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    FXPesa vs FXTM: 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 FXPesa FXTM
    Rating
    5.0/5 on other platforms 3.7K ratings
    4.3/5 on other platforms 1.9K ratings
    Rating on other platforms 5.0/5 (3.7K) 4.3/5 (1.9K)
    Regulators CMA (Kenya) FSC, FSCA, CMA (Kenya), CMA (UAE)
    Minimum deposit No minimum $30
    Account types Standard, Premier Micro, Rewards Plus, Rewards, Advantage, Advantage Stocks
    Commission per lot (raw spread account) $7 $7
    Platforms MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Equiti Trader MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
    Maximum leverage up to 1:400 (CMA (Kenya)) up to 1:5000 (FSC)
    Swap-free (Islamic) account On request Yes
    Deposit and withdrawal methods 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) Visa / Mastercard, Bank transfer, Skrill, Neteller
    Retail CFD accounts losing money 80% —
    Not available in 4 countries 17 countries
    Founded — —
    Headquarters Kenya —
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    Frequently asked questions

    Which regulators license FXPesa and FXTM?

    FXPesa is licensed by CMA (Kenya); FXTM by FSC, FSCA, CMA (Kenya), and CMA (UAE).

    What is the minimum deposit at FXPesa and FXTM?

    FXPesa: No minimum. FXTM: $30.

    Which trading platforms do FXPesa and FXTM offer?

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

    Which payment methods do FXPesa and FXTM support?

    Both support Skrill, Neteller, Visa / Mastercard, and Bank transfer 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 FXPesa and FXTM rated on other platforms?

    FXPesa: 5.0/5 (3.7K); FXTM: 4.3/5 (1.9K). These are ratings by app store and TradingView users, not a Wealth.cat score.

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