Is EPFX a scam?
Wikilix independent safety report
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)
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
FSCATier 2
Financial Sector Conduct AuthoritySouth AfricaTier 2A 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.
Regulated
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.
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.
MISATier 4
Moroni International Services AuthorityCyprusTier 4An 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.
Regulated
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.
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.
Account Types
Trading account options
Raw SpreadECNMin Deposit USD 25 • Leverage 1:500 • Commission Flat $18-$25 per lot
ZeroECNMin Deposit USD 25 • Leverage 1:500 • Commission Zero commissions on trades
STPECNMin Deposit USD 25 • Leverage 1:500 • Commission $3.50 per lot per side
IslamicSwap-FreeMin Deposit USD 25 • Leverage 1:500 • Commission No swap or carryover fees
CentCentMin Deposit USD 25 • Leverage 1:500 • Commission Same as selected account type
Funding Methods
Deposit & withdrawal options
Bank Wire (SWIFT)
VISA
MasterCard
Bitcoin
Trading Platforms
Professional trading tools
Social Presence
Digital community engagement
Company Registration
Legal entity checked against the official company 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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