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Is FXPesa safe and legit?

Short answer, from public records

FXPesa states licences from CMA Kenya. We matched 1 on the regulator's own register (CMA Kenya). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself.

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Licences

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  • ✓ On registerCMA Kenya 107EGM Securities Limited

Regulator warnings

All warnings

None naming the firm itself.

0 look-alike site warnings (these copy the name; they are not FXPesa)

Real site: https://www.fxpesa.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 FXPesa safe?

FXPesa states licences from CMA Kenya. We matched 1 on the regulator's own register (CMA Kenya). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself. We don't say whether a broker is safe for you. Check the licence number on the regulator's register before you deposit.

Is FXPesa regulated?

FXPesa states licences from CMA Kenya. Which entity you sign up with depends on your country, and protections differ by regulator.

Are there fake FXPesa websites?

We found no regulator warnings about look-alike sites for FXPesa. Still type the address yourself: https://www.fxpesa.com/

Which FXPesa company holds the CMA Kenya licence (Kenya)?

EGM Securities Limited, licence number 107. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://licensees.cma.or.ke/licenses/5/

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 Info may be out of date or wrong.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