Trade.com 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.

AttributeTrade.comXTB
Licence Score62Strong75Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record36
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed
2 CySEC Cyprus LicensedLicensed
2 FSCA South Africa LicensedLicensed
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates —Licensed
2 KNF Poland —Licensed
4 FSC (Belize) Belize —Licensed
Founded20132002
HeadquartersCyprusPoland
TypeMulti-asset brokerMulti-asset broker
Publicly listedNoWSE:XTB
PlatformsProprietary, MT4Proprietary
Minimum deposit—No minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is Trade.com or XTB better regulated?

XTB has the higher Licence Score (75 vs 62), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Trade.com and XTB?

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

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