Axi review 2026

Quick verdict

Axi is a forex and CFD broker. A CFD (contract for difference) lets you trade the rise or fall of a price without owning the asset. Axi offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and its own Axi Trading Platform app.

The short answer: Axi looks like a good choice for a trader who wants a regulated broker and a clear raw-spread model. The Pro account lists spreads from 0.0 pips and charges a commission of USD 4.50 per lot round turn on the global page. The Standard account folds its cost into the spread instead.

The strongest point is the list of regulators. We have four on record: the FCA in the United Kingdom, ASIC in Australia, CySEC in Cyprus and the DFSA in Dubai. The cautions are just as important for readers in Africa, Asia and Latin America. The minimum deposits we hold come from the Australian site, the 30:1 retail leverage cap is tied to the ASIC and CySEC entities, and Axi does not state which entity serves clients in every country. Your own terms may differ.

Axi publishes a risk figure on its UK page: 66.36% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. That is the honest picture of this business for most people.

What we could not confirm: a withdrawal time, a withdrawal fee, and the exact entity and leverage for your country. The sections below show you how to check each one before you deposit.

Is Axi legit and safe?

"Legit" has two parts. Is the company real and supervised by a regulator? And will you get your money out when you ask? A licence helps with the first part only. We cover the second part in the withdrawal section.

A licence belongs to one company, not to a brand name. Axi is a brand used by several companies, each with its own regulator, rules and client protection. The company named in your client agreement decides which protections apply to you. Here are the licences on our record, with the details you need to check each one.

FCA licence (Axi Financial Services (UK) Ltd)

The FCA is the Financial Conduct Authority, the regulator of the United Kingdom. Axi states that Axi Financial Services (UK) Limited is authorised and regulated by the FCA, Firm Reference Number 466201. The FCA keeps a public register at register.fca.org.uk. Enter the number and check that the firm name and the status match.

ASIC licence (AxiCorp Financial Services Pty Ltd)

ASIC is the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. Axi lists AxiCorp Financial Services Pty Ltd under Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) 318232. We do not have a copied sentence for this licence, so confirm it on ASIC's public register, called Connect Online.

CySEC licence (Solaris EMEA Ltd)

CySEC is the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission. Axi states that Solaris EMEA Ltd is authorised and regulated by CySEC, licence number 433/23. CySEC publishes a register of Cypriot investment firms where you can search the company name.

DFSA licence (AxiCorp Financial Services Pty Ltd, DIFC Branch)

The DFSA is the Dubai Financial Services Authority. Axi lists a DIFC branch of AxiCorp Financial Services Pty Ltd with reference number F003742. Again, we have the number but no copied sentence, so check the DFSA public register yourself.

An important limit on what we know. None of the four licences above is named for clients in a specific African, Asian or Latin American country. If you live in one of those regions, the company holding your account may be one of these or a different one. We could not confirm which. Do not assume the protections of a European or Australian licence apply to you. Read the client agreement during sign-up, write down the exact company name, and ask Axi support in writing which regulator supervises your account.

A simple safety checklist: - Find the company name in the agreement you accept. - Search that name or number on the regulator's own register. - Check that the status is active and the website address matches. - Start small and test a withdrawal early.

Axi fees and spreads explained

Brokers earn money from the spread, from a commission, or from both. These costs repeat on every trade, so they matter more than any offer.

The spread is the gap between the buy price and the sell price. If you open and close a trade at once, you lose that gap. On currency pairs it is measured in pips. A pip is usually the fourth decimal place of the price.

A commission is a fixed fee per trade, normally per lot. A lot is a standard trade size. Raw-spread accounts quote very tight spreads and then charge commission, so you must add the two to get the real cost.

Swap is the overnight fee, or sometimes credit, for holding a trade past the daily rollover time. We do not have an Axi swap figure, so read the contract specifications for your pair.

What Axi publishes: - Pro account: spreads from 0.0 pips. - Pro commission: USD 4.50 round turn per lot on the global page. - Pro commission on an EU help page: USD 7 round turn.

Those two commission figures differ, and we show both because they come from different Axi pages. The USD 4.50 is described as the global figure. The USD 7 comes from an EU help page. The difference probably reflects different entities or regions, but we could not confirm the reason. Check the figure shown in your own client area.

A round turn means opening and closing a trade. So USD 4.50 round turn means that total for both sides, not each side. Standard accounts normally charge no commission and build the cost into a wider spread, but we do not have a Standard spread figure, so we will not invent one.

Practical tip: open a demo account, look at the live spread of your pair, and add the commission. A "0.0 pips" headline is only the lowest moment, not the average. Spreads widen at market open and during news.

