSCA.

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