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EPFX

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South Africa
,
Since 2022
Last Updated:
34/100
Overall Score

Trading Conditions

Min Deposit:
USD25
Max Leverage:
500
Account Types
ECN AccountNo Swap AccountRaw SpreadZeroSTP+2 more

User Reviews

Total Reviews
This Month
Avg Rating

Funding Methods

8 methods

Bank Wire (SWIFT)

wire transfer
hours
Fee:
Free
Fee:
Free

VISA

credit card
hours
Fee:
Free
Fee:
Free

MasterCard

credit card
hours
Fee:
Free
Fee:
Free

Bitcoin

crypto
hours
Fee:
Free
Fee:
Free

Litecoin

crypto
hours
Fee:
Free
Fee:
Free

Ethereum

crypto
hours
Fee:
Free
Fee:
Free

Dragonpay

other
hours
Fee:
Free
Fee:
Free

FasaPay

e wallet
hours
Fee:
Free
Fee:
Free

Performance Metrics

Excellent Performance
Performance chart: 1: Regulation 17%, 2: License 30%, 3: Software 50%, 4: Spread 0%, 5: Account Type 38%, 6: Symbol 0%
Regulation
17%Poor
License
30%Poor
Software
50%Fair
Spread
0%Poor
Account Type
38%Poor
Symbol
0%Poor

Company Information

Full Name:EPFX PTY LTD
Founded:2022
Headquarters:South Africa
Enterprise Offices:N/A

Customer Support

Phone:
+1 888 239 7924
Live Chat:
business_hours
Response Time:
Languages:
English
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Is EPFX a scam?

Wikilix independent safety report

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0%Scam riskScam risk is our overall estimate that this broker is unsafe, from 0% (safe) to 100% (almost certainly a scam). It blends the six risk areas below, weighted by how strong the evidence is. Higher means riskier.
Likely scamOur overall call, based on the evidence we could verify. From safest to worst: Appears legitimate, Insufficient evidence, High risk (unverified), Likely scam, Confirmed scam. A separate "Not a broker" verdict is used when it does not really offer trading.Confidence: MEDIUMHow sure we are of this verdict, based on how much solid, checkable evidence we found. Shown as Low, Medium or High.
2.0/5Safety rating 2 out of 5
The Wikilix safety rating, from 1 to 5 stars. It mirrors the scam risk (5 = safest, 1 = riskiest), so a higher risk percentage means fewer stars.

EPFX (now trading as TX3 Markets) is a high-risk offshore broker, and we rate it a likely scam. It holds one real but limited South African licence, yet Spain's markets regulator has publicly warned…

Risk scorecard · each area scored 0 (clean) to 10 (worst)

Regulation7/10 · HighIs it overseen by a strict, well-known financial regulator? Offshore-only or missing licences score higher.Scored 0 (clean) to 10 (worst). This area is 7/10 (High).Identity & transparency4/10 · ModerateHow openly it shows who and where it is (legal entity, address, owners). Hidden details score higher.Scored 0 (clean) to 10 (worst). This area is 4/10 (Moderate).Withdrawals & conduct6/10 · HighCredible reports of clients being unable to withdraw their money. More such reports score higher.Scored 0 (clean) to 10 (worst). This area is 6/10 (High).Reputation6/10 · HighWhat independent reviews, regulators and watchdogs say about it. A poor track record scores higher.Scored 0 (clean) to 10 (worst). This area is 6/10 (High).Website claims7/10 · HighWhether the site claims (awards, years active, licences) actually check out. False claims score higher.Scored 0 (clean) to 10 (worst). This area is 7/10 (High).Operational history5/10 · ModerateHow long and how consistently it has genuinely operated. Brand-new or murky history scores higher.Scored 0 (clean) to 10 (worst). This area is 5/10 (Moderate).

Broker Summary

Summary of the broker

Overview of the EPFX Broker: Information on Trading Platforms and Instruments Offered as Well as Other Important Information

Introduction

EPFX is a relatively young online trading broker, having been established in 2022. The broker offers trading in forex currency pairs, metals, commodities, and market index CFDs. Being a multi-platform broker with several different types of trading accounts available, EPFX aims to provide an opportunity for traders with a wide variety of trading styles. Although there is limited publicly available information about the broker and mixed feedback from current customers, it is important to conduct research regarding the EPFX trading platform and verify their regulatory status and overall reputation in the marketplace.

