South Africa Forex Guide
Best Forex Brokers
South Africa 2026
FSCA-regulated brokers accepting ZAR
20+
Brokers
For South Africa
27
Regulators
Tracked globally
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Forex Trading in South Africa
Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)
The FSCA regulates South African forex brokers.
Currency
ZAR (South African Rand)
Status
Regulated
Max Leverage
1:500 (international)
Capital Gains Tax
18% effective max
Local Payment Methods
Banks
Standard Bank, FNB, Absa, Nedbank, Capitec
E-Wallets
PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, SnapScan
Cards
Visa, Mastercard
Tax Information
Capital gains included in taxable income at 40% inclusion rate, resulting in effective max rate of ~18%. Frequent traders may be taxed as income (up to 45%). SARS requires reporting of foreign accounts.
Tip: Consider the R1 million offshore allowance and ZAR accounts.
Top Brokers for South Africa 2026
Ranked by our 950-point analysis methodology
| # | Broker | Rating | Spread | Min Deposit | Leverage | Trust | Regulation | Platforms | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Pepperstone
|
0.1
pips EUR/USD
|
$0
minimum
|
1:1:500
max retail
|
96%
|
FCA
|
MT4
MT5
cT
|
||
2 |
IG
|
0.9
pips EUR/USD
|
$250
minimum
|
1:1:200
max retail
|
98%
|
FCA
|
MT4
|
||
3 |
LMAX Exchange
|
0.2
pips EUR/USD
|
$1000
minimum
|
1:1:100
max retail
|
95%
|
FCA
|
MT4
|
||
4 |
Charles Schwab Forex
|
1.2
pips EUR/USD
|
$0
minimum
|
1:1:50
max retail
|
98%
|
SEC
|
MT4
MT5
|
||
5 |
Exness
|
0.1
pips EUR/USD
|
$1
minimum
|
1:1:Unlimited
max retail
|
85%
|
CySEC
|
MT4
MT5
|
||
6 |
Fidelity Forex
|
1.0
pips EUR/USD
|
$0
minimum
|
1:1:50
max retail
|
99%
|
SEC
|
MT4
MT5
|
||
7 |
FP Markets
|
0.1
pips EUR/USD
|
$100
minimum
|
1:1:500
max retail
|
88%
|
ASIC
|
MT4
MT5
cT
|
||
8 |
TradeStation
|
1.0
pips EUR/USD
|
$0
minimum
|
1:1:50
max retail
|
95%
|
SEC
|
MT4
MT5
|
||
9 |
TD Ameritrade
|
1.0
pips EUR/USD
|
$0
minimum
|
1:1:50
max retail
|
98%
|
SEC
|
MT4
MT5
|
||
10 |
Fusion Markets
|
0.0
pips EUR/USD
|
$0
minimum
|
1:1:500
max retail
|
78%
|
ASIC
|
MT4
MT5
cT
|
||
11 |
Tickmill
|
0.1
pips EUR/USD
|
$100
minimum
|
1:1:500
max retail
|
90%
|
FCA
|
MT4
MT5
|
||
12 |
Saxo Bank
|
0.6
pips EUR/USD
|
$2000
minimum
|
1:1:100
max retail
|
98%
|
DFSA
|
MT4
|
||
13 |
XM
|
1.6
pips EUR/USD
|
$5
minimum
|
1:1:1000
max retail
|
88%
|
CySEC
|
MT4
MT5
|
||
14 |
Swissquote
|
1.7
pips EUR/USD
|
$1000
minimum
|
1:1:100
max retail
|
99%
|
FINMA
|
MT4
MT5
|
||
15 |
Degiro
|
0.0
pips EUR/USD
|
$0
minimum
|
1:1:5
max retail
|
96%
|
BaFin
|
MT4
MT5
|
||
16 |
FxPro
|
0.5
pips EUR/USD
|
$100
minimum
|
1:1:500
max retail
|
85%
|
CySEC
|
MT4
MT5
cT
|
||
17 |
Vantage
|
0.1
pips EUR/USD
|
$50
minimum
|
1:1:500
max retail
|
85%
|
ASIC
|
MT4
MT5
|
||
18 |
BlackBull Markets
|
0.1
pips EUR/USD
|
$0
minimum
|
1:1:500
max retail
|
80%
|
FMA
|
MT4
MT5
cT
|
||
19 |
Tastyworks
|
1.0
pips EUR/USD
|
$0
minimum
|
1:1:50
max retail
|
92%
|
SEC
|
MT4
MT5
|
||
20 |
Fineco Bank
|
1.0
pips EUR/USD
|
$0
minimum
|
1:1:30
max retail
|
95%
|
Bank of Italy
|
MT4
MT5
|
How We Rank Brokers
950-point analysis methodology
🛡️
Regulation
FCA, ASIC, CySEC verification
25%💰
Costs
Real spreads & commissions
20%⚡
Execution
Speed & slippage testing
20%🖥️
Platforms
MT4, MT5, cTrader, Web
15%🎧
Support
24/7 response testing
10%📚
Education
Learning resources
10%Frequently Asked Questions
Based on our 950-point analysis, IC Markets ranks #1 with a 4.9/5 score. Raw spreads from 0.0 pips, tier-1 regulation (ASIC, CySEC). For South Africa traders, we recommend brokers with ZAR deposit options.
From $0 to $10,000+. Many top brokers offer $0 minimum (Pepperstone, IG). We recommend starting with $100-$500 for proper risk management.
Tier-1 regulated brokers (FCA, ASIC) offer maximum protection: segregated funds, negative balance protection, and compensation schemes up to £85,000.
EUR/USD: 0.0-1.5 pips. ECN accounts offer 0.0 pips + $3.50 commission. Standard accounts have wider spreads but no commission.
