FCAUnited KingdomTier 1Licence number
921296
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- Held by Eightcap
- Licence type and regime
- Straight Through Processing(STP)
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At a glance
Regulation on record for Eightcap
Counts of what is on record, not a rating. Each figure describes the register entries Wikilix holds and the checks it has run against them.
- Licences on record
- 4
- Issuing authorities
- 4
- From tier-1 or tier-2 authorities
- 3
- Found on an official register
- 0
Eightcap has 4 licences on record with Wikilix, issued by 4 authorities across 4 jurisdictions. 3 of them were issued by tier-1 or tier-2 authorities — the regimes with the strictest capital, reporting and client-money rules. None has yet been located on an issuing authority’s own register, so every entry here should be read as claimed rather than confirmed.
Issuing authorities
Jurisdictions
Licence record
Licences on record
Every licence on record for Eightcap, strongest authority first.
4 records
- FCAUnited KingdomTier 1
ASICAustraliaTier 1Licence number
000391441
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- Held by Eightcap
- Licence type and regime
- Market Making(MM)
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CySECCyprusTier 2Licence number
246/14
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- Held by Eightcap
- Licence type and regime
- Straight Through Processing(STP)
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FSCMauritiusTier 3Licence number
GB25204603
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- Held by Eightcap
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Protection
What this licence protects
FCA's own rules for the firms it authorises.
- Compensation schemeUp to £85000 (FSCS)
- Client money kept separate
- Negative balance protection
- Complaints routeFinancial Ombudsman Service
- Maximum leverage1:30
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about the licences held by Eightcap
Answered from the register entries on this page.
Most Popular Questions
Eightcap prohibits clients from North Korea, Iran, and other sanctioned countries. This restriction applies across its regulated entities in Australia, the UK, Cyprus, and the Bahamas.
According to WIKILIX data, Eightcap offers maximum leverage up to 500:1 depending on the jurisdiction. For example, ASIC regulation limits leverage to 30:1, while other licenses may allow higher leverage.
Yes, Eightcap requires KYC (Know Your Customer) verification before clients can start trading or withdraw funds. Traders must provide valid identification documents, such as a passport or national ID, and proof of address, like a utility bill or bank statement. This process ensures compliance with AML (Anti-Money Laundering) regulations and enhances account security.
Clients can fund their Eightcap accounts via bank transfers, credit/debit cards, e-wallets, cryptocurrencies, and bank wires. Processing times vary from instant for cards, e-wallets, and crypto to several days for bank transfers, with minimum withdrawal amounts generally starting at $100 USD.
Eightcap provides access to MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 platforms. Both platforms support desktop versions and offer advanced charting, automated trading tools, and multi-asset trading capabilities including Forex, stocks, and futures.
Eightcap is regulated by top-tier authorities including ASIC in Australia, FCA in the UK, and CySEC in Cyprus. It follows strict fund segregation rules but does not have mandatory client fund insurance under ASIC. FCA-regulated accounts benefit from protection up to £85,000 through FSCS, while CySEC provides up to €20,000 via the Investor Compensation Fund.
Eightcap has 4 licence records with Wikilix, issued by 4 authorities across 4 jurisdictions. A licence on record means an authority published an entry; it is not an endorsement, and Wikilix does not issue authorisations.
Eightcap holds licence records issued by FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSC. Each authority’s own record — its tier, jurisdiction and client-protection rules — is linked from this page.
3 of the licence records held by Eightcap come from tier-1 or tier-2 authorities (2 tier-1, 1 tier-2). Those regimes set the strictest capital, reporting and client-money requirements.
Not yet. None of the 4 licence records held by Eightcap has been located on an issuing authority’s register, so each should be read as claimed rather than confirmed. Every record links to the official register so you can check it yourself.
Eightcap has licence records in United Kingdom, Australia, Cyprus, Mauritius. A licence applies in the jurisdiction that issued it; it does not by itself cover clients elsewhere.