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Hapi vs Tiger Brokers: fees, markets and protection

Facts for both companies from their official pages; each was checked on the date shown in its review.

Facts verified on October 18, 2026

Key differences

Only Tiger Brokers lists Hong Kong Exchanges (HKEX), Singapore Exchange (SGX), Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE), and Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Only Hapi is licensed by FINRA.
Only Tiger Brokers is licensed by MAS, SFC, SEC, and ASIC.
Only Hapi supports PSE and Airtm for deposits and withdrawals.

Criterion	Hapi	Tiger Brokers On our watch list: check recent regulator actions and withdrawal reports before using it.
Rating	4.3/5 on other platforms 24.5K ratings	4.6/5 on other platforms 30.2K ratings
Regulators	FINRA	MAS, SFC, SEC, ASIC
Minimum deposit	No minimum	No minimum
Markets	US exchanges (NYSE, Nasdaq)	US exchanges (NYSE, Nasdaq), Hong Kong Exchanges (HKEX), Singapore Exchange (SGX), Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) +1
Products	stocks, ETFs, fractional shares	stocks, ETFs, fractional shares, bonds, options, funds
US stock or ETF order	$0.10 per order	$0.01 per share, minimum $1.99
Investor protection	SIPC	SIPC, Investor Compensation Fund (Hong Kong)
Deposits and withdrawals	Visa / Mastercard, SPEI, Khipu, PSE +2	Bank transfer, PayNow, FPS (Faster Payment System)
Available only in	Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Colombia, El Salvador +11	—
Headquarters	United States	—
Founded	—	2014
	Read review	Read review

What is the minimum deposit at Hapi and Tiger Brokers?

Hapi: $0. Tiger Brokers: $0.

Which regulators license Hapi and Tiger Brokers?

Hapi is licensed by FINRA; Tiger Brokers by MAS, SFC, SEC, and ASIC.