Background/History

Company information for EPFX (EPFX Pty Ltd) can be found at their registered office located at 1 Hood Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. The broker is new to this very competitive market as well as to the CFD trading marketplace; therefore, there is limited history publicly available about the broker and also little information available regarding the founders of the company and the evolution of the business since its inception.

Key Features and Offerings

Traders can access a number of financial instruments via EPFX using the following trading platforms: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and cTrader. EPFX also provides copy trading functionality which allows its customers to copy the trades executed by experienced traders.

Although there is no complete information available regarding account types, maximum leverage for accounts, spreads offered, and the amount of the minimum account deposit, without having this information available, it is impossible for potential customers to get a complete overview of the full scope of capabilities that EPFX offers.

Trading Conditions and Platform Technology

Trading Platforms:

MT5 and cTrader

Maximum Leverage:

1:500

Instruments Available:

Forex, Metals, Commodities, Market Indices

Spreads:

Variable

Minimum Deposit:

$25

Mobile Application:

Available, but concerns with usability and speed reported by some users

While the platforms offered by EPFX are among the best known in the global trading community, many users have reported difficulties with the speed of the mobile application as well as usability concerns.Licensing and Regulatory Compliance

Brokerage safety is also a result of regulations that provide a level of reassurance (regulatory body). EPFX has provided claims of regulatory compliance with the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) and South Africa’s Financial Services Board (FSCA), however, these claims are not independently confirmed/verified.

Table: EPFX Regulation

Regulator License Number Status

ASIC/AUS Not Specified Claimed but Unverified

FSCA/South Africa Not Specified Claimed but Unverified

EPFX is not regulated or licensed through Top Tier financial market regulators i.e. SEC, FCA (U.K.); BaFin (Germany); ASIC (Australia); or FINMA (Switzerland). With no oversight from these regulators EPFX raises questions on its credibility/safety.

Fee Structure

Fee structure information is unavailable. There is no information on deposit/ withdrawal fees and/or inactivity fees or commissions.

Type of Fee Details

Deposit Fee No Fees

Withdrawal Fee No Fees

Inactivity Fee No Information

Commission Raw Spread account: $18 -$25 per Lot

STP $3.50 per Lot (one side)

User Experience / Reputation in the Market

The general consensus is that although the trading platforms are robust there are complaints about the slowness of customer support. Some users have experienced withdrawal delays and have had their accounts disabled. There have been various complaints of an unethical nature from South African Traders and some of these same traders have commented on improving their user experience after making a first deposit.

Recent Changes

Most recent reviews have raised concerns about EPFX’s trustworthiness, fee structure and safety, including the WikiFX reviews of 2024. The majority of complaints in 2023 and 2024 have raised concerns over the withdrawals and customer service provided by EPFX USA. No meaningful improvements were documented and made publically available for 2025.

Conclusion

EPFX provides traders with the opportunity to trade from many platforms and trade in many types of instruments. Traders interested in using EPFX will benefit from the variety of platforms and instruments available; however, caution may be warranted due to the limited amount of publicly available information regarding regulatory compliance, fee transparency and user experiences associated with the broker.

Traders researching EPFX should balance the advantages of having the ability to trade on multiple platforms and instruments versus the lack of regulatory oversight, fee transparency and level of customer support. Conducting due diligence and using common sense due to associated risk(s) to the trader before dealing with any type of broker will help ensure that the experience will be a positive one.

Regulatory Licenses

Compliance & oversight

2 licenses
South Africa
FSCATier 2
Financial Sector Conduct Authority
Financial Sector Conduct Authority
South Africa
Tier 2

A genuine South African FAIS Category I licence: authorisation to ADVISE on and act as an INTERMEDIARY for forex and derivative products. It is not a dealer or market-maker licence, and it is held by the South African entity, not the offshore company that holds client funds. Client protection: Moderate conduct oversight in South Africa only; no deposit protection for the offshore entity that onboards clients. Effective: 17 Oct 2023.

South Africa#53180
License Details
Type:N/A
License #:53180
Status:Regulated
Validity
Effective:Oct 17, 2023
Expires:N/A
Verified on registerAuthorized (advice and intermediary only)
What our check found

A genuine South African FAIS Category I licence: authorisation to ADVISE on and act as an INTERMEDIARY for forex and derivative products. It is not a dealer or market-maker licence, and it is held by the South African entity, not the offshore company that holds client funds. Client protection: Moderate conduct oversight in South Africa only; no deposit protection for the offshore entity that onboards clients. Effective: 17 Oct 2023.