Account types at Axi

Axi's own help pages describe two main trading accounts: Standard and Pro.

Standard account. This account is built for simplicity. The cost sits mostly in the spread, and there is no separate commission line to work out. The minimum deposit we hold for it is 200 in AUD or USD, quoted from the Australian site.

Pro account. This account offers spreads from 0.0 pips and charges a commission per lot. The minimum deposit we hold is 500 in AUD or USD, again from the Australian site. It is meant for traders who want a tight raw spread and are comfortable adding up costs.

How to choose: - If you are new and want one simple cost, Standard is easier to understand. - If you trade often and want transparent pricing, Pro may suit you better. - If you cannot decide, trade the same pair on demo versions of both and compare the real cost of a round turn.

Axi may offer other products, such as extra account features or other currencies, but we only describe what we confirmed. Account availability and minimums can differ by country and entity. The figures in this review come from the Australian pages, so check the page you are sent to in your country before you plan around them.

Before you fund an account, ask yourself: what is my risk on each trade, how much can I afford to lose, and do I understand the cost of one round trade? If any answer is unclear, stay on demo.

Minimum deposit: how much do you need to start?

On the Australian site, Axi lists a minimum deposit of 200 for the Standard account and 500 for the Pro account, in AUD or USD. These are not tiny amounts compared with some brokers, so budget carefully.

There are two ideas here. The broker's minimum is the smallest amount it accepts. Your practical minimum is the smallest amount that lets you trade safely. The second is usually higher than the first, because even small trades carry costs and small accounts can be wiped out by a normal market move.

We could not confirm the minimum for your country. It may be different, so open the account page for your region and read the number there. Also check whether your deposit method has its own limit or fee. A payment provider can set its own rules.

Advice for a new trader: - Deposit only money you can afford to lose completely. - Never use rent, school fees or borrowed money. - Practise on a demo account first. - Trade the smallest size when you go live.

Remember hidden costs too. Your bank may charge for international transfers, and your local currency may lose value when converted to dollars. Add these to your budget so the money that arrives is the money you planned.

Deposit and withdrawal methods

Axi lists these deposit methods on its page: credit and debit card, PayPal, international bank transfer, Skrill, Neteller and crypto. The source for this list is a page about deposits and withdrawals in North America, so the list for your region may be different. Please check your own client area.

For withdrawals, Axi states that your first withdrawals go back by the same method used for the initial deposit, and after that other available methods may be used. This is a common anti-money-laundering rule. In practice it means you should deposit with a method that also allows withdrawals and that is in your own name.

How the methods compare: - Cards are easy to use, and money normally goes back to the same card. - Bank transfers suit larger amounts but are often slower. - E-wallets such as Skrill and Neteller can be quick, but they have their own fees. - PayPal is familiar, yet it may not be available in every country. - Crypto can be fast, but prices move and mistakes are hard to reverse.

Check before you deposit: - Does the method work in your country? - Is there a fee from Axi or from the provider? - Is the account in your own name? - Who converts the currency, and at what rate?

We do not state any fee or limit, because the facts we hold do not include one. If a payment page shows a fee, take a screenshot for your records.

How long do Axi withdrawals take?

We will be direct: Axi does not publish a withdrawal time on the pages we used, and we have no verified timing from our own tests. So we will not give you a number.

What we know is the rule above: the first withdrawals go to the same method as the initial deposit, and then other available methods may be used. Each method has its own natural speed. E-wallets are usually the quickest, cards sit in the middle, and bank transfers are often the slowest, especially across borders. That is a general pattern, not an Axi promise.

Common causes of delay at any broker: - Identity checks that are not finished. - A payment method with a name that does not match the account name. - A request to withdraw to a different method than the one used to deposit. - Weekends and bank holidays.

The safest way to learn the real time is to test it: 1. Make a small first deposit. 2. Complete identity verification at once. 3. Request a small withdrawal early. 4. Write down when you asked and when the money arrived. 5. Keep screenshots of the request and the confirmation.

If the money arrives in a reasonable time, add more with more confidence. If it does not, stop depositing and write to support. A written message gives you a record. Also read Axi's withdrawal page for any fee or minimum amount. We did not find one we could confirm.

Trading platforms

Axi lists three ways to trade: MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5) and the Axi Trading Platform app.

MT4 is the best-known retail forex platform. It is simple, has many indicators and automated tools, and has plenty of tutorials. It is a good first platform for a beginner.

MT5 is the newer version, with more timeframes and tools, and it handles more market types. It suits traders who like detailed chart work.

The Axi Trading Platform app is Axi's own mobile option. Many traders in our regions work from a phone, so a good app matters. We have not tested it and make no claim about speed or features beyond what Axi states.

