Which FOREX.com entity serves UAE residents
FOREX.com has a UAE entity on record (StoneX Financial (DIFC) Limited (DFSA, licence F004288)), but that licence is not active for forex or CFD clients on our record: it is withdrawn, suspended, or limited to securities, wealth or other activity. It does not give UAE forex or CFD clients local supervision.
Status on BrokerBazaar UAE: Local licence not active for execution. "Available" is not the same as "regulated in the UAE": only a Capital Market Authority (CMA, formerly SCA), DFSA or FSRA licence gives you local supervision and a local complaints route.
Funding in AED and local payment methods
FOREX.com has not stated AED account denomination or UAE local bank transfer on its BrokerBazaar submission. Deposit methods listed: Bank wire, Debit/credit card, ACH (US), Region-dependent online payment methods. Expect USD-denominated accounts and a card or bank FX conversion fee unless the broker confirms AED wallets.
Withdrawal methods listed: Bank wire, Debit/credit card refunds, ACH (US), Region-dependent online payment methods. UAE banks may query incoming payments from offshore brokers; keep your deposit records.
Islamic (swap-free) account for UAE traders
FOREX.com states that a swap-free account is available, subject to conditions such as holding-period limits or a replacement admin fee. Confirm which instruments are eligible and whether an administration charge replaces the overnight swap.
UAE-specific risk note
FOREX.com's UAE entity (StoneX Financial (DIFC) Limited (DFSA, licence F004288)) does not hold an active licence for forex or CFD clients on our record. Your account and deposits sit with a foreign entity, so CMA client-money rules and the CMA complaints route do not cover them. Your recourse is with the foreign regulator of the onboarding entity (CFTC / NFA, FCA, ASIC, CySEC are strict-tier).
Leveraged CFD trading carries a high risk of loss. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.
FOREX.com at a glance
FOREX.com is a global forex and CFD broker brand operated by entities within the GAIN Capital / StoneX group, offering retail and institutional clients access to FX, indices, commodities and cryptocurrencies via proprietary and third-party trading platforms.
FOREX.com reports a founding year of 2001 and a head office in Bedminster, New Jersey, USA (part of StoneX / GAIN Capital group). It lists 9 regulators and 5 trading platforms.
BrokerBazaar verdict
FOREX.com is a reputable, multi-jurisdictionally regulated broker suitable for a wide range of traders, offering strong platform choices and institutional backing.
Legal entities, regulation and licences
FOREX.com operates through 9 legal entities, each supervised separately. Your account is with one specific entity, so the protections you receive depend on which one onboards you, not on the group's strongest licence. Overall, the group is supervised by at least one strict-tier regulator.
Licence check: Not independently checked. This broker has submitted its details. BrokerBazaar has not yet independently checked them. A company registration or general business licence is not permission to offer regulated brokerage services; only the register entries linked in the table count.
Countries accepted and restricted
FOREX.com states that it accepts clients from United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Singapore, Japan, European Union, Cayman Islands. Availability is decided per entity and can change without notice; residents of jurisdictions such as the USA, and often the EU and UK, are frequently excluded from offshore entities.
Trading products, platforms and account types
Instruments: Forex, Indices, Shares, Commodities, Metals, Cryptocurrencies, Bonds, Futures. Platforms: FOREX.com Web Trading, FOREX.com Mobile App, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView. Account types: Standard, RAW Spread, MetaTrader (MT5), Corporate / Trust, Joint.
Best-for tags assigned by our team: Forex Traders, Active Traders, TradingView Traders, MetaTrader Traders, Research-Focused Traders, Multi-Asset Traders.
Minimum deposit, spreads, commissions and other charges
The minimum deposit is From $100. Spreads start from 0.0 pips (RAW Spread) and commission is None (Standard) · From $5 per lot/side (RAW Spread). Maximum leverage is Not disclosed (dynamic), subject to the cap of the entity that holds your account. Figures refer to GAIN Global Markets Inc. (CIMA), the group's default entity; the entity that onboards you may publish different terms, checked 8 October 2026.
