Vantage 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.

AttributeVantageXTB
Licence Score69Strong75Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record56
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed
1 ASIC Australia Licensed—
2 CySEC Cyprus —Licensed
2 FSCA South Africa LicensedLicensed
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates —Licensed
2 KNF Poland —Licensed
3 CIMA Cayman Islands Licensed—
4 VFSC Vanuatu Licensed—
4 FSC (Belize) Belize —Licensed
Founded20092002
HeadquartersAustraliaPoland
TypeForex & CFD brokerMulti-asset broker
Publicly listedNoWSE:XTB
PlatformsMT4, MT5, TradingView, ProprietaryProprietary
Minimum depositUS$50No minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is Vantage or XTB better regulated?

XTB has the higher Licence Score (75 vs 69), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Vantage and XTB?

Both are matched to licences from FCA and FSCA.

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