Practical tips: - Practise on a demo account until the buy, sell and close buttons feel natural. - A stop loss is an order that closes a trade at a price you choose, to limit your loss. Learn it before your first live trade. - Keep the app updated, and download it only from the official site or store. - Check your mobile signal. A weak connection can make you miss an exit.

Test the platform on a demo account for several days. That tells you more than any review.

Leverage and risk

Leverage lets you control a bigger position with a smaller amount of your own money. At 1:10, one dollar controls ten dollars of market. It makes both gains and losses bigger.

Axi states that for retail accounts under the ASIC and FMA licence, leverage is fixed at 30:1, and the same 30:1 retail figure applies to the CySEC entity. That is a low cap compared with some offshore brokers, and it is a safety feature. Leverage for clients served by other Axi entities may be different, and we could not confirm the figure for your country. Ask in writing and read the terms.

Why this matters. At high leverage, a small move against you can remove most of your money. Lower leverage gives you more room before a loss becomes large. A broker with a lower cap is not a worse broker.

Axi's own risk figure is 66.36% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. Please read it twice.

A simple risk plan: - Risk only a small share of your account on any one trade. - Always use a stop loss. - Never add money to a losing trade hoping it will come back. - Keep a trade journal. - Do not trade money you need for daily life.

A stop-out is when the broker automatically closes your trades because your account can no longer support them. We do not state Axi's stop-out level because we could not confirm it. Find it in your account terms and write it down.

Who is Axi best for?

Based on what we could confirm, Axi can suit these traders.

Traders who want strong regulation. Four regulators are listed: FCA, ASIC, CySEC and the DFSA.

Traders who like raw pricing. The Pro account shows spreads from 0.0 pips plus USD 4.50 round turn per lot on the global page.

Traders who prefer a low leverage cap. Retail leverage is fixed at 30:1 under the ASIC and CySEC entities, which is a safer ceiling.

MetaTrader users. MT4 and MT5 are both offered.

Axi may be less suitable if: - You need a published withdrawal time before you start. Axi does not give one on the pages we used. - You want to start with a very small amount. The minimums we hold are 200 and 500. - You need high leverage and live outside the regulated regions. We could not confirm the leverage for your country.

If you are not sure, try a demo account and make sure you understand every cost.

How to open a Axi account

Opening an account is quick, but take your time at each step.

1. Go to the official Axi website at www.axi.com. Check the address carefully before you type anything.
2. Choose to open a live account and enter your name, email and country. Use real details that match your ID.
3. Read the client agreement. Write down the exact company name that will hold your account, and check it on the regulator's register.
4. Choose Standard or Pro, and the platform you prefer, such as MT4 or MT5.
5. Verify your identity. Upload a clear photo of your ID and proof of address.
6. Fund the account with a small amount through a method in your own name.
7. Practise on demo, then place one very small live trade.
8. Request a small withdrawal to see how the process works.

Never share your password, and never send money to anyone who promises guaranteed profits.

The fine print

Here are the details people often miss.

Your entity matters. Rules, leverage and protection depend on the company holding your account, not on the Axi brand.

Minimum deposits come from the Australian site. We hold 200 for Standard and 500 for Pro. Your country may differ.

Two commission figures. Pro commission is USD 4.50 round turn per lot on the global page and USD 7 round turn on an EU help page. Check which applies to you.

Deposit methods come from a North America page. The list for your region may be different.

Missing facts. We could not confirm a withdrawal time, a withdrawal fee, an inactivity fee, a swap figure, a Standard spread or a stop-out level. We do not guess any of them.

Risk. Axi's own figure is 66.36% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.

Affiliate disclosure. The Forex Bridge may earn a payment if you open an account through some links. That never changes our facts or our verdict.

This review is general information, not financial advice. Facts were checked on 15 October 2026 from Axi's own pages and may change.

Our final verdict

Axi earns a positive but careful verdict. The best things are four listed regulators, a clear raw-spread Pro account with spreads from 0.0 pips, MT4 and MT5, and a retail leverage cap of 30:1 that protects beginners from the worst mistakes.

The cautions are clear too. Axi does not publish a withdrawal time on the pages we used. Our minimum deposits come from the Australian site and are higher than at some rivals. We could not confirm which entity and which leverage apply in your country. And Axi's own figure says 66.36% of retail accounts lose money.

Our advice: confirm the exact entity and its licence on the regulator's register, practise on demo, deposit a small amount you can afford to lose, and test a withdrawal early. If Axi passes those steps for you, it is a reasonable broker to consider. If a step feels wrong, walk away. Your money matters more than any broker.