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Exness

Exness Group · Limassol, Cyprus

High-volume retail broker known for very high leverage and instant withdrawals, serving most clients offshore.

Regulated1 tier-1 regulator2 regulator alertsEst. 2008
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2 regulator alerts against Exness, 2 in the last two years.

Regulators say these Exness companies or websites aren't authorised in their countries. See the alerts

Licences (7)

The broker also reports licences from FSC (MU). 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

Regulation strength 40%
7.9
Licence status 20%
10.0
Track record 15%
9.0
Transparency 15%
7.0
Regulator alerts 10%
2.0

Weighted total: 7.8 / 10, ranked #26 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  • Licence status: Whether any licence has been revoked or has expired.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 (2)

DateRegulatorName as publishedSource
29 May 2026CNV
Argentina		EXNESS SC LTD.
exness.com		Source ↗
10 Oct 2025FSA (OM)
Oman		Exness
exness.com/ar		Source ↗

Scam sites impersonating Exness

These alerts are about fraudsters copying the broker's name. They don't count against its score. Always check the website address before you log in or deposit.

  • Exnessfxcapital: FCA, 21 Oct 2022 · source

Overview

Exness is one of the largest retail forex brokers by trading volume. Its Cyprus company is licensed by CySEC and its UK company by the FCA (for professional clients only), but most international clients are served by offshore companies in Seychelles, the British Virgin Islands and Curaçao, which offer very high leverage. Regulators in Argentina and Oman have issued alerts saying Exness isn't authorised in their countries.

Who it suits: Experienced traders who want high leverage and fast withdrawals, and who understand that most non-EU accounts sit with offshore entities that have weaker protection.

Company information

CompanyExness Group
HeadquartersLimassol, Cyprus
Founded2008
Stock listingPrivate company
Websitewww.exness.com
US clientsNot accepted

Trading conditions

Minimum deposit$10 (Standard account)
Maximum leverage30:1 retail (EU); much higher with offshore entities
PlatformsMT4, MT5, Exness Terminal, Exness Trade app
InstrumentsForex, metals, energies, indices, share CFDs, crypto CFDs

Pros & cons

Pros

  • CySEC-licensed EU entity
  • Low $10 minimum deposit on standard accounts
  • MT4, MT5 and its own Exness Terminal
  • Fast, often automated withdrawals

Cons

  • Most international clients are onboarded to offshore entities
  • UK entity serves professional clients only
  • Regulator alerts in Argentina (2026) and Oman (2025)
  • No US clients

Frequently asked questions

Is Exness regulated?

Yes. Exness companies hold licences from FCA, CySEC, FSCA, CMA (KE), BVI FSC, CBCS, FSA (SC) (7 licences in our database). Your protection depends on which Exness company you open an account with, so check that company on the regulator's register before you deposit.

Is Exness safe?

Exness has a score of 7.8/10. Regulators in Argentina, Oman have issued 2 regulator alerts saying Exness companies or websites aren't authorised to offer services there (most recent: 29 May 2026). Only open an account if the broker is allowed to operate where you live.

Which Exness company will I open an account with?

It depends on where you live. The companies in our database are: Exness (Cy) Ltd (CySEC, Cyprus (EU)); Exness (UK) Ltd (FCA, United Kingdom); Exness ZA (Pty) Ltd (FSCA, South Africa); Exness (KE) Limited (CMA (KE), Kenya); Exness (SC) Ltd (FSA (SC), Seychelles); Exness (VG) Ltd (BVI FSC, British Virgin Islands); Exness B.V. (CBCS, Curaçao). Clients outside the UK, EU and Australia are often onboarded to an offshore company with weaker protection.

Does Exness accept US clients?

No. Exness doesn't accept US residents.

What's the minimum deposit and maximum leverage at Exness?

Minimum deposit: $10 (Standard account). Maximum leverage: 30:1 retail (EU); much higher with offshore entities.

Which platforms does Exness offer?

MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal, Exness Trade app.

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.