Which NordFX entity serves UAE residents
NordFX has not confirmed to BrokerBazaar whether it accepts UAE residents, and it lists no UAE-licensed entity. Availability should be treated as unconfirmed until the broker states it in writing.
Status on BrokerBazaar UAE: Availability not confirmed. "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
NordFX has not stated AED account denomination or UAE local bank transfer on its BrokerBazaar submission. Deposit methods listed: Credit Card, Debit Card (Visa / Mastercard), Bank Wire Transfer, Neteller, Skrill, Cryptocurrencies (USDT, BTC, ETH), Perfect Money, WebMoney. Expect USD-denominated accounts and a card or bank FX conversion fee unless the broker confirms AED wallets.
Withdrawal methods listed: Bank Wire Transfer, Credit / Debit Card, Neteller, Skrill, Cryptocurrencies, Perfect Money. UAE banks may query incoming payments from offshore brokers; keep your deposit records.
Islamic (swap-free) account for UAE traders
NordFX states that a swap-free account is available. Confirm which instruments are eligible and whether an administration charge replaces the overnight swap.
UAE-specific risk note
Because NordFX has no UAE licence on record, the CMA cannot intervene in a dispute. None of the recorded regulators is strict-tier, so recourse is limited. The CMA periodically publishes warnings about unlicensed platforms marketing to UAE residents; check its list before depositing.
Leveraged CFD trading carries a high risk of loss. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.
NordFX at a glance
Founded in 2008, NordFX is an international online forex and CFD brokerage operated under the Nord Group umbrella. The brand operates via Nord Premium LTD, regulated as an Investment Dealer by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Mauritius (Licence No. GB24204016), NordFX LTD (Saint Lucia, Reg. No. 2023-00470), and historically via Vanuatu (VFSC No. 14613). NordFX provides retail trading across 30+ currency pairs, precious metals, indices, crude oil, and cryptocurrency pairs with leverage up to 1:1000 via MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), and mobile apps.
NordFX reports a founding year of 2008 and a head office in Ebene, Mauritius. It lists 3 regulators and 8 trading platforms.
BrokerBazaar verdict
NordFX (Nord Premium LTD / NordFX LTD / Nord Group) is an established retail broker operating internationally since 2008. Regulated offshore by the FSC of Mauritius (Licence No. GB24204016) and registered in Saint Lucia, it specializes in high-leverage trading up to 1:1000 across MT4 and MT5. With competitive ECN spreads but an absence of Tier-1 regulatory protections or statutory compensation funds, it carries moderate-to-high counterparty default risk.
Legal entities, regulation and licences
NordFX operates through 2 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 moderate-tier regulators only.
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
NordFX states that it accepts clients from International availability across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America (Excluding the United States, Canada, European Union retail, Japan, North Korea, Iran, and sanctioned jurisdictions) 10. Pros and Cons (one per line). 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.
Known restrictions flagged in our review: Retail services are strictly restricted to residents of the United States, Canada, and the European Union.
Trading products, platforms and account types
Instruments: Forex Pairs, Crypto CFDs (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple), Precious Metals (Gold, Silver), Energy Commodities (Crude Oil), Index CFDs, Share CFDs. Platforms: MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), MT4 WebTrader, MT5 WebTrader, MT4 Mobile (iOS / Android), MT5 Mobile (iOS / Android), MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5. Account types: Fix Account, Pro Account, Zero Account, PAMM Account, Copy Trading Account, Islamic Swap-Free Account, Demo Account.
Best-for tags assigned by our team: High Leverage, Low Minimum Deposit, Crypto CFDs, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, PAMM Accounts, Copy Trading, Scalping.
Minimum deposit, spreads, commissions and other charges
The minimum deposit is $10. Spreads start from From 0.0 pips and commission is None (standard) · $0 (raw). Maximum leverage is 1:1000 (dynamic), subject to the cap of the entity that holds your account.
Swap-free / Islamic account: available (yes). Swap type: not specified. 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: Credit Card, Debit Card (Visa / Mastercard), Bank Wire Transfer, Neteller, Skrill, Cryptocurrencies (USDT, BTC, ETH), Perfect Money, WebMoney. Withdrawal methods: Bank Wire Transfer, Credit / Debit Card, Neteller, Skrill, Cryptocurrencies, Perfect Money.
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: No. Scalping allowed: Yes. Algorithmic trading allowed: Yes. News trading allowed: Yes. Hedging: hedging.
Client-money rules follow the regulator of the entity that holds your account. Check that regulator's rules on its register.
Not covered: Nord Premium LTD (FSC (Mauritius)). 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: compliance@nordfx.com. Phone: +230 467 6000. Customer complaints are formally addressed by the Compliance and Legal Affairs Department of Nord Premium LTD at Ebene, Mauritius. If a grievance cannot be settled directly with the broker, clients registered under Nord Premium LTD have the right to escalate the dispute to the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Mauritius. Client funds are kept in segregated bank accounts separated from corporate working capital. However, accounts contracted under offshore entities (such as NordFX LTD in Saint Lucia or NFX Capital VU Inc. in Vanuatu) operate outside Tier-1 European or Anglo-American statutory compensation systems, meaning clients do not benefit from statutory compensation schemes such as the UK FSCS or Cyprus ICF in the event of institutional default.
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: Over 15 years of continuous operating history in international retail forex since 2008
- Strength: High flexible leverage up to 1:1000 available across multiple trading account types
- Strength: Low initial capital requirement with a $10 minimum deposit on Fix and Pro accounts
- Strength: Full platform ecosystem support across both MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 suites
- Strength: Raw spreads starting from 0.0 pips on the ECN Zero account with execution speeds under 0.5 seconds
- Limitation: Lacks direct Tier-1 regulatory licensing from authorities such as the UK FCA, ASIC, or JFSA
- Limitation: International retail accounts are onboarded under offshore Mauritius, Saint Lucia, or Vanuatu entities
- Limitation: Standard client agreement does not guarantee automated negative balance protection across all conditions
- Limitation: Does not offer real physical equities or physical deliverable digital assets
- Limitation: Retail services are strictly restricted to residents of the United States, Canada, and the European Union
Who this broker suits, and who it does not
NordFX is most relevant to traders looking for: High Leverage, Low Minimum Deposit, Crypto CFDs, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, PAMM Accounts, Copy Trading, Scalping.
It is less suitable for anyone who needs a strict-tier regulator in their own country of residence, for residents of restricted jurisdictions, and for beginners who have not yet understood leverage and margin. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.
NordFX 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.
- Published 29 Oct 2026Updated by broker, awaiting editorial check
Regulated entities & licence numbers changed from Mauritius: Nord Premium LTD, FSC (Mauritius) GB24204016; Saint Lucia: NordFX LTD, Registrar of International Business Companies Registration No. 2023-00470; Vanuatu: NFX Capital VU Inc., VFSC 14613 to Mauritius: Nord Premium LTD, FSC (Mauritius) GB24204016; Saint Lucia: NordFX LTD, Registrar of International Business Companies Registration No. 2023-00470.
Frequently asked questions about NordFX
Data sources. Broker submission, the regulator registers linked above, Seychelles FSA capital markets register; nordfx.com company page, web-archive and domain records, and third-party traffic data. Last register check 2026-10-10. External ratings: Sitejabber 4/5; Trustpilot 4.4/5; Forex Peace Army 3.48/5; FastBull 4.6/5; Reliable Forex Brokers (Editorial Rating) 3.5/5.
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