Backed by a multi-entity global group holding FCA, ASIC and FSCA licences in addition to its Cyprus CIF licence.
| Regulated entity | ATFX Global Markets (Cy) Ltd |
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| Regulation | CySEC No. 285/15 + FCA-licensed (FRN unconfirmed) + FSA Seychelles No. SD093 |
| Other Tier-1 regulators | ASIC, FSCA |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Headquarters | Limassol, Cyprus (Cyprus entity); wider ATFX group headquartered in London, UK |
| Minimum deposit | $200 (Standard account) |
| Avg. spread (EUR/USD) | 1.2 pips |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5 |
| Instruments | 350+ CFDs across forex, indices, shares, commodities and cryptocurrencies |
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Derived from the same confirmed data behind this broker's score (regulation, cost, platforms, deposit minimum) -- not a separate editorial judgment.
Via its FCA-regulated UK entity, eligible clients are covered by the UK's Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) up to £85,000 per person if the firm fails. Via its CySEC-regulated Cyprus entity, eligible clients are covered by Cyprus's Investor Compensation Fund (ICF) up to €20,000 per person if the firm fails. Via its Seychelles FSA-licensed entity, there is no statutory investor compensation scheme -- if that entity fails, there is no guaranteed fund to recover client money from.
Beyond the headline spread and minimum deposit above. Where our research hasn't independently confirmed a specific detail, we say so rather than guess -- verify directly with the broker before relying on it.
| Account types | Standard (no commission, floating spreads reported from roughly 0.2-1.8 pips depending on source) and ECN/Raw (spreads from about 0.15 pips on EUR/USD, around $3.50/lot commission). Minimum deposit figures conflict across sources ($500, $5,000, and region-specific figures have all been cited) -- treat as unconfirmed and likely region-dependent. Islamic/swap-free accounts are available per general industry description, though ATFX-specific terms weren't found. |
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| Execution model | Independent sources describe ATFX as operating both STP and ECN execution models, with the ECN tier offering direct market access with no markup. |
| Withdrawals & deposits | No fee for bank transfer, card or e-wallet deposits (non-UK cards may occasionally be charged a fee, refundable on proof). Deposits credit within about 30 minutes (card/e-wallet) or 1 business day (bank transfer). Fee-free withdrawal above a threshold of roughly €/$/£100 (or the full balance if lower); below that, a €/$/£5 fee applies. Processing generally takes 1-3 days. |
| Overnight financing (swap) | General swap mechanics (interest-rate differential plus broker markup) are described industry-wide, but ATFX's specific markup or calculation wasn't found. Islamic account swap-free terms weren't found either. |
| Currency conversion cost | Not independently confirmed -- no ATFX-specific conversion fee or rate was found; multiple base currencies (AUD, USD, EUR, GBP) are offered, which can reduce conversion exposure. |
| Inactivity fee | Not found -- no ATFX-specific inactivity-fee figure was located in this research pass. |
| Customer service | One review aggregator gives it an overall score of 4.3, with customer support rated 4.6 and education a perfect 5.0; 24/5 multilingual support is offered via email, phone, WhatsApp and live chat, with independent commentary describing staff as friendly, helpful and professional. |
| Mobile experience | Figures conflict: its "AT GO" app shows 5.0/5 on the Apple App Store but from only 2 ratings (not a statistically meaningful sample), while a separate source cites 3.5 stars, possibly for an older/general ATFX app rather than AT GO specifically -- recheck against the live store listing before relying on either figure. |
| Educational offering | Noted as a strength in independent reviews, covering trading fundamentals, strategies, risk management and market insights; one source rated its education 5.0/5 and research 4.7/5. |
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Is ATFX regulated?
Yes -- CySEC No. 285/15 + FCA-licensed (FRN unconfirmed) + FSA Seychelles No. SD093. See the regulation dossier on this page for the underlying licence numbers.
Is my money protected if ATFX fails?
Via its FCA-regulated UK entity, eligible clients are covered by the UK's Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) up to £85,000 per person if the firm fails. Via its CySEC-regulated Cyprus entity, eligible clients are covered by Cyprus's Investor Compensation Fund (ICF) up to €20,000 per person if the firm fails. Via its Seychelles FSA-licensed entity, there is no statutory investor compensation scheme -- if that entity fails, there is no guaranteed fund to recover client money from.
What is the minimum deposit at ATFX?
Our research confirms a minimum deposit of $200 (Standard account).
What trading platforms does ATFX offer?
ATFX offers MT4, MT5.
What is ATFX's average spread on EUR/USD?
Our research confirms an average EUR/USD spread of 1.2 pips. See our cost calculator to compare this across every broker we've reviewed.
When was ATFX founded?
ATFX was founded in 2017.
How is ATFX's overall score calculated?
ATFX currently scores 3.49/5 overall under our disclosed nine-category methodology -- regulation & client protection 30%, trading costs 20%, non-trading fees 10%, platforms & tools 10%, execution/trading conditions 10%, product range 5%, deposits/withdrawals 5%, transparency 5%, track record 5%. It is not a comparison to other brokers and not based on hands-on testing.
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