X-ray a broker before you fund it
We check each broker’s licences, the entity that actually takes your money, trading costs and how deposits and withdrawals work. Every figure has a source and a check date.
Forex brokers we have checked
| Broker | Licences (entity) | Min. deposit | Platforms | Vietnam | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exness Visit broker | FSA (Seychelles), FSC (British Virgin Islands), CBCS (Curaçao), FSCA (South Africa), CMA (Kenya) | Standard: depends on payment method; Pro, Raw Spread, Zero: from 200 USD (varies by region) | MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal, Exness Trade | No State Bank of Vietnam licence | — |
| Vantage Visit broker | FSC (Mauritius), VFSC (Vanuatu), FSCA (South Africa) | 50 USD (Standard STP, Raw ECN, Cent); Pro ECN: 10,000 USD | MT4, MT5, Vantage App, Vantage Web, TradingView | No State Bank of Vietnam licence | — |
| HFM (HF Markets) Visit broker | FSA (Seychelles), FSCA (South Africa), FCA (UK), CMA (Kenya) | 0 USD (Cent, Zero, Premium); Pro: 100 USD | MT4, MT5, HFM WebTrader, HFM app | No State Bank of Vietnam licence | — |
| XM Visit broker | FSC (Belize), FSA (Seychelles), CySEC (Cyprus), DFSA (Dubai), FSCA (South Africa), FSC (Mauritius) | 5 USD (Micro, Standard, Ultra Low) | MT4, MT5, XM App | No State Bank of Vietnam licence | — |
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