Vault 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.

AttributeVault MarketsXTB
Licence Score41Weak75Strong
Strongest licence 2 Tier 2 1 Tier 1
Licences on record16
1 FCA United Kingdom —Licensed
2 CySEC Cyprus —Licensed
2 FSCA South Africa LicensedLicensed
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates —Licensed
2 KNF Poland —Licensed
4 FSC (Belize) Belize —Licensed
Founded20192002
HeadquartersSouth AfricaPoland
TypeForex & CFD brokerMulti-asset broker
Publicly listedNoWSE:XTB
PlatformsMT5Proprietary
Minimum deposit—No minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is Vault Markets or XTB better regulated?

XTB has the higher Licence Score (75 vs 41), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Vault Markets and XTB?

Both are matched to licences from FSCA.

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