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2.22 /10
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Trade245

South Africa

2-5 years

Suspicious Regulatory License

MT4 Full License

Suspicious Overrun

High potential risk

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Business Index6.85

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Software Index8.83

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The WikiFX Score of this broker is reduced because of too many complaints!
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Company Name

Trade245 (Pty) Ltd

Company Abbreviation

Trade245

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South Africa

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Warning: Low score, please stay away! 3
Previous Detection : 2025-04-30
  • It has been verified that this broker currently has no valid regulation. Please be aware of the risk!
  • The number of the complaints received by WikiFX have reached 7 for this broker in the past 3 months. Please be aware of the risk and the potential scam!

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Trade245Review Summary
Founded2020-04-14
Registered Country/RegionSouth Africa
RegulationSuspicious clone
Market InstrumentsFX pairs, indices, stocks and commodities CFDs
Demo Account
LeverageUp to 1:500
SpreadFrom 0 pips
Trading PlatformMT4/MT5(Windows/Android/iOS)
Min Deposit$5 or R95
Customer SupportEmail: support@trade245.com, info@trade245.com
Phone number: +27(0) 87 828 8245
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Trade245 Information

Trade245 is a broker. The tradable instruments with a maximum leverage of 1:500 include FX pairs, indices, stocks, commodities, CFDs, and more. The broker also provides seven accounts. The minimum spread is from 0 pips. Trade245 is still risky due to its suspicious clone status.

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Pros and Cons

Pros Cons
Leverage up to 1:500Demo account unavailable
MT4 and MT5 availableUnspecific transfer time and fee information
Spread as low as 0 pipNo 24/7 customer support
Various tradable instrumentsSuspicious clone

Is Trade245 Legit?

Although Trade245 is regulated by the FSCA with license type Financial Service Corporate and license number 46044, the current status is suspicious clone, so investment risks cannot be avoided completely.

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What Can I Trade on Trade245?

Trade245 offers various market instruments, including FX pairs, indices, stocks, commodities, CFDs, and more.

Tradable Instruments Supported
Forex pairs
Commodities CFDs
Stocks
Indices

Account Type

Trade245 has seven account types: Bonus 100, No bonus, Swap free, Zero Spread, Bonus 245, Bonus rescue, and Micro.

Account Type Bonus 100No BonusSwap FreeZero SpreadBonus 245Bonus RescueMicro
Leverage1:5001:5001:5001:5001:5001:5001:500
SpreadsFrom 1 pipFrom 1 pipFrom 1 pipFrom 0 pipFrom 1 pipFrom 1 pipFrom 1 pip
BonusInclude(100%)ExcludeExcludeExcludeInclude(245%)Include(25%)Exclude

Trade245 Fees

The spreads vary among different account types on Trade245. For example, the spread of the Zero Spread account starts from 0 pips, and the spreads of some other accounts start from 1 pip, all of which are variable spreads. Some account types charge a commission of $10 per lot.

Leverage

The maximum leverage is 1:500,meaning that profits and losses are magnified 500 times.

Trading Platform

Trade245 cooperates with the authoritative MT4 and MT5 trading platforms, which are available on Windows, Android, and iOS. Junior traders prefer MT4 over MT5, while traders with rich experience are more suitable for MT5. MT4 and MT5 provide various trading strategies and implement EA systems.

Trading PlatformSupported Available Devices Suitable for
MT4Windows/Android/iOSJunior traders
MT5Windows/Android/iOSExperienced traders

Deposit and Withdrawal

The minimum deposit amount is $5 or 95 Rand (when paying through the dashboard/portal), and the minimum deposit amount for cryptocurrency is $60. Trade245 supports various deposit methods, such as credit cards (like VISA, etc.), e-wallets (such as Skrill, Moneybookers, etc.), mobile payments (M PESA), and cryptocurrencies (such as Bitcoin, etc.). Withdrawal methods include bank transfers, cryptocurrencies (only Bitcoin ATMs), etc. For approved customer information, the withdrawal processing speed is relatively fast. Withdrawals from FNB Bank will be credited within a few hours, and withdrawals from other banks will be credited within at most 24 hours.

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Bonus

Some accounts on Trade245 have a bonus mechanism. For instance, the Bonus 100 account offers a 100% bonus, the Bonus 245 account has a bonus as high as 245%, and the Bonus Rescue account provides a 25% bonus according to the drawdown situation.

News

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more than one year
Trade245 rocks when it comes to customer support and trading platforms! Their team is always there to help, and the platform is smooth and user-friendly.
Trade245 rocks when it comes to customer support and trading platforms! Their team is always there to help, and the platform is smooth and user-friendly.
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My account got locked since January 7th as well as my funds. I requested a withdraw on January 12th and I havent received any respond about my funds. Poor customer support. Feels like a scam to me holding money for so long.
My account got locked since January 7th as well as my funds. I requested a withdraw on January 12th and I havent received any respond about my funds. Poor customer support. Feels like a scam to me holding money for so long.
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