Is Orbex a Scam? Regulation Check 2026
We ran Orbex through the kitchen inspection, looking up its licence in the official FSA register. Here is what the paperwork says.
Verdict
Orbex is NOT a scam. It cooks under FSA licence SD010, which clears it to serve trading in South Africa.
How to verify on the official register
| Regulator | FSA FSA Seychelles Financial Services Authority (FSA) |
| Licence Number | SD010 |
| Regulated Entity | Orbex Global Ltd |
| Founded | 2011 |
What the FSA seal buys you
A FSA-regulated kitchen has to keep client money in its own segregated pot, offer negative balance protection, and open its books to independent audits. If something goes wrong, you can take your complaint straight to FSA.
What the FSA seal puts on your plate
- Your money kept in a segregated pot, walled off from Orbex's own capital
- Negative balance protection, so you can never lose more than you put on the table
- A direct line to FSA for complaints if Orbex will not put things right
- Regular independent audits of Orbex's books under FSA oversight
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Orbex a scam or legitimate?
Orbex is NOT a scam. It is authorised by FSA, one of the most respected inspectors in the business, and the authorisation is publicly verifiable on the official FSA register.
How do I check Orbex's FSA licence?
Open the official FSA website and use the public register search. Search the entity name; the entry will confirm Orbex's authorisation status and exactly what it is cleared to serve.
Are my funds safe with Orbex?
As a FSA-regulated kitchen, Orbex must keep every client's money in its own segregated pot, walled off from the firm's own funds. That shields your deposit even if Orbex runs into trouble.
What protection do I have as a Orbex client in South Africa?
In South Africa, Orbex sits under FSA supervision, so you get: segregated client money, negative balance protection (you can never lose more than is on the table), and the right to take a complaint straight to FSA.
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