FP Markets South Africa: FSCA licence, rand deposits and account opening (2026)
FSCA: FSP 50926 (FP Markets (Pty) Ltd). Rand account: not published. FP Markets says it funds accounts "in 10 different base currencies" but does not list ZAR on the pages we read, so a rand account is not published. (Checked on 23 Oct 2026.)
For South African traders the order of checks is simple: is the company that opens my account authorised by the FSCA, can I deposit in rand, and what does it take to open the account? Here are FP Markets' answers from its own pages, with the FSCA register to check the licence yourself.
FP Markets in South Africa at a glance
Every line is FP Markets' own wording or the FSCA register, read on 23 Oct 2026. "Not published" means we did not find it on FP Markets' public pages.
- Company for South Africa
- FP Markets (Pty) Ltd (FSCA FSP 50926)fpmarkets.com
- FSCA licence
- FSP 50926, FP Markets (Pty) Ltdfsca.co.za
- Rand (ZAR)
- Not published: FP Markets says it funds accounts "in 10 different base currencies" but does not list ZAR on the pages we read, so a rand account is not publishedfpmarkets.com
- Payment methods
- FP Markets: "Choose from a variety of payment methods, including credit cards, e-wallets such as Neteller and Skrill, cryptocurrencies, bank wire transfers, and broker to broker transfers." It describes bank wire as "both locally and worldwide"fpmarkets.com
- Minimum deposit
- No minimum deposit; FP Markets says it depends on the payment methodfpmarkets.com
- Fees
- FP Markets: "Deposit instantly with 0% Deposit fees" and "No deposit fees when using Skrill, Neteller."fpmarkets.com
- Processing time
- Not published on the pages we read
FP Markets' FSCA licence
FP Markets lists "FP Markets (Pty) Ltd, a Financial Services Provider authorised and regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority in South Africa (FSP Number 50926)". Its South Africa site adds: "This website is operated by First Prudential Markets Limited", a Seychelles company (FSA, SD130).
Check it yourself: search FSP 50926 or "FP Markets (Pty) Ltd" on the FSCA register. South Africa is a licensed-only market on The Forex Bridge: our link for visitors in South Africa only goes to FP Markets' FSCA-authorised company.
- FSCA
- FP Markets (Pty) Ltd · FSP 50926fsca.co.za
Rand (ZAR) deposits at FP Markets
FP Markets says it funds accounts "in 10 different base currencies" but does not list ZAR on the pages we read, so a rand account is not published. FP Markets' South Africa pages say: FP Markets: "Choose from a variety of payment methods, including credit cards, e-wallets such as Neteller and Skrill, cryptocurrencies, bank wire transfers, and broker to broker transfers." It describes bank wire as "both locally and worldwide". Minimum: No minimum deposit; FP Markets says it depends on the payment method. FP Markets: "Deposit instantly with 0% Deposit fees" and "No deposit fees when using Skrill, Neteller."
How to open a FP Markets account in South Africa
- Start on FP Markets' South Africa site so the FSCA-authorised company (FP Markets (Pty) Ltd) handles your account.
- Register with your email and phone. Verify your identity and address in FP Markets' sign-up flow first; regulated brokers must do this before paying out, and it avoids delays on your first withdrawal.
- Choose an account.
- Deposit from an account in your own name; minimum No minimum deposit; FP Markets says it depends on the payment method.
- Pick a platform and start on demo. FP Markets publishes that 74.51% of retail CFD accounts lose money.
Withdrawing to a South African bank
Most brokers send a withdrawal back to the method you deposited with first, and only to an account in your own name. Times reported by verified FP Markets traders appear on the FP Markets review once enough have reported. Traded with FP Markets from South Africa? Write a review.
Other brokers for traders in South Africa
The same question for other brokers in South Africa: Exness, XM, HFM, Tickmill. See every broker we review for traders in South Africa on the South Africa page, with local licences first. Or put FP Markets next to Eightcap, IC Markets, Exness.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers from FP Markets's own pages, as quoted above.
Is FP Markets regulated by the FSCA?
Yes. FP Markets (Pty) Ltd is authorised by the FSCA (FSP 50926); search it on the FSCA register to check.
Can I deposit rand (ZAR) at FP Markets?
FP Markets says it funds accounts "in 10 different base currencies" but does not list ZAR on the pages we read, so a rand account is not published.
What is the minimum deposit at FP Markets in South Africa?
No minimum deposit; FP Markets says it depends on the payment method.
How do I open a FP Markets account in South Africa?
Start on FP Markets' South Africa site, register, verify your identity and address, choose an account and deposit from an account in your own name.
Sources
FP Markets's own pages and the regulators' registers, read on 23 Oct 2026. We have not traded at FP Markets; every statement above is what these pages say.
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Forex trading at these brokers is done through CFDs (contracts for difference): you trade on the price moving up or down, without owning the currency itself.Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 74.51% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read the full risk warning