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Is Interactive Brokers safe and legit?

Short answer, from public records

Interactive Brokers states licences from SEC/CFTC, FCA, CBI, ASIC and CIRO. We matched 4 on the regulator's own register (SEC/CFTC, FCA, CBI, ASIC). We found no 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 registerSEC/CFTC 0258600INTERACTIVE BROKERS LLC · Checked on 17 Oct 2026
  • ✓ On registerFCA 208159Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Limited · Checked on 17 Oct 2026
  • ✓ On registerCBI C423427Interactive Brokers Ireland Limited · Checked on 17 Oct 2026
  • ✓ On registerASIC 453554Interactive Brokers Australia Pty Ltd
  • Stated by brokerCIRO Interactive Brokers Canada Inc.

Regulator warnings

All warnings

None naming the firm itself.

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

  • Interactive Brokers / Polar Capital (Clone of FCA Authorised Firm) FCA source ↗
  • Interactive Brokers (clone of an FCA Authorised Firm) FCA source ↗

Real site: https://www.interactivebrokers.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 Interactive Brokers safe?

Interactive Brokers states licences from SEC/CFTC, FCA, CBI, ASIC and CIRO. We matched 4 on the regulator's own register (SEC/CFTC, FCA, CBI, ASIC). We found no 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 Interactive Brokers regulated?

Interactive Brokers states licences from SEC/CFTC, FCA, CBI, ASIC, CIRO. Which entity you sign up with depends on your country, and protections differ by regulator.

Are there fake Interactive Brokers websites?

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

Which Interactive Brokers company holds the SEC/CFTC licence (United States)?

INTERACTIVE BROKERS LLC, licence number 0258600. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://www.nfa.futures.org/BasicNet/basic-profile.aspx?nfaid=0258600

Which Interactive Brokers company holds the FCA licence (United Kingdom)?

Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Limited, licence number 208159. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://register.fca.org.uk/s/firm?id=001b000000MfKjCAAV

Which Interactive Brokers company holds the CBI licence (Ireland)?

Interactive Brokers Ireland Limited, licence number C423427. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://registers.centralbank.ie/DownloadsPage.aspx

Which Interactive Brokers company holds the ASIC licence (Australia)?

Interactive Brokers Australia Pty Ltd, licence number 453554. 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 Interactive Brokers company holds the CIRO licence (Canada)?

Interactive Brokers Canada Inc.. 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.ciro.ca/investors/choosing-investment-adviser/dealers-we-regulate

Which look-alike websites have regulators flagged for Interactive Brokers?

Interactive Brokers / Polar Capital (Clone of FCA Authorised Firm) (FCA), Interactive Brokers (clone of an FCA Authorised Firm) (FCA). These copy the name and are not Interactive Brokers. Its own site is https://www.interactivebrokers.com/.

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