Vantage vs XM
A side-by-side comparison built from each broker's own published record — licenses checked against official registers, terms quoted from their own pages, with the source linked on every claim.
| Regulation | ASIC · FCA · CIMA · FSC · FSCA · VFSC | CySEC · FSC · DFSA |
| License no. | ASIC AFSL 428901 (Vantage Global Prime Pty Ltd) FCA OC376560 (Vantage Global Prime LLP) CIMA SIBL 1383491 (Vantage International Group Limited) FSC GB20026165 (VIG Group) FSCA FSP 51268 (Vantage Markets (Pty) Ltd) VFSC 700271 (Vantage Global Limited) | CySEC 120/10 FSC not printed on public register (XM Global Limited listed as Active, categories: Trading in Securities as Principal; Arranging transactions in Securities, registration period 2026) DFSA F003484 |
| Founded | 2009 | 2009 |
| Minimum deposit | $50 | $5 |
| EUR/USD spread from | 0.0 pips (Raw ECN, + USD3.00 per lot per side); Standard STP from 1.0 pips, commission-free | "spreads as low as zero" (Zero Account); EURUSD-specific from-figure not published on public pages |
| Leverage | ASIC (Australia): Retail 30:1 on FX majors (ASIC product intervention order); lower on other CFDs | CySEC (Cyprus): Up to 30:1, depending on instrument FSC Belize: Flexible leverage up to 1000:1 |
| Gulf Payments | ||
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, ProTrader, Vantage App, Vantage Web Trading, Copy Trading | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, XM App |
| Broker-published claim | Withdrawals are generally processed within 24 hours. Depending on the withdrawal method chosen, it can take between 1-7 business days (or more) for you to receive your funds. Withdrawal via bank wire generally requires 3 to 5 business days (or more) to complete. [Source] | Withdrawal requests are processed instantly by our Artificial Intelligence Back Office System, based on algorithmic parameters. You'll receive your money immediately, or on the same day your request is executed. Withdrawals via bank wire, credit or debit card usually take 2-5 business days to reach your account. [Source] |
| Withdrawal methods | Bank wire transfer, Credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller, E-wallets | Credit/debit cards, Electronic payment methods (e-wallets), Bank wire transfer, Local bank transfer |
| Crypto deposits/withdrawals | Not published | No |
| Islamic Accounts | Yes | Yes |
| Measured by us | Testing in progress | Testing in progress |
| Accepts clients from | Australia, United Kingdom | Germany, Italy, United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Turkey, China, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia |
| Open account | Open account |
We do not name a winner here. The two records sit side by side because the right answer depends on where you live, what you trade, and which entity would onboard you — all of which the table shows.
By Country
- Vantage Yes / XM No: Australia, United Kingdom
- XM Yes / Vantage No: Germany, Italy, United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Turkey, China, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia
Is Vantage or XM better?
Neither is better in the abstract. Compare the rows that apply to you: whether each broker accepts clients from your country, which entity and regulator you would be onboarded under, the minimum deposit, and how withdrawals work on the rail you would actually use.
Which is safer, Vantage or XM?
Safety follows the entity that holds your money, not the brand. Both records list every regulator and license number each broker publishes — check which entity serves your country, then verify that license on the regulator's own register.