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Brokers in Afghanistan, 2026

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Afghanistan has no functional retail forex/CFD framework — Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) supervises banking and the afghani (AFN) under conditions of severe political and economic disruption since 2021. International sanctions, frozen central-bank reserves and limited international banking access constrain cross-border financial activity. The few retail FX accounts opened by Afghan residents typically use hawala-style remittance corridors, USD wires (where international banking permits) and stablecoins.

6 / 8 brokers accept Afghanistan

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  1. Editorial top pick

    01FxPro

    FCACySECSCBFSCA
    Open account at FxPro →
    Avg spread
    0.30pip
    midpoint of broker range
    Cost / lot
    $10.00
    incl. $7 commission
    Min deposit
    $100
    Max leverage
    1:500
    EU/UK retail: 1:30 · SCB (Bahamas) entity: 1:500

    Four diversified regulators (FCA, CySEC, FSCA, SCB) with 18+ years operating history · MT4/MT5 Standard accounts are spread-only at ~1.2 typical pips — only use cTrader or Raw if you want commission-based pricing

    Fits ifYou are EU or UK retail and want double tier-1 cover (FCA + CySEC) at one broker
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, FxPro Edge

    Founded in 2006 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full FxPro details →

  2. 02Deriv

    BVIMFSA
    Open account at Deriv →
    Avg spread
    0.70pip
    editorial estimate
    Cost / lot
    $7.00
    no commission
    Min deposit
    $5
    Max leverage
    1:1000
    EU retail (MFSA Malta): 1:30 · Labuan / Vanuatu / BVI entities: up to 1:1000

    $5 minimum + 25 years of operating history (since 1999 as Binary.com, rebranded Deriv in 2020) · Forex is secondary to synthetic indices (their proprietary product) — CFD instrument breadth is narrower than ECN-focused brokers like Tickmill

    Fits ifYou trade synthetic indices (Volatility, Crash, Boom) — Deriv invented this product category
    PlatformsMetaTrader 5, Deriv X

    Founded in 1999 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full Deriv details →

  3. 03XM Group

    ASICCySECIFSC
    Open account at XM Group →
    Avg spread
    1.30pip
    midpoint of broker range
    Cost / lot
    $13.00
    no commission
    Min deposit
    $5
    Max leverage
    1:1000
    EU/AU retail: 1:30 · XM Global (offshore entity): up to 1:1000

    $5 minimum makes starting cheap · Standard account EUR/USD spread 1.0–1.6 pip (broker-published range) + $0 commission ≈ $13/lot — one of the highest costs in our list

    Fits ifYou want the lowest-friction entry in our list — $5 minimum deposit
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Web Trader

    Founded in 2009 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full XM Group details →

  4. 04Libertex

    SVG FSA
    Open account at Libertex →
    Avg spread
    0.50pip
    midpoint of broker range
    Cost / lot
    $5.00
    no commission
    Min deposit
    $10
    Max leverage
    1:999
    Libertex International (St. Vincent & the Grenadines). EU/EEA residents are served by the separate CySEC-regulated entity at 1:30.

    $10 minimum + Forex Club heritage (founded 1997) — long operating history · Offshore SVG (St. Vincent & the Grenadines) registration only — no tier-1 (FCA/ASIC) or EU (CySEC) oversight

    Fits ifYou have $10 to start — one of the lowest entry minimums in our list
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Libertex Platform

    Founded in 1997 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full Libertex details →

  5. 05RoboForex

    IFSC
    Open account at RoboForex →
    Avg spread
    0.20pip
    broker-published typical
    Cost / lot
    $6.00
    incl. $4 commission
    Min deposit
    $10
    Max leverage
    1:500
    IFSC Belize offshore only — ECN tier; separate Pro account reaches 1:2000

    ECN account: 0.2 typical + $4 round-turn ≈ $6/lot — among cheapest commission tiers in our list · IFSC Belize only — no tier-1 regulator, no FSCS-equivalent protection

    Fits ifYou're in a non-restricted, non-EU-focused jurisdiction and want ECN-style $6/lot pricing at a $10 entry minimum
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, R Stocks Trader

    Founded in 2009 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full RoboForex details →

  6. 06Alpari

    MISA1 action
    Open account at Alpari →
    Avg spread
    0.25pip
    midpoint of broker range
    Cost / lot
    $7.50
    incl. $5 commission
    Min deposit
    $500
    Max leverage
    1:1000
    Pro ECN tier (Mauritius / St. Vincent offshore); Standard tier reaches 1:3000 at $50 min · not offered to EU/UK/AU retail

    27 years of operating history (founded 1998) — predates most current retail brokers · Regulated only by offshore entities (Mauritius / St. Vincent) after losing its FCA licence in 2015 — no tier-1 regulator, no FSCS-equivalent protection

    Fits ifYou have $500+ and want commission-based Pro ECN pricing at ~$7.50/lot with 27 years of operating history
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5

    Founded in 1998 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full Alpari details →

Country context

Regulator
DAB · Da Afghanistan Bank — central bank with banking and currency oversight; capital-markets infrastructure is essentially absent
Currency
AFN
Payment methods
Hawala remittanceWire transfer (USD)USDT
Tax

Personal income tax framework exists on paper (5–20% historical scale) but enforcement is severely impaired. Foreign brokers do not withhold; reporting infrastructure is largely non-functional in practice.

Retail trading rules

There are no functional statutory leverage caps; offshore brokers serving Afghan residents typically apply their own limits where they accept onboarding at all. Most international brokers list Afghanistan as restricted due to sanctions screening and AML compliance considerations. Hawala remains the practical cross-border payment mechanism for most retail FX participants.

Frequently asked

Which brokers accept residents of Afghanistan?+

6 of 8 brokers in our ranking accept Afghanistan: FxPro, Deriv, XM Group, Libertex, RoboForex.

Who regulates brokers for Afghanistan?+

Primary regulator: DAB — Da Afghanistan Bank — central bank with banking and currency oversight; capital-markets infrastructure is essentially absent.

What payment methods are available?+

Common methods: Hawala remittance, Wire transfer (USD), USDT.

What are the tax rules for trading in Afghanistan?+

Personal income tax framework exists on paper (5–20% historical scale) but enforcement is severely impaired. Foreign brokers do not withhold; reporting infrastructure is largely non-functional in practice.

Scope of coverage

Brokers tracked
14
Regulators indexed
55
Regulator actions logged
2
Latest pricing verification
Jun 1, 2026

Pricing and licensing status refresh weekly; the ranking is reviewed quarterly.