Is OANDA regulated? Licences and regulators (2026)
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Data refreshed 25 Aug 2026 · Compiled by David Ispiryan
Yes. OANDA is regulated by 13 authorities: ASIC (Australia), BVI FSC (British Virgin Islands), CFTC (United States), CIRO (Canada), FCA (United Kingdom), FFAJ, JFSA (Japan), JSDA, Kanto Local Finance Bureau, KNF (Poland (EU)), MAS (Singapore), MFSA (Malta (EU)) and NFA (United States). 7 of these are tier-1 (major) regulators.
OANDA licences and regulators
| Regulator | Jurisdiction | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| ASIC | Australia | Tier 1 (major) |
| BVI FSC | British Virgin Islands | Tier 3 (offshore / registration) |
| CFTC | United States | Tier 1 (major) |
| CIRO | Canada | Tier 1 (major) |
| FCA | United Kingdom | Tier 1 (major) |
| FFAJ | — | Unclassified |
| JFSA | Japan | Tier 1 (major) |
| JSDA | — | Unclassified |
| Kanto Local Finance Bureau | — | Unclassified |
| KNF | Poland (EU) | Tier 2 (established) |
| MAS | Singapore | Tier 1 (major) |
| MFSA | Malta (EU) | Tier 2 (established) |
| NFA | United States | Tier 1 (major) |
What the tiers mean
Tier 1 covers major regulators with strict capital, segregation and conduct rules (for example FCA, ASIC, CFTC/NFA, BaFin, FINMA). Tier 2 covers established regulators with solid frameworks (for example CySEC, FSCA, DFSA). Tier 3 covers offshore or registration-only regimes with lighter oversight. The tiering is our editorial classification; it is not a statement by any regulator.
Before depositing, check the licence number on the regulator's public register and confirm which OANDA entity will hold your account — protections such as negative balance protection and compensation schemes depend on the entity, not the brand.
Common questions
Is OANDA regulated by the FCA?
Yes — OANDA is licensed by the FCA (United Kingdom).
Is OANDA regulated by ASIC?
Yes — OANDA is licensed by ASIC (Australia).
Is OANDA regulated by CySEC?
No — OANDA is not licensed by CySEC according to our catalogue. Its licences are: ASIC, BVI FSC, CFTC, CIRO, FCA, FFAJ, JFSA, JSDA, Kanto Local Finance Bureau, KNF, MAS, MFSA, NFA.
Is OANDA an offshore broker?
No. OANDA holds at least one tier-1 licence, so it is not an offshore-only broker, although it may also operate offshore entities for some regions.
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