Hantec Markets Forex Broker Review
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Reviewed by the FXMARE Research Desk under our review methodology · licences last verified 2026-06-25
A UK-founded, multi-regulated broker with competitive raw spreads and a wide instrument range, hampered by a strict anti-scalping policy and the practical loss of FCA retail onboarding.
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Hantec Markets Overview
A UK-founded, multi-regulated broker with competitive raw spreads and a wide instrument range, hampered by a strict anti-scalping policy and the practical loss of FCA retail onboarding.
Hantec Markets is regulated by FCA (UK) — FRN 502635; retail clients no longer onboarded via FCA entity, ASIC (Australia) — AFSL 326907, FSC (Mauritius) — licence C114013940, FSA (Seychelles) — licence SD164, VFSC (Vanuatu) — licence 40318, JSC (Jordan). Independently verifiable licences include FCA (UK) FRN 502635. Regulatory coverage is solid, though some entities operate under lighter offshore licences — check which one you are onboarded to.
EUR/USD spreads start around 0.1 pips on the raw/ECN account (about 0.6 pips on the standard, commission-free account), with $2 (Pro account; $1/lot/side) commission. The minimum deposit is $10 and maximum retail leverage is 1:30 (FCA/ASIC entities); up to 1:500 (FSC Mauritius); up to 1:1000 (VFSC/FSA offshore). Swap-free (Islamic) trading is offered conditionally — Available on request for Islamic clients on all account types. Covers ~20 instruments (major FX pairs + XAU/USD, XAG/USD). Positions held beyond one week incur a holding fee: $10/lot on FX, $30/lot on metals. Carry-trade and interest-rate-arbitrage strategies are explicitly prohibited on swap-free accounts..
Platforms include MT4, MT5, Hantec WebTrader, Hantec Mobile App, Hantec Social. Hantec Markets provides ~2,650 CFDs (97 forex pairs, ~1,985 stock CFDs, 62 crypto CFDs, 21 indices, 34 commodities) across Forex, funded via Bank wire transfer, Visa/Mastercard credit/debit cards, Skrill, Neteller, Local payment methods (region-dependent).
Hantec Markets has genuine regulatory pedigree — FCA since 2010 and ASIC since 2008 — but the effective shift of retail clients to offshore entities (Mauritius, Vanuatu, Seychelles) dilutes the headline trust story considerably. Costs are genuinely competitive: the Pro account's 0.1-pip EUR/USD spread plus $2 round-turn commission undercuts many STP peers, while the zero-commission Global account at 0.6 pips suits occasional traders well. The hard prohibition on scalping is a deal-breaker for high-frequency strategies, and the swap-free offering, while available, imposes a weekly holding fee and covers only ~20 instruments, making it conditional rather than full Islamic compliance.
Headquarters: London, UK (operational HQ); parent Hantec Group founded 1990 in Hong Kong · Funding: Bank wire transfer, Visa/Mastercard credit/debit cards, Skrill, Neteller, Local payment methods (region-dependent)
Pros
- Multi-regulated with FCA and ASIC tier-1 licences providing meaningful oversight framework
- Very low $10 minimum deposit with zero broker-side deposit/withdrawal fees
- Competitive Pro account raw spreads (EUR/USD from 0.1 pip + $2 RT commission)
- Broad instrument range: ~2,650 CFDs including rare commodity crosses and 24/7 crypto
- Fund insurance up to $500,000 (civil liability) plus negative balance protection on all accounts
Cons
- Scalping explicitly prohibited — material restriction for short-term and high-frequency traders
- FCA entity no longer accepts retail clients; most new clients go through weaker offshore entities
- Research and education content is thinner than top-tier competitors
- $5/month inactivity fee after 90 days (varies by entity)
Ratings Breakdown
Hantec Markets Fees & Costs
Regulation & Safety
Licence numbers link to each regulator’s public register so you can verify them yourself. Last checked 2026-06-25.
Hantec Markets is authorised by FCA (UK) — FRN 502635; retail clients no longer onboarded via FCA entity, ASIC (Australia) — AFSL 326907, FSC (Mauritius) — licence C114013940, FSA (Seychelles) — licence SD164, VFSC (Vanuatu) — licence 40318, JSC (Jordan). Brokers regulated in tier-1 jurisdictions are generally required to hold client money separately from company funds and may offer protections such as negative-balance protection or an investor-compensation scheme — the exact safeguards depend on the entity you sign up with. As with all trading, your capital is at risk. Confirm which entity, licence and protections apply to your country on the regulator’s register before funding an account.
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Platforms
Available on desktop, web and mobile. Tradable across Forex. Track every position you take with Hantec Markets in the FXMARE trading journal.
FXMARE Verdict
Hantec Markets has genuine regulatory pedigree — FCA since 2010 and ASIC since 2008 — but the effective shift of retail clients to offshore entities (Mauritius, Vanuatu, Seychelles) dilutes the headline trust story considerably. Costs are genuinely competitive: the Pro account's 0.1-pip EUR/USD spread plus $2 round-turn commission undercuts many STP peers, while the zero-commission Global account at 0.6 pips suits occasional traders well. The hard prohibition on scalping is a deal-breaker for high-frequency strategies, and the swap-free offering, while available, imposes a weekly holding fee and covers only ~20 instruments, making it conditional rather than full Islamic compliance.
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Hantec Markets — frequently asked questions
Is Hantec Markets regulated?
Hantec Markets states it is authorised by FCA (UK) — FRN 502635; retail clients no longer onboarded via FCA entity, ASIC (Australia) — AFSL 326907, FSC (Mauritius) — licence C114013940, FSA (Seychelles) — licence SD164, VFSC (Vanuatu) — licence 40318, JSC (Jordan). We last checked those licence details against the regulators' own public registers on 2026-06-25. Licences are entity-specific: the group company that onboards you depends on your country, so confirm which entity your client agreement names before depositing.
What is the minimum deposit at Hantec Markets?
Hantec Markets lists $10 min deposit. Minimums vary by account type, funding method and regional entity, so treat this as indicative and confirm the figure on the broker's own site for the account you intend to open.
What spreads does Hantec Markets offer on EUR/USD?
Hantec Markets advertises spreads from 0.1 pips (raw/ECN), with EUR/USD quoted around 0.6 pips (standard) · 0.1 pips + commission (raw). Commission: $2 (Pro account; $1/lot/side). Advertised "from" figures are floors seen in ideal conditions rather than averages — compare total cost per round turn (spread plus commission) at the volume you actually trade.
What is the maximum leverage at Hantec Markets?
Hantec Markets advertises up to 1:30 (FCA/ASIC entities); up to 1:500 (FSC Mauritius); up to 1:1000 (VFSC/FSA offshore). Leverage caps are set by the regulator of the entity you trade with, so retail clients in the UK, EU and Australia receive materially lower caps than the headline figure. Higher leverage magnifies losses as much as gains.
Does Hantec Markets offer swap-free (Islamic) accounts?
Partly. Hantec Markets offers swap-free trading with conditions. Available on request for Islamic clients on all account types. Covers ~20 instruments (major FX pairs + XAU/USD, XAG/USD). Positions held beyond one week incur a holding fee: $10/lot on FX, $30/lot on metals. Carry-trade and interest-rate-arbitrage strategies are explicitly prohibited on swap-free accounts.
Which platforms does Hantec Markets support?
Hantec Markets supports MT4, MT5, Hantec WebTrader, Hantec Mobile App, Hantec Social. Platform availability can differ by entity and account type — a platform offered in one region is not guaranteed in another, so verify it is available on the specific account you plan to open.
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