Risk scorecard
Each area is scored 0 (clean) to 10 (worst). Higher means more risk.
Regulation
7/10 · HighNo licence in force for the deposit-taking Saint Lucia entity; the group's Malta MFSA licence is revoked and the UK FCA passport lapsed. Not 9-10 because it is a real group, not a fabricated or borrowed licence.
Identity & transparency
5/10 · ModerateReal Istanbul office, phone and email and a disclosed group, but the entity naming is murky (ALB Prime Ltd, Albabrokers Ltd, ALB Group Holding) and the money is held offshore.
Withdrawals & conduct
6/10 · HighA consistent fund-integrity theme (withdrawals stalled after profit, accounts closed, firm uncontactable) across more than one review site, but modest in volume and lacking amounts or tickets, so unconfirmed.
Reputation
6/10 · HighNet negative: a suspected-fraud review, a bottom-of-scale automated trust score and low aggregator ratings, with no regulator warning and a few positive reviews.
Website claims
6/10 · HighThe homepage is light on regulation but the platform is 'Powered by ALB Limited' and marketing leans on defunct EU credentials and award claims, overstating protection that is no longer in force.
Operational history
3/10 · LowDomain and Malta entity date to 2017, roughly nine years, matching the founding claim; verified longevity is a mitigating factor, tempered by the offshore entity being undatable and the site now down.
Who they are
A quick desk file on the company behind the brand.
- Brand: ALB Prime
- Legal entity: ALB Prime Ltd (also referenced as Albabrokers Ltd), part of the ALB group / ALB Group Holding
- Registered: The Sotheby Building, Rodney Bay, Gros-Islet, Saint Lucia; operated from Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey
- Website: albprime.com (login at account.albprime.com and portal.albprime.com), currently unreachable
- Only licence: none in force; the group's Malta MFSA licence C79767 is revoked and its UK FCA reference 786939 lapsed after Brexit
- Offers: MetaTrader 4, forex and CFDs on 170+ instruments, minimum deposit $500, leverage up to 1:100
- Not accepted: United States, Canada (including Quebec), Japan, Turkey and Israel
- Age claim: founded 2017, which matches the domain registration date
Regulation
Who really oversees this broker, and what each licence is worth to you.
Proof of regulation on an official register: No
We could not confirm this broker on any genuine regulator’s register.
MFSA
FCA
Saint Lucia company registration
Why we reached this verdict
How the evidence adds up.
We rate ALB Prime high risk but stop short of calling it a confirmed scam, because the picture is mixed and we could not open every primary register this run.
- The company that actually takes client money is registered in Saint Lucia, which does not license or supervise forex brokers. So there is no meaningful regulator standing behind your deposit.
- Marketing and the platform lean on the group's Malta entity ALB Limited (the homepage says the prices are 'Powered by ALB Limited'). That Malta MFSA licence (C79767) is revoked, and the old UK FCA passport (786939) stopped applying after Brexit. Neither protects a client today.
- Independent traders report a consistent problem: deposit, trade to a profit, then withdrawals stall and the firm goes quiet, with some profitable accounts closed. The volume is modest and we could not confirm amounts or ticket numbers, so we treat this as a real but unproven pattern rather than hard proof.
- An automated safety scan rates the site at the bottom of its scale, and the live site is currently down with a broken certificate.
- On the other side, this is a genuine group. The Turkish sister firm ALB Forex is SPK licensed, a real MetaTrader 4 server exists, and the domain has a clean nine year history. That is why the verdict is high risk and unverified, not confirmed fraud.
Note on operating history: the 8.9-year track record rests on domain registration alone. No company incorporation date could be established, so this is an upper bound rather than a confirmed age.
Evidence ledger
Every finding, with its source and how strongly it points.
E1albprime.com is operated through an offshore Saint Lucia company (ALB Prime Ltd / Albabrokers Ltd) with no financial licence in force, and Saint Lucia does not license or supervise forex brokers.
E2The trading prices are labelled 'Powered by ALB Limited', the group's Malta entity, whose MFSA licence C79767 is revoked and whose UK FCA reference 786939 lapsed after Brexit; neither authorisation protects a current client.
E3Independent traders report depositing, making a profit, then being unable to withdraw or contact the firm, with some profitable accounts closed - a fund-integrity pattern, though modest and lacking amounts or ticket numbers.
ModerateForexPeaceArmy and other trader-review sitesE4An automated website-safety scan rates albprime.com at the very bottom of its trust scale and flags high risk financial services and hidden ownership.
WeakScamAdviserE5The live site currently returns an error page with an invalid certificate and its last full archived homepage is from July 2024, suggesting the international operation is offline or in transition.
E6ALB Prime belongs to a genuine group: the Turkish sister firm ALB Forex is SPK licensed, and a real MetaTrader 4 server (ALBPrime-Live) exists, so a real trading operation stands behind the brand.
E7The domain albprime.com was registered on 28 September 2017 with Turkish nameservers, a roughly nine year history consistent with the stated 2017 founding, so there is no age misrepresentation.
ModerateVerisign RDAP domain registryE8No financial regulator warning list (IOSCO, FCA, MFSA, CONSOB, MAS) names albprime.com as of August 2026.
The other side
The strongest case in this broker’s favour.