Swap-free / Islamic account: available (conditional). Swap type: variable. Headline spreads are usually quoted for the most expensive account tier's cheapest instrument; compare total cost for your typical trade.
Deposits and withdrawals
Deposit methods: Bank wire, Debit/credit card, ACH (US), Region-dependent online payment methods. Withdrawal methods: Bank wire, Debit/credit card refunds, ACH (US), Region-dependent online payment methods.
Withdrawal speed and fees are set by the entity and payment provider. Withdrawal delays are the most common complaint category on BrokerBazaar across all brokers; keep identity documents current and withdraw to the same method you deposited with where required by anti-money-laundering rules.
Execution model, negative balance protection and client money
Negative balance protection: Not specified. Scalping allowed: Yes. Algorithmic trading allowed: Yes. News trading allowed: Yes. Hedging: both. These conditions were compiled from public information and have not yet been confirmed by the broker.
Client-money rules follow the regulator of the entity that holds your account: CIMA: Segregation and AML controls required. Compensation: No central compensation scheme. CFTC: Segregation and strict capital rules enforced federally. Compensation: No retail forex compensation scheme. FCA: Segregated in ring-fenced client accounts under the CASS rules. Compensation: FSCS — up to £85,000 per client. ASIC: Held in segregated client trust accounts under the Corporations Act. Compensation: No central scheme; AFCA handles disputes.
Not covered: StoneX Financial (DIFC) Limited (DFSA). This licence covers a different activity (such as securities, wealth or payments), so its client-money rules do not apply to a forex or CFD account.
Complaints and dispute process
Formal complaints: UScompliance@stonex.com. Phone: 1-877-367-3946. Complaints can initially be raised through customer service by phone, email or other communication. Formal complaints can be submitted to the Compliance Department at UScompliance@stonex.com. If the complaint is not satisfactorily resolved, it may be referred to the NFA and/or CFTC.
If the broker does not resolve a complaint, escalate to the ombudsman or regulator of the entity that holds your account. BrokerBazaar's Dispute Support Desk can help you document and escalate a case.
Strengths and limitations
- Strength: Well-known, long-established global brand with institutional backing
- Strength: Multiple regulated entities across key jurisdictions
- Strength: Range of platforms (proprietary and MT4/MT5) and good charting tools
- Limitation: Pricing and product availability vary significantly by region
- Limitation: Not the lowest-cost option for very high-volume traders in every market
- Limitation: Customer reviews occasionally show complaints about withdrawals/support
Who this broker suits, and who it does not
FOREX.com is most relevant to traders looking for: Forex Traders, Active Traders, TradingView Traders, MetaTrader Traders, Research-Focused Traders, Multi-Asset Traders.
It is less suitable for anyone who needs a strict-tier regulator in their own country of residence but would be onboarded by an offshore entity, for residents of restricted jurisdictions, and for beginners who have not yet understood leverage and margin. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.
FOREX.com change history
Every published fact change, with the previous value and the date it took effect. Each entry says whether the broker made the change itself or our editors checked it against an official source. Regulation and licence claims are always checked by an editor.
No fact changes recorded for FOREX.com yet. Changes appear here as soon as the broker updates its profile or our editors confirm a change.
Frequently asked questions about FOREX.com
Data sources. Broker submission, the regulator registers linked above, web-archive and domain records, and third-party traffic data. No independent licence check date is recorded yet. External ratings: WikiFX 8.27/10; Forex Peace Army 2.007/5; FX Empire N/A/5; Google Play Store 4.7/5; Apple App Store 4.6/5.
Commercial disclosure. BrokerBazaar is independent and not owned by any broker. We have no commercial relationship with FOREX.com. How we make money. Trading leveraged products carries a high risk of loss.