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    Axi vs FXPesa: licences, costs and platforms

    Facts from both companies’ official pages and regulators’ registers, side by side. We show what the numbers say; the choice is yours.

    Facts verified on October 7, 2026

    Key differences

    Side by side

    Criterion Axi FXPesa
    Rating
    4.1/5 on other platforms 2.1K ratings
    5.0/5 on other platforms 3.7K ratings
    Rating on other platforms 4.1/5 (2.1K) 5.0/5 (3.7K)
    Regulators FCA, ASIC, DFSA CMA (Kenya)
    Minimum deposit — No minimum
    Account types Standard, Swap-free, Premium, Elite Standard, Premier
    Commission per lot (raw spread account) $3.50 $7
    Platforms MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Axi Trading Platform MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Equiti Trader
    Maximum leverage up to 1:1000 (AxiTrader LLC) up to 1:400 (CMA (Kenya))
    Swap-free (Islamic) account Yes On request
    Deposit and withdrawal methods Visa / Mastercard, PayPal, Bank transfer, Bank transfer (South Africa), Bank transfer (Nigeria), Mobile Money (MTN MoMo, Orange Money), Skrill, Neteller, USDT (TRC-20), PIX (Brazil) M-Pesa (Kenya), EazzyPay (Kenya), Mobile Money (MTN MoMo, Orange Money; Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania), Skrill, Neteller, Visa / Mastercard, Bank transfer, Airtel Money (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania), MTN Mobile Money (MoMo; Uganda)
    Retail CFD accounts losing money 67.7% 80%
    Not available in 2 countries 4 countries
    Founded 2007 —
    Headquarters — Kenya
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    Frequently asked questions

    Which regulators license Axi and FXPesa?

    Axi is licensed by FCA, ASIC, and DFSA; FXPesa by CMA (Kenya).

    Which trading platforms do Axi and FXPesa offer?

    Both offer MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. Only Axi offers Axi Trading Platform. Only FXPesa offers Equiti Trader.

    Which payment methods do Axi and FXPesa support?

    Both support Visa / Mastercard, Bank transfer, Mobile Money (MTN MoMo, Orange Money), Skrill, and Neteller for deposits and withdrawals. Only Axi supports PayPal, USDT (TRC-20), and PIX for deposits and withdrawals. Only FXPesa supports M-Pesa, EazzyPay, Airtel Money, and MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) for deposits and withdrawals.

    How are Axi and FXPesa rated on other platforms?

    Axi: 4.1/5 (2.1K); FXPesa: 5.0/5 (3.7K). These are ratings by app store and TradingView users, not a Wealth.cat score.

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