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Is Deriv safe and legit?

Short answer, from public records

Deriv states licences from Labuan FSA, FSC BVI, CIMA, FSC Mauritius and VFSC. We matched 1 on the regulator's own register (FSC Mauritius). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself. 1 warning list look-alike sites copying its name.

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Licences

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  • ✓ On registerFSC Mauritius Deriv (Mauritius) Ltd · Checked on 17 Oct 2026
  • Stated by brokerLabuan FSA Deriv (FX) Ltd
  • Stated by brokerFSC BVI Deriv (BVI) Ltd
  • Stated by brokerCIMA Deriv Investments (Cayman) Limited
  • Stated by brokerVFSC Deriv (V) Ltd

Regulator warnings

All warnings

None naming the firm itself.

1 look-alike site warning (these copy the name; they are not Deriv)

Real site: https://deriv.com/

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Scam red flags to check yourself

  • Someone contacts you first (WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, dating apps) and offers to trade for you.
  • Guaranteed or fixed returns, or “no-loss” accounts.
  • A web address that is close to, but not exactly, the broker's real site.
  • Pressure to deposit more before you can withdraw, or “tax/fees” to release your money.
  • The licence number on the site doesn't match the regulator's register, or the company name differs.

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Questions

Is Deriv safe?

Deriv states licences from Labuan FSA, FSC BVI, CIMA, FSC Mauritius and VFSC. We matched 1 on the regulator's own register (FSC Mauritius). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself. 1 warning list look-alike sites copying its name. We don't say whether a broker is safe for you. Check the licence number on the regulator's register before you deposit.

Is Deriv regulated?

Deriv states licences from Labuan FSA, FSC BVI, CIMA, FSC Mauritius, VFSC. Which entity you sign up with depends on your country, and protections differ by regulator.

Are there fake Deriv websites?

Yes. Regulators have listed 1 look-alike site copying the name. Always type the address yourself: https://deriv.com/

Which Deriv company holds the Labuan FSA licence (Malaysia (Labuan))?

Deriv (FX) Ltd. This is what the broker or a source states; we haven't matched it on the register. Check it yourself on the register: https://www.labuanfsa.gov.my/

Which Deriv company holds the FSC BVI licence (British Virgin Islands)?

Deriv (BVI) Ltd. This is what the broker or a source states; we haven't matched it on the register. Check it yourself on the register: https://www.bvifsc.vg/regulated-entities

Which Deriv company holds the CIMA licence (Cayman Islands)?

Deriv Investments (Cayman) Limited. This is what the broker or a source states; we haven't matched it on the register. Check it yourself on the register: https://www.cima.ky/search-entities-cima

Which Deriv company holds the FSC Mauritius licence (Mauritius)?

Deriv (Mauritius) Ltd. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://opr.fscmauritius.org/ords/opr/r/fsc-opr/fsc-online-public-register-opr

Which Deriv company holds the VFSC licence (Vanuatu)?

Deriv (V) Ltd. This is what the broker or a source states; we haven't matched it on the register. Check it yourself on the register: https://www.vfsc.vu/

Which look-alike websites have regulators flagged for Deriv?

Deriv-Trades / deriv-trades.ltd (FCA). These copy the name and are not Deriv. Its own site is https://deriv.com/.

Facts from public sources, not advice. Info may be out of date or wrong. Always check with the regulator before you trade.