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    FBS 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

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    Criterion FBS FXPesa
    Rating
    4.9/5 on other platforms 117K ratings
    5.0/5 on other platforms 3.7K ratings
    Rating on other platforms 4.9/5 (117K) 5.0/5 (3.7K)
    Regulators FSC Belize CMA (Kenya)
    Minimum deposit $5 No minimum
    Account types Standard Standard, Premier
    Commission per lot (raw spread account) — $7
    Platforms MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Equiti Trader
    Maximum leverage up to 1:3000 (FSC Belize) up to 1:400 (CMA (Kenya))
    Swap-free (Islamic) account Yes On request
    Deposit and withdrawal methods Visa / Mastercard, Bank transfer, Skrill, Neteller 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 — 80%
    Not available in 70 countries 4 countries
    Founded 2009 —
    Headquarters Belize Kenya
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    Frequently asked questions

    Which regulators license FBS and FXPesa?

    FBS is licensed by FSC Belize; FXPesa by CMA (Kenya).

    What is the minimum deposit at FBS and FXPesa?

    FBS: $5. FXPesa: No minimum.

    Which trading platforms do FBS and FXPesa offer?

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

    Which payment methods do FBS and FXPesa support?

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

    How are FBS and FXPesa rated on other platforms?

    FBS: 4.9/5 (117K); FXPesa: 5.0/5 (3.7K). These are ratings by app store and TradingView users, not a Wealth.cat score.

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