BahamasRegulationFCA, CySEC, ASIC, SCB, SCA
Min. deposit$20
Leverage1:1 – 1:200
PlatformsPlataforma propia, MT4, TradingView
InstrumentsCFDs (forex, stocks, crypto)
Founded2016
🏛️ Which entity will open your account?
📍 Pick your country above and we'll tell you exactly which entity opens your account at Capital.com.
How is this decided and how do I verify it? →Regulation by region
The entity you sign with — and your protection — changes depending on where you live.
United Kingdom
FCA with FSCSMarket maker
Capital Com (UK) Limited (FRN 793714) — FSCS £85,000European Union
CySEC with ICFMarket maker
Capital Com SV Investments Ltd (319/17) — ICF €20,000United States
Doesn't serve the US
No SEC/FINRA/CFTC registrationAustralia
ASIC no compensationMarket maker
Capital Com Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 513393) — no compensation schemeRest of the world
Offshore BahamasMarket maker
Capital Com Online Investments Ltd (SCB SIA-F245) — no statutory compensation (private Lloyd's insurance up to US$1M)All licenses
Every regulator where the group holds a license, with its execution model. The entity that applies to you depends on your country (see above).
Account types
Standardretail, no commission, variable spreads (EUR/USD ~0.7 pip); proprietary platform + MT4 + TradingView (no MT5)
Plushigher deposit, webinars and events
Premierhigher tier, expanded benefits
Professionalqualified clients: higher leverage, rebates
Pros
✓Top-tier regulation
✓Funds with compensation scheme
✓Transparent operation
✓Good reputation
✓Competitive costs
Cons
✗Outside your region, offshore entity
Breakdown by axis
The total score (out of 100) is the sum of the 7 axes, with the same yardstick for everyone. Below each one, the rationale with its source.
Regulation: Top tier22/22 pts
Why: FCA 793714 + CySEC 319/17 + ASIC 513393 + SCA UAE; UK/EU/AU clients under tier-1; rest of the world via SCB Bahamas
Withdrawals / payments: Isolated complaints10/20 pts
Why: mostly clean (~99% within 24h); a minority due to KYC/AML holds; no systemic denial
Fund safety: Full (with compensation)15/15 pts
Why: segregated + negative balance + FSCS GBP85k / ICF EUR20k + Lloyd's insurance up to EUR1M/client
Transparency: Clear10/10 pts
Why: minor CySEC fine EUR10k 2022 (late reporting of suspicious transactions, not client funds)
Reputation: Strong10/10 pts
Why: founded 2016, fast growth; Trustpilot 4.6 (~13k reviews)
Costs: Competitive8/8 pts
Why: EURUSD ~0.6 pip, XAUUSD ~0.30, zero commission
Sources
Don't take our word for it — check it yourself. These are the official registries and legal pages we relied on.
🔗 CySEC registration — Capital Com SV Investments (319/17)🔗 FCA registration — Capital Com (UK) (FRN 793714)🔗 Capital.com — regulations and entitiesTrader reviews
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