Best Forex Brokers in South Africa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦

Compare FSCA-regulated forex brokers with the best trading conditions for South Africa-based traders. This list covers brokers whose licence for this jurisdiction PipsPal has recorded; a broker we cannot evidence is left off rather than listed under a licence we cannot show.

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Top 6 Forex Brokers

Ranked on the factors above — this order reflects fit for this specific use case, not overall broker quality. The rating shown on each card is our general assessment, which is why a lower-rated broker can rank higher here.

#1

IC Markets

4.3
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ASIC
Overall rating
4.3
EUR/USD
0.88
Min Deposit
$200
Platforms
MetaTrader 4 Β· MetaTrader 5 Β· cTrader
Regulation
ASIC, CySEC, FSA (Seychelles)
Founded
2007
Why IC Markets ranks here

Holds 1 tier-1 licence (ASIC). Operating since 2007. EUR/USD averages 0.88 pips.

#2

FP Markets

4.3
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Β½
ASIC
Overall rating
4.3
EUR/USD
1.16
Min Deposit
$100
Platforms
MetaTrader 4 Β· MetaTrader 5 Β· cTrader
Regulation
ASIC, CySEC, FSCA
Founded
2005
Why FP Markets ranks here

Holds 1 tier-1 licence (ASIC). Operating since 2005. EUR/USD averages 1.16 pips.

#3

Exness

4
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FCA
Overall rating
4
EUR/USD
0.84
Min Deposit
$10
Platforms
MetaTrader 4 Β· MetaTrader 5 Β· Exness Terminal
Regulation
FCA, CySEC, FSCA
Founded
2008
Why Exness ranks here

Holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA). Operating since 2008. EUR/USD averages 0.84 pips.

#4

HFM

4
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FCA
Overall rating
4
EUR/USD
0.63
Min Deposit
$0
Platforms
MetaTrader 4 Β· MetaTrader 5 Β· HFM Platform
Regulation
FCA, CySEC, DFSA
Founded
2010
Why HFM ranks here

Holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA). Operating since 2010. EUR/USD averages 0.63 pips.

#5

FXTM

3.4
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FCA
Overall rating
3.4
EUR/USD
β€”
Min Deposit
$10
Platforms
MetaTrader 4 Β· MetaTrader 5 Β· FXTM Trader
Regulation
FCA, CySEC, FSCA
Founded
2011
Why FXTM ranks here

Holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA). Operating since 2011.

#6

Tickmill

3.5
β˜…β˜…β˜…Β½
FCA
Overall rating
3.5
EUR/USD
1.66
Min Deposit
$100
Platforms
MetaTrader 4 Β· MetaTrader 5 Β· TradingView
Regulation
FCA, CySEC, FSCA
Founded
2014
Why Tickmill ranks here

Holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA). Operating since 2014. EUR/USD averages 1.66 pips.

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