Quick facts
| Founded | 2007 · Headquartered in Sydney, Australia |
| Regulation | FCA (United Kingdom), ASIC (Australia), DFSA (Dubai), FMA (New Zealand) |
| Minimum deposit | $0 on Standard and Pro accounts |
| Spreads | From 0.0 pips on Pro (plus ~$3.50–7/lot commission); markup-only on Standard |
| Leverage | Up to 1:500 international clients · 1:30 for UK/EU retail clients |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5 (added 2024), Axi proprietary platform with TradingView |
| Markets | 220+ CFDs · 70+ FX pairs, indices, commodities, shares, crypto perpetuals |
| Key strength | The longest track record and the strongest single regulatory licence (UK FCA) of any broker on this page |
| Best for | Best for traders who prioritise regulatory strength and a long operating history |
| Official site | https://www.axi.com/ |
What we like
- Founded in 2007 with an 18-year track record and no material regulatory action
- UK FCA authorisation gives UK clients access to FSCS protection up to £85,000
- No minimum deposit on Standard and Pro accounts
- Free VPS hosting and the Axi Select funded-trader program for high performers
What could be better
- MT5 only became available in 2024, later than most competitors
- Instrument range (220+ CFDs) is narrower than PU Prime, VT Markets or StarTrader
Regulation & safety
Axi (formerly AxiTrader) is regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, the Dubai Financial Services Authority, and New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority — a genuinely strong regulatory stack that includes one of the world's most respected tier-1 regulators (the FCA). UK-onboarded clients benefit from segregated funds and FSCS protection up to £85,000 if Axi becomes insolvent; other entities carry their own local protections. Axi is not CIRO-regulated, so Canadian clients trade under whichever international entity onboards them rather than under Canadian investor protection rules — but of the brokers on this page, Axi's regulatory profile is among the closest to what CIRO-regulated brokers offer.
Current promotions
Axi runs the following deposit promotion(s) as of late 2025. As with any broker bonus, the credit itself is not withdrawable — only profits made while trading with it can be withdrawn, and unused credit is forfeited if you withdraw your deposit. Treat it as extra trading margin, not free cash, and confirm current terms before opting in.
First-deposit bonus: deposit $400+ into a new Saint Vincent & the Grenadines entity account, then email service@axi.com with the promo code "TopUp100" and place one trade. Excludes Europe, the UK and Australia.
Redeposit bonus: redeposit $200+ and email service@axi.com with the promo code "50More". Excludes Vietnam, the UK and Australia. Can be combined with TOPUP100 once that bonus is maxed out.
Maximum bonus: $3,000 per client on each promotion. See the full terms at the official promotion page.
Trading costs
Standard accounts have no separate commission — costs are built into the spread. Pro accounts offer raw pricing from 0.0 pips on EUR/USD plus a commission that scales down with volume (roughly $3.50–7 per lot), and the Elite tier ($25,000 minimum) cuts commissions further for high-volume traders. There is no minimum deposit on Standard or Pro accounts, and deposits/withdrawals carry no Axi-side fees.
Platforms & tools
Axi supports MT4 (its long-standing core platform), added full MT5 support in 2024, and offers its own Axi platform with integrated TradingView charts. Free VPS hosting is available for algorithmic and EA traders who need low-latency execution.
Funding & withdrawals
Funding methods include bank transfer, card payments and popular e-wallets, generally processed without broker fees; card withdrawals must return to the originating card within 90 days of deposit, which is standard anti-fraud practice across regulated brokers. See our funding methods guide for how this compares across all six brokers.
Verdict
Axi is a strong choice if regulatory strength and longevity matter most to you — its FCA licence and 2007 founding date stand out clearly against the newer entrants on this list, even if its instrument range is narrower. It earns 8.8/10 in our 2026 rankings, placing #4 of the six internationally regulated brokers we cover.