EDITORIAL VERDICT
The IC verdict
Excentral International is an FSCA-regulated CFD broker (license FSCA/48296) operated by OM Bridge (PTY) Ltd. It pairs an in-house Excentral trading platform with MetaTrader 4, offers four account tiers from Classic to VIP with spreads as low as 0.9 pips, and supports wire, cards, Skrill and Neteller funding from a $250 minimum deposit.
RATING · 6 factors
The composite breakdown
FEES
What it actually costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $250 |
| Classic / Silver EUR/USD spread | From 2.5 pips |
| Gold EUR/USD spread | From 1.8 pips |
| VIP EUR/USD spread | From 0.9 pips |
| Card daily deposit cap | $10,000 |
| Card monthly deposit cap | $40,000 |
VERDICT · pros & cons
What's good, what isn't
Pros
- FSCA-regulated under license FSCA/48296
- Multiple account tiers including a competitive VIP at 0.9 pips
- Demo account preloaded with $100,000 in virtual funds
- Pairs the in-house Excentral platform with MetaTrader 4
- Funding via wire transfer, debit cards, Skrill and Neteller
- 12-hour withdrawal verification turnaround
Cons
- FSCA is a newer regulator (formed out of the Financial Services Board)
- Higher-tier spreads on Classic and Silver accounts (from 2.5 pips EUR/USD)
- Professional accounts require a $500k minimum balance
- No negative balance protection on professional accounts
- Card deposits capped at $10,000/day and $40,000/month
REGULATION · licenses
Where Excentral is regulated
Financial Sector Conduct Authority
South Africa · License No. FSCA/48296
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FAQ
Common questions
Who regulates Excentral International?
Excentral International is regulated by South Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) under license number FSCA/48296. The broker is operated by OM Bridge (PTY) Ltd.
What is the minimum deposit on Excentral?
$250 (or equivalent in another supported currency) on the live account. A demo account preloaded with $100,000 in virtual funds is also available.
How long does Excentral verification take?
Withdrawal verification takes less than 12 hours once you submit a government-issued ID and a utility bill for address proof.
What account tiers does Excentral offer?
Four retail tiers — Classic, Silver, Gold and VIP — plus a professional account that requires a $500k minimum balance and waives negative balance protection.