Last checked Aug 7, 2026
Cyprus
MISATier 4
Moroni International Services Authority
Moroni International Services Authority
Cyprus
Tier 4

An offshore 'International Brokerage and Clearing House' registration from an autonomous-island registrar that is not a functioning financial supervisor; the Comoros central bank has disavowed such licences. The number was not found on the MISA authorised-brokerage list. Client protection: Effectively none.

Cyprus#BFX2025154
License Details
Type:Market Making(MM)
License #:BFX2025154
Status:Regulated
Validity
Effective:N/A
Expires:N/A
Verified on registerClaimed; not found on the MISA list
What our check found

An offshore 'International Brokerage and Clearing House' registration from an autonomous-island registrar that is not a functioning financial supervisor; the Comoros central bank has disavowed such licences. The number was not found on the MISA authorised-brokerage list. Client protection: Effectively none.

Last checked Aug 7, 2026
0
Tier 1
2
Countries
0
Offshore

Account Types

Trading account options

5 types
Raw Spread
ECN
Min Deposit USD 25 • Leverage 1:500 • Commission Flat $18-$25 per lot
Min DepositUSD 25
Leverage1:500
CommissionFlat $18-$25 per lot
Zero
ECN
Min Deposit USD 25 • Leverage 1:500 • Commission Zero commissions on trades
Min DepositUSD 25
Leverage1:500
CommissionZero commissions on trades
STP
ECN
Min Deposit USD 25 • Leverage 1:500 • Commission $3.50 per lot per side
Min DepositUSD 25
Leverage1:500
Commission$3.50 per lot per side
Islamic
Swap-Free
Min Deposit USD 25 • Leverage 1:500 • Commission No swap or carryover fees
Min DepositUSD 25
Leverage1:500
CommissionNo swap or carryover fees
Cent
Cent
Min Deposit USD 25 • Leverage 1:500 • Commission Same as selected account type
Min DepositUSD 25
Leverage1:500
CommissionSame as selected account type
5
Total Types
3
Categories
ECN Available

Funding Methods

Deposit & withdrawal options

15 methods
Bank Wire (SWIFT)
Wire Transferhours
Deposit
Fee:Free
Min:USD 25
Max:N/A
Withdrawal
Fee:Free
Min:USD 25
Max:N/A
Fees may apply on withdrawals; processing times and fees vary by provider; verification required for withdrawals; same method often required for deposit and withdrawal.
VISA
Credit Cardhours
Deposit
Fee:Free
Min:USD 25
Max:N/A
Withdrawal
Fee:Free
Min:USD 25
Max:N/A
Withdrawal fees may apply; processing times vary; verification required; same method often required for deposit and withdrawal.
MasterCard
Credit Cardhours
Deposit
Fee:Free
Min:USD 25
Max:N/A
Withdrawal
Fee:Free
Min:USD 25
Max:N/A
Withdrawal fees may apply; processing times vary; verification required; same method often required for deposit and withdrawal.
Bitcoin
Cryptocurrencyhours
Deposit
Fee:Free
Min:USD 25
Max:N/A
Withdrawal
Fee:Free
Min:USD 25
Max:N/A
Withdrawal fees may apply; verification required; same method often required for deposit and withdrawal.
15
Free Deposit
15
Instant
3
Crypto

Trading Platforms

Professional trading tools

1 Available
Meta Trader 5

Meta Trader 5

by MetaQuotes Software Corp • 2010

Windows
Mac
Linux
Web
+3
Rating
4.5
Status
Available
Type
Integrated
Platforms
+
Trading Software
Visit

Global Domains

Worldwide web presence

2 sites
🌐
https://www.tx3markets.com/en
Unknown
Active
SSL
🌐
https://crm.tx3markets.com
Unknown
Active
SSL
2
Active
1
Countries
100%
SSL

Social Presence

Digital community engagement

3 platform

Company Registration

Legal entity checked against the official company registry

Verified on registry

Legal entity

TX3 Markets Global (PTY) Ltd

Registration number

2022/526513/07

Jurisdiction

South Africa

Registry

FSCA (FAIS) / CIPC

Registered address

Norwich Place West 2nd Floor, Cnr 5th and Norwich, Sandown, Sandton, Gauteng 2196, South Africa

From our latest investigation · Verified Aug 7, 2026

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