A transparent weighted score from objective public data — each factor scored 0–100 (higher = riskier), combined by the weights below.
| Factor | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation & licensing | 55 | 35% |
| Company age | 45 | 15% |
| Clone / impersonation | 0 | 12% |
| Withdrawal & exposure complaints | 30 | 12% |
| Offshore registration | 45 | 8% |
| Transparency (site/info/social) | 25 | 10% |
Based on public regulatory records, industry databases and independent reviews (Trustpilot, Forex Peace Army). Exit Risk reflects recent negative momentum in real reviews. A risk estimate from public data, not a definitive legal judgment; brokers may request a correction.
| Regulator | License type | License No. | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSCA | Derivatives Trading License (EP) | 37699 | South Africa | — |
| CYSEC | Forex Execution License (STP) | 413/22 | Cyprus | — |
| ASIC | Inst Deriv Trading License (STP) | 458097 | Australia | — |
| Account | Max leverage | Min. deposit | Min. spread | Commission | EA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIP | 1:200 | $250,000 | from 0.8 | -- | ✓ |
| Exclusive | 1:200 | $100,000 | from 1 | -- | ✓ |
| Premium | 1:200 | $25,000 | from 1.2 | -- | ✓ |
| Advanced | 1:200 | $10,000 | from 1.2 | -- | ✓ |
| Extra | 1:200 | $5000 | from 1.6 | -- | ✓ |
| Plus | 1:200 | $2500 | from 1.6 | -- | ✓ |
| Basic | 1:200 | $1000 | -- | -- | ✓ |
| Intro | 1:200 | $300 | -- | -- | ✓ |
Across 10 recent Trustpilot reviews, 0% are 1–2 star. The single most common complaint is being unable to withdraw funds (5 reports) — the classic warning sign in forex.
0Banxso is a forex and CFD broker based in South Africa, with records dating to 2022-02-23. It reports oversight from ASIC, CYSEC, FSCA.
FXCanary’s verdict is “Guarded.” There are enough red flags that we’d urge caution before depositing.
Overview compiled by FXCanary from regulatory records and public data. full Banxso review