Abstract:FBK Markets is a South African-based forex and CFD broker founded in 2018. The company offers trading services for various financial instruments, including forex, stocks, indices, and commodities. FBK Markets operates using the popular MetaTrader 4 platform and provides several account types with competitive trading conditions, including high leverage and tight spreads. The broker also provides a range of educational resources and has multiple customer support channels available.
FBK MarketsReview Summary | |
Founded | 2020 |
Registered Country/Region | South Africa |
Regulation | Suspicious FSCA License |
Market Instruments | Indices, Commodities, Bonds, Forex |
Demo Account | / |
Leverage | 1:100 to 1:1000 |
Spread | As low as 0 |
Trading Platform | MT4 |
Min Deposit | R20 |
Customer Support | Email: support@fbkmarkets.com |
Phone: +27877029234, +27870927813 | |
Contact Form | |
Live Chat | |
Social Media: Twitter, WhatsApp, Instagram | |
Company Address: 400 16th Road, Corner 16th and New Road, Randjespark, Midrand, 1685 | |
Regional Restriction | United States |
FBK Markets is an unregulated broker incorporated in South Africa. It's a marketplace for forex trading. Traders on this platform get access to the MetaTrader 4 as well as market instruments including forex, indices, commodities, and bonds. With a low minimum deposit of R120 and low spreads, FBK Markets enables traders to access significant market positions even with a smaller initial investment. Though FBK Markets does not provide its service to US residents.
Pros | Cons |
Multiple Account Types | Suspicious Clone FSCA License |
Flexible Leverage Rate | Commission Charged for Certain Accounts |
Low Minimum Deposit Requirements | Regional Restriction |
Multiple Contact Channels | |
MT4 available |
No. FBK Markets is not a regulated platform. Its FSCA license is suspected to be a fake clone.
Regulated Country | Regulated Authority | Regulatory Status | Regulated Entity | License Type | License Number |
![]() | Financial Sector Conduct Authority | Suspicious Clone | RCG MARKETS (PTY) LTD | Financial Service Corporate | 49769 |
This platform accerts to provide markets instruments includes indices, commodities, bonds, and forex.
Trading Asset | Available |
forex | ✔ |
Indices | ✔ |
bonds | ✔ |
commodities | ✔ |
metals | ❌ |
indices | ❌ |
energies | ❌ |
stocks /shares | ❌ |
cryptocurrencies | ❌ |
options | ❌ |
funds | ❌ |
ETFs | ❌ |
FBK Markets offers a range of account types to cater to traders with different trading needs. The available account types include Standard, Zero Spread, Bonus 100, ECN, and Micro accounts, with different features such as spreads, commissions, and minimum deposit requirements. The base currencies available for all account types are ZAR, USD, and GBP.
Feature/Account Type | STANDARD | ZERO SPREAD | BONUS 100 | ECN | MICRO |
Base Currency | ZAR, USD, GBP | ZAR, USD, GBP | ZAR, USD, GBP | ZAR, USD, GBP | ZAR, USD, GBP |
Spread | As Low as 0.5 Pip | 0 | As Low as 0.5 Pip | Tight Spreads | As Low as 0.5 Pip |
Commission | 0 | $9 per Standard Lot | 0 | $4 per Standard Lot | 0 |
Minimum Deposit | R100 | R100 | R100 | R100 | R20 |
Leverage | 1:100 to 1:1000 | 1:100 to 1:1000 | 1:100 to 1:1000 | 1:100 to 1:1000 | 1:100 to 1:1000 |
FBK Markets provides flexible leverage options ranging from 1:100 to 1:1000, which allows traders to customize their risk exposure based on their trading strategy.
Balance | Leverage |
$0 - $1000 | 1:1000 |
$1001 - $2000 | 1:500 |
$2001 - $5000 | 1:300 |
$5001 - $10000 | 1:200 |
$10001 - $ UNLIMITED | 1:100 |
Traders on FBK Markets get access to MetaTrader 4, which is available on multiple devices. MetaTrader 4 (MT4) is a popular electronic trading platform, mainly used for online forex trading. It's favored by retail traders for its intuitive interface, powerful charting tools, and automated trading features.
Trading Platform | Supported | Available Devices | Suitable for |
MT5 | ❌ | Desktop, Mobile, Web | Experienced trader |
MT4 | ✔ | Desktop, Mobile, Web | Beginner |
Trading View | ❌ | Desktop, Mobile, Tablets, Web | Beginner |
FBK Markets accepts a variety of ways to deposit and withdraw clients' money, including Ozow, Skrill, Mastercard, and Visa.
However, they still charge money for deposits and withdrawals. To be noted, they do not specify the exact cost amount on the website, but FBK Markets claims to reserve the right to impose deposit and withdrawal fees as well as limits in their system at any given time.
Deposit Options | Min. Deposit | Fees | Processing Time |
Ozow | R100 | / | Instant |
Mastercard and Visa | R100 | / | Instant |
Skrill | R100 | / | Instant |