Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission
CySEC supervises investment firms in Cyprus.
- Our tier
- Tier 2
- Jurisdiction
- EEA
- Public register
- Open the official register
CySEC supervises investment firms in Cyprus. Many international broker brands hold a Cyprus Investment Firm licence and use EU passporting to serve clients across the European Economic Area.
What it means for a retail trader
EU-wide rules apply: leverage capped at 30:1 on major currency pairs, negative balance protection, a standardised risk warning and no trading bonuses for retail clients. The Investor Compensation Fund covers eligible retail clients up to €20,000 if a firm cannot meet its obligations.
How to check a firm
Search the firm’s legal name or licence number on the official register linked above. Confirm that the name, the number and the website on the register match the firm you are dealing with, and that its permissions cover the product you want to trade. Clone firms often borrow a real firm’s name and number but use a different web address.
Brokers in our database with a CySEC licence
| Broker | Trust Score | Your entity & regulator | Min. deposit | Platforms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admirals Since 2001 | 48/99 | FSA Seychelles #SD073 Admirals SC Ltd | $100 | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 | Review Visit AdmiralsOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| Capital.com Since 2016 | 44/99 | SCB #SIA-F245 Capital Com Online Investments Ltd | $20 | Own platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView | Review Visit Capital.comOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| Eightcap Since 2009 | 46/99 | SCB #SIA-F220 Eightcap Global Ltd | $100 | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView | Review Visit EightcapOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| eToro Since 2007 · NASDAQ: ETOR | 56/99 | FSA Seychelles #SD076 eToro (Seychelles) Ltd | $50 | Own platform | Review Visit eToroOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| Exness Since 2008 | 42/99 | FSA Seychelles #SD025 Exness (SC) Ltd | $10 | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Own platform | Review Visit ExnessOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| FBS Since 2009 | 38/99 | FSC Belize FBS Markets Inc. | $5 | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Own platform | Review Visit FBSOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| FOREX.com Since 2001 · NASDAQ: SNEX (parent) | 62/99 | CIMA #25033 GAIN Global Markets Inc. | $100 | Own platform, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView | Review Visit FOREX.comOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| FP Markets Since 2005 | 30/99 | SVG FSA FP Markets LLC | $100 | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView | Review Visit FP MarketsOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| FxPro Since 2006 | 40/99 | SCB #SIA-F184 FxPro Global Markets Ltd | $100 | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, Own platform | Review Visit FxProOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| HFM Since 2010 | 42/99 | FSA Seychelles #SD015 HF Markets (Seychelles) Ltd | $0 | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Own platform | Review Visit HFMOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| IC Markets Since 2007 | 38/99 | FSA Seychelles #SD018 Raw Trading Ltd | $200 | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView | Review Visit IC MarketsOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| Octa Since 2011 | 16/99 | Octa Markets Ltd | $25 | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Own platform | Review Visit OctaOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| Pepperstone Since 2010 | 54/99 | SCB #SIA-F217 Pepperstone Markets Limited | $0 | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView | Review Visit PepperstoneOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| Plus500 Since 2008 · LSE: PLUS | 62/99 | FSA Seychelles #SD039 Plus500SEY Ltd | $100 | Own platform | Review Visit Plus500Official site · we earn no commission here |
| ThinkMarkets Since 2010 | 48/99 | FSA Seychelles #SD060 TF Global Markets Int Limited | $0 | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, Own platform | Review Visit ThinkMarketsOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| Tickmill Since 2014 | 38/99 | FSA Seychelles #SD008 Tickmill Ltd | $100 | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView | Review Visit TickmillOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| XM Since 2009 | 40/99 | FSC Belize XM Global Limited | $5 | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 | Review Visit XMOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| XTB Since 2002 · WSE: XTB | 50/99 | FSC Belize XTB International Limited | $0 | Own platform | Review Visit XTBOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
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