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Is Eightcap safe and legit?

Short answer, from public records

Eightcap states licences from ASIC, FCA, CySEC, SCB, FSA Seychelles and FSC Mauritius. We matched 6 on the regulator's own register (ASIC, FCA, CySEC, SCB, FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius). There is 1 regulator warning naming the firm itself. 2 warnings list look-alike sites copying its name.

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Licences

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  • ✓ On registerASIC 391441Eightcap Pty Ltd
  • ✓ On registerFCA 921296Eightcap Group Ltd · Checked on 17 Oct 2026
  • ✓ On registerCySEC 246/14Eightcap EU Ltd
  • ✓ On registerSCB SIA-F220Eightcap Global Limited · Checked on 17 Oct 2026
  • ✓ On registerFSA Seychelles SD100Eightcap International Ltd · Checked on 17 Oct 2026
  • ✓ On registerFSC Mauritius GB25204603Eightcap International Trading · Checked on 17 Oct 2026

Regulator warnings

All warnings

1 naming the firm itself

⚠ CSA: CSA investor alert (FCAA (SK))

2 look-alike site warnings (these copy the name; they are not Eightcap)

  • Eightcap VIP / eightcap.vip (clone of FCA authorised firm) FCA source ↗
  • EightCapital Market (eightcapitalmarket.com) ASIC source ↗

Real site: https://www.eightcap.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 Eightcap safe?

Eightcap states licences from ASIC, FCA, CySEC, SCB, FSA Seychelles and FSC Mauritius. We matched 6 on the regulator's own register (ASIC, FCA, CySEC, SCB, FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius). There is 1 regulator warning naming the firm itself. 2 warnings 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 Eightcap regulated?

Eightcap states licences from ASIC, FCA, CySEC, SCB, FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius. Which entity you sign up with depends on your country, and protections differ by regulator.

Are there fake Eightcap websites?

Yes. Regulators have listed 2 look-alike sites copying the name. Always type the address yourself: https://www.eightcap.com/

Which Eightcap company holds the ASIC licence (Australia)?

Eightcap Pty Ltd, licence number 391441. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/asic-afs-licensee

Which Eightcap company holds the FCA licence (United Kingdom)?

Eightcap Group Ltd, licence number 921296. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://register.fca.org.uk/s/firm?id=0014G00002TptadQAB

Which Eightcap company holds the CySEC licence (Cyprus)?

Eightcap EU Ltd, licence number 246/14. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://www.cysec.gov.cy/en-GB/entities/investment-firms/cypriot/

Which Eightcap company holds the SCB licence (Bahamas)?

Eightcap Global Limited, licence number SIA-F220. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://scb.gov.bs/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/SIA-Firms-as-at-30-September-2026-1.pdf

Which Eightcap company holds the FSA Seychelles licence (Seychelles)?

Eightcap International Ltd, licence number SD100. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://fsaseychelles.sc/regulated-entities/capital-markets#tab-securities-dealer

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

Eightcap International Trading, licence number GB25204603. 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 regulators have warned about Eightcap?

CSA: CSA investor alert (FCAA (SK)).

Which look-alike websites have regulators flagged for Eightcap?

Eightcap VIP / eightcap.vip (clone of FCA authorised firm) (FCA), EightCapital Market (eightcapitalmarket.com) (ASIC). These copy the name and are not Eightcap. Its own site is https://www.eightcap.com/.

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