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Is OANDA safe and legit?

Short answer, from public records

OANDA states licences from NFA/CFTC and ASIC. We matched 2 on the regulator's own register (NFA/CFTC, ASIC). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself.

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Licences

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  • ✓ On registerNFA/CFTC 0325821OANDA CORPORATION · Checked on 17 Oct 2026
  • ✓ On registerASIC 412981OANDA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Regulator warnings

All warnings

None naming the firm itself.

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

Real site: https://www.oanda.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 OANDA safe?

OANDA states licences from NFA/CFTC and ASIC. We matched 2 on the regulator's own register (NFA/CFTC, ASIC). 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 OANDA regulated?

OANDA states licences from NFA/CFTC, ASIC. Which entity you sign up with depends on your country, and protections differ by regulator.

Are there fake OANDA websites?

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

Which OANDA company holds the NFA/CFTC licence (United States)?

OANDA CORPORATION, licence number 0325821. 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=0325821

Which OANDA company holds the ASIC licence (Australia)?

OANDA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD, licence number 412981. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/asic-afs-licensee

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 Info may be out of date or wrong.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