The fair case for ALB Prime:
- It is part of a real, long running group. ALB Forex in Turkey holds a genuine SPK licence, and ALB Limited in Malta once held a real MFSA licence.
- The domain dates to 2017 and the founding claim is honest, so there is no age misrepresentation.
- A live MetaTrader 4 server (ALBPrime-Live) exists, which means a real trading platform, not just a landing page.
- The homepage does not shout a fake licence number, and it openly lists the countries it will not serve.
- No financial regulator has published a warning naming albprime.com as of August 2026, and some user reviews are positive.
What would change this
What we would need to see to revise the verdict.
Our view would move if:
- Toward safe: the company that holds client funds obtained and evidenced a current licence from a real regulator, and users showed consistent, verified withdrawals.
- Toward scam: a regulator published a warning naming albprime.com, or several traders provided specific, dated withdrawal-refusal evidence (amounts, tickets, chat logs), or a demand for an extra payment to release funds appeared.
- Confirmation on the MFSA or FCA register that the group's authorisations are revoked or lapsed while still being advertised would harden the misrepresentation finding.
Check it yourself
Official registers and warning lists. Verify every claim first-hand.
FCA Register (UK) - check ALB Limited, ref 786939
Shows whether the group's old UK authorisation is active; it lapsed after Brexit.
MFSA Financial Services Register (Malta)
Search ALB Limited or C79767 to see that the Malta licence is no longer in force.
IOSCO Investor Alerts Portal
Global search for regulator warnings about a broker or domain.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about this broker’s safety.
Is ALB Prime a scam?
We rate it high risk rather than a confirmed scam. It is an unregulated offshore operation, and some traders report being unable to withdraw, but it is also part of a real group with a licensed Turkish sister firm. Treat it as unsafe until it can show current regulation and reliable payouts.
Is ALB Prime regulated?
No. The company that takes client money is registered in Saint Lucia, which does not license forex brokers. The group's Malta MFSA licence (C79767) is revoked and its UK FCA passport (786939) lapsed after Brexit, so neither protects a client today.
Can I withdraw my money from ALB Prime?
Some users say withdrawals were fine, but others report that after they made a profit their withdrawals stalled and the firm stopped responding, and that profitable accounts were closed. With no regulator behind the deposit, withdrawal problems are hard to escalate.
Who is behind ALB Prime?
It is the international brand of the ALB group. The contracting entity is ALB Prime Ltd (also seen as Albabrokers Ltd) in Saint Lucia, the platform is powered by ALB Limited in Malta, and day to day operations run from Istanbul, Turkey.
Is ALB Prime the same as ALB Forex in Turkey?
They are part of the same group but are different companies. ALB Forex (ALB Yatirim) is a separate Turkish entity licensed by Turkey's SPK. That Turkish licence does not cover ALB Prime or albprime.com, which is why ALB Prime does not accept clients from Turkey.
What is the MFSA licence C79767 and is it valid?
C79767 is the Malta registration and former MFSA investment firm licence of ALB Limited, the entity that powers the ALB platform. Reports indicate that licence is revoked, so it is not current protection. Verify it yourself on the MFSA register.
Where is ALB Prime based?
The registered company is in Saint Lucia (The Sotheby Building, Rodney Bay, Gros-Islet), while the real office and staff are in Istanbul, Turkey. Our records previously listed Turkey; the money-holding entity is offshore in Saint Lucia.
Is my money safe with ALB Prime?
There is no compensation scheme or strong regulator standing behind an unregulated Saint Lucia broker, so your money is not protected the way it would be at a top tier regulated firm. Only risk what you can afford to lose.
Why is the ALB Prime website not loading?
As of our check the albprime.com site returns an error page and has an invalid security certificate, and its last full archived version is from mid 2024. The site may be down, moving or winding down. A broker you cannot even reach is an added risk.
Is ALB Prime a clone of another broker?
No. It is the group's own offshore brand, not an impersonation of an unrelated regulated firm, so this is not a clone case. The concern is the lack of current regulation, not stolen identity.
What should I check before depositing with any broker?
Confirm a current licence on the regulator's own register, check that the licensed entity matches the website, read recent independent withdrawal reviews, and avoid brokers that route you to an offshore company or ask for extra fees to release funds.
What do I do if I could not withdraw from ALB Prime?
Keep every record, send a formal written withdrawal demand, and do not pay any extra fee or tax to unlock funds. Report the matter to your local financial regulator and, if you paid by card or bank transfer, ask your provider about a chargeback or recall.
What we recommend
The practical takeaway from everything above.
For anyone considering ALB Prime:
- Treat it as unregulated. Do not deposit money you cannot afford to lose, and be aware there is little practical recourse from a Saint Lucia entity.
- Do not rely on any Malta MFSA or UK FCA wording. Check ALB Limited directly on the MFSA and FCA registers before believing a regulation claim.
- If you already have funds there, request a full withdrawal now and keep written records of every request and reply.
- If a withdrawal is refused or you are asked to pay a fee or tax to release funds, stop paying and report it to your local financial regulator and your bank or card provider.
This is an independent assessment of risk, not a legal ruling. Scores and verdicts follow the Wikilix broker-safety methodology and can change as new evidence appears. Review scores are treated with caution when a broker’s reviews look manipulated. Last reviewed August 13, 2026. If any detail here is out of date or incorrect, or you represent this broker, please contact us.