- Licensed entity
- Capital Com Australia Pty Ltd
- Licence no.
- AFSL 513393
Reported by third-party sources · SourceCheck register ↗
Capital.com
Capital.com Group · Limassol, Cyprus
CFD platform with a low minimum deposit, TradingView integration and built-in learning tools.
8.4out of 10
No regulator alerts against Capital.com on file.
We searched the IOSCO international alerts database on 12 Oct 2026.
Licences (6)
- Licensed entity
- Capital Com (UK) Limited
- Licence no.
- FRN 793714
Confirmed on an official regulator source · SourceCheck register ↗
- Licensed entity
- Capital Com MENA Securities Trading LLC
- Licence no.
- Not stated
Reported by third-party sources · SourceCheck register ↗
- Licensed entity
- Capital Com SV Investments Limited
- Licence no.
- 319/17
Reported by third-party sources · SourceCheck register ↗
- Licensed entity
- Capital Com Stock and CFD Investing Ltd
- Licence no.
- SD101
Reported by third-party sources · SourceCheck register ↗
- Licensed entity
- Capital Com Online Investments Ltd
- Licence no.
- SIA-F245
Reported by third-party sources · SourceCheck register ↗
The broker also reports licences from FSCA. We haven't checked these yet, so they aren't in the score.
Which company you sign up with depends on where you live. Your protections (compensation scheme, leverage limits, negative balance protection) come from that company's regulator.
Score breakdown
Weighted total: 8.4 / 10, ranked #19 of 30. How we score
- Regulation strength: Based on the strongest regulator licensing the broker, plus extra tier-1 and tier-2 licences.
- Licence status: Whether any licence has been revoked or has expired.
- Track record: Years in business: 0.5 points per year, up to 10.
- Transparency: Publicly listed parent, licences disclosed, head office published, client money segregated.
- Regulator alerts: Deductions for regulator alerts against the broker's own companies or websites.
Regulator alerts (0)
No alerts against Capital.com's own companies or websites in the IOSCO database.
Overview
Capital.com is a CFD broker founded in 2016. Its UK company is authorised by the FCA, and group companies are licensed in Cyprus, Australia, the UAE, the Bahamas and Seychelles. It offers its own web and mobile platform plus MT4 and TradingView, with a $20 minimum deposit and an in-app learning tool aimed at newer traders.
Who it suits: Beginners and intermediate traders who want a low entry point, a modern platform and TradingView charts.
Company information
Trading conditions
Pros & cons
Pros
- UK company authorised by the FCA (checked on the FCA register)
- Low $20 minimum deposit
- TradingView and MT4 supported
- No deposit or withdrawal fees from the broker
Cons
- Shorter track record than older brokers
- Inactivity fee
- Fewer research tools than established competitors
Frequently asked questions
Is Capital.com regulated?
Yes. Capital.com companies hold licences from ASIC, FCA, CMA (UAE), CySEC, FSA (SC), SCB (6 licences in our database). Your protection depends on which Capital.com company you open an account with, so check that company on the regulator's register before you deposit.
Is Capital.com safe?
Capital.com has a score of 8.4/10, and we found no regulator alerts against its own companies or websites in the IOSCO database. No broker is risk-free: leveraged CFDs can lose you money quickly.
Which Capital.com company will I open an account with?
It depends on where you live. The companies in our database are: Capital Com (UK) Limited (FCA, United Kingdom); Capital Com SV Investments Limited (CySEC, Cyprus (EU)); Capital Com Australia Pty Ltd (ASIC, Australia); Capital Com MENA Securities Trading LLC (CMA (UAE), United Arab Emirates); Capital Com Online Investments Ltd (SCB, Bahamas); Capital Com Stock and CFD Investing Ltd (FSA (SC), Seychelles). Clients outside the UK, EU and Australia are often onboarded to an offshore company with weaker protection.
Does Capital.com accept US clients?
No. Capital.com doesn't accept US residents.
What's the minimum deposit and maximum leverage at Capital.com?
Minimum deposit: $20. Maximum leverage: 30:1 retail (FCA / ASIC / EU); higher with offshore entities.
Which platforms does Capital.com offer?
Capital.com web, Capital.com app, MT4, TradingView.
CFDs are complex instruments and carry a high risk of losing money quickly because of leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Make sure you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Licence data checked 12 Oct 2026. Details can change; always confirm on the regulator's register.