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20 practical questions to ask before opening a Forex account. Available in English and Arabic. No email required.

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Identity and authorisation

  1. What is the exact legal name of the company holding my account?
  2. Where is this entity registered and which regulator supervises it?
  3. Does its authorisation cover the product offered to residents of my country?
  4. Do official register contact details match the website and phone number?

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Risk and suitability questions

  1. Can I afford to lose the entire amount I might deposit?
  2. What leverage and margin rules apply to my account?
  3. Could losses exceed my deposit, and what protection applies?
  4. How do stop-out and margin close-out rules work?

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Fees and account terms

  1. What are the spread and trading commissions for the products I may use?
  2. Are there overnight, conversion, inactivity or administration fees?
  3. Which account types are available and how do their terms differ?
  4. Does the broker or introducer receive referral-based compensation?

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Documents and funding

  1. What identity documents are required and how will they be protected?
  2. Which official channel should I use to submit my documents?
  3. Which deposit methods are supported and who receives my money?
  4. Am I being asked to share passwords or one-time verification codes?

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Withdrawals and support

  1. What are the withdrawal processing times, fees and minimum amounts?
  2. Can bonuses or account conditions restrict withdrawals?
  3. How can I contact support or submit a complaint?
  4. What evidence should I keep before sending any funds?

Important risk notice

Leveraged Forex trading can cause substantial losses. Never send passwords or trading funds to individuals through messaging apps. Broker introductions may involve compensation.

20 questions to review · Editorial review: 4 November 2026

Official educational references

Lebanon — Capital Markets AuthorityUnited Kingdom — FCA Firm CheckerUnited States — CFTC / NFA BASICMauritius — Financial Services CommissionUAE — Securities & Commodities Authority

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