ThreeTrader is operated by ThreeTrader Global Ltd, regulated by the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (licence 40430); a sister company, ThreeTrader Global (MU) Pty Ltd, is licensed by the FSC Mauritius (GB24203958). ThreeTrader says it holds client funds in trust accounts at Tier 1 banks, offers negative balance protection and is a member of The Financial Commission. These are offshore licences. We haven't deposited or withdrawn ourselves.
Who you are dealing with
From ThreeTrader’s footer and FAQ:
| Company | Regulator | Number | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| ThreeTrader Global Limited | Vanuatu Financial Services Commission | 40430 | Port Vila, Vanuatu |
| ThreeTrader Global (MU) Pty Ltd | Financial Services Commission, Mauritius | GB24203958 | Ebene, Mauritius |
| ThreeTrader Limited | — (BVI company, no licence stated) | 1485025 | Road Town, Tortola, BVI |
The FAQ and About page cite the VFSC licence 40430, and the site’s copyright belongs to ThreeTrader Global Limited. The site doesn’t say which company serves which country.
What ThreeTrader says it does for your money
- Trust accounts: client funds are held in client trust accounts in Tier 1 banks (banks not named).
- Negative balance protection: a negative account is returned to zero.
- Dispute resolution: ThreeTrader Global Limited is a member of The Financial Commission, an independent external dispute-resolution body.
What an offshore licence does and doesn’t protect
It does mean a named company is licensed and supervised, and has to follow its regulator’s conduct and AML rules.
It doesn’t bring EU or UK protections: no Investor Compensation Fund, no FSCS, no 1:30 leverage cap. ThreeTrader’s 1,000:1 leverage exists because the account is outside those regimes. Read offshore vs regulated brokers, the VFSC guide and the FSC Mauritius guide.
Our withdrawal record
We haven’t opened an account, deposited or withdrawn with ThreeTrader. What ThreeTrader publishes: withdrawals are processed within 1 business day and arrive within 3 business days, with no withdrawal fees. Details: ThreeTrader withdrawals.
What to check yourself
- The VFSC (40430) and FSC Mauritius (GB24203958) register entries, against the names on ThreeTrader’s own pages
- Which company, ThreeTrader Global Ltd or the Mauritius company, is named in your client agreement
- Which banks hold the trust accounts, which ThreeTrader doesn’t publish
Practical steps
- Check you’re on threetrader.com: scam check guide.
- Read the company name in your client agreement.
- Start with the $100 minimum, trade, then test a withdrawal.
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 XMFeatured | 4.9/5Editorial rating | FSC Belize | ✓ | Visit |
 ThreeTrader | 3.7/5 | VFSC 40430 | ✓ | Visit |
 Titan FX | 3.7/5 | Vanuatu FSC | ✓ | Visit |
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Frequently asked questions
Is ThreeTrader legit?
ThreeTrader names licensed companies: ThreeTrader Global Limited (Vanuatu FSC 40430) and ThreeTrader Global (MU) Pty Ltd (FSC Mauritius GB24203958). Both are offshore regulators with lighter client protection than the FCA or CySEC.
Where does ThreeTrader keep client money?
Its FAQ says client funds are held in client trust accounts in Tier 1 banks. It doesn't name the banks.
Does ThreeTrader have negative balance protection?
Yes. It says that if your account goes negative, it will be returned to a zero balance.
What is The Financial Commission?
An independent external dispute-resolution organisation for the forex market. ThreeTrader Global Limited says it's a member, which gives you somewhere to take a complaint the broker doesn't resolve.