CFDs are leveraged. Most retail traders lose money, and you can lose more than you deposit.
BrokrpediaCheck a broker
Is it safe?

Is Exness safe and legit?

Short answer, from public records

Exness states licences from FSCA (FSP licence), FSA Seychelles, CBCS Curaçao, FSC BVI, FSC Belize, FSC Mauritius, CMA Kenya, CySEC, FCA and FSCA (ODP licence). We matched 7 on the regulator's own register (FSCA, FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius, CMA Kenya, CySEC, FCA, FSCA ODP). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself. 1 warning list look-alike sites copying its name.

Watch to get warning alerts on My brokers.
Exness reviewLicences, costs, platforms and accounts

Licences

Full broker page
  • ✓ On registerFSCA 51024EXNESS ZA (PTY) LTD · Checked on 16 Oct 2026
  • ✓ On registerCySEC 178/12Exness (Cy) Ltd
  • ✓ On registerFCA 730729Exness (UK) Ltd · Checked on 17 Oct 2026
  • ✓ On registerFSCA ODP EXNESS SC (LTD)
  • ✓ On registerFSA Seychelles SD025Exness (SC) Ltd · Checked on 17 Oct 2026
  • ✓ On registerFSC Mauritius GB20025294Exness (MU) Ltd · Checked on 17 Oct 2026
  • ✓ On registerCMA Kenya 162Exness KE Limited
  • Stated by brokerCBCS Curaçao 0003LSIExness B.V.
  • Stated by brokerFSC BVI SIBA/L/20/1133Exness (VG) Ltd
  • Stated by brokerFSC Belize 9110312Forexite Ltd.

Regulator warnings

All warnings

None naming the firm itself.

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

Real site: https://www.exness.com/za/

Trustpilot

4.7 from 33,549 reviews. Read on Trustpilot ↗

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.

See Spotting scams in the Academy, or report a scam.

Questions

Is Exness safe?

Exness states licences from FSCA (FSP licence), FSA Seychelles, CBCS Curaçao, FSC BVI, FSC Belize, FSC Mauritius, CMA Kenya, CySEC, FCA and FSCA (ODP licence). We matched 7 on the regulator's own register (FSCA, FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius, CMA Kenya, CySEC, FCA, FSCA ODP). 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 Exness regulated?

Exness states licences from FSCA, FSA Seychelles, CBCS Curaçao, FSC BVI, FSC Belize, FSC Mauritius, CMA Kenya, CySEC, FCA, FSCA ODP. Which entity you sign up with depends on your country, and protections differ by regulator.

Are there fake Exness websites?

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

Which Exness company holds the FSCA licence (South Africa)?

EXNESS ZA (PTY) LTD, licence number 51024. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://www2.fsca.co.za/Fais/Search_FSP.htm

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

Exness (SC) Ltd, licence number SD025. 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 Exness company holds the CBCS Curaçao licence (Curaçao)?

Exness B.V., licence number 0003LSI. 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.centralbank.cw/

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

Exness (VG) Ltd, licence number SIBA/L/20/1133. 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 Exness company holds the FSC Belize licence (Belize)?

Forexite Ltd., licence number 9110312. 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.fscbelize.bz/

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

Exness (MU) Ltd, licence number GB20025294. 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 look-alike websites have regulators flagged for Exness?

Exnessfxcapital (FCA). These copy the name and are not Exness. Its own site is https://www.exness.com/za/.

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