Financial Sector Conduct Authority — South Africa
Trade245 (Pty) Ltd
Licence
Trade245 Review — Overview
Regulation
Tier-2 regulated
Licence
FSCA
Licence status
Active
Platforms
MT4, MT5
Max. leverage
1:500
Instruments
Forex, indices, stocks, commodities
Typical spread
From 0.0 pip
Operating
Est. 2020
Main market
ZA
Entity
Trade245 (Pty) Ltd
Website
trade245.com · Online
Trade245 is a forex & CFD broker based in Australia, established in 2020. On Trust Broker Hub it holds a Trust Score of 5.7 out of 10, which we rate as Fair — above the 4.9/10 average for brokers that hold a verified licence. Mixed profile — check regulation and conditions before depositing.
Trade245's licence comes from an offshore jurisdiction (FSCA). Offshore regulation is far lighter than tier-1 oversight from bodies like the FCA (UK) or ASIC (Australia): there is usually no compensation scheme, and recovering funds can be difficult if the broker runs into trouble. Treat it with extra caution and verify the licence on the regulator's own register.
Trade245 provides access to Forex, indices, stocks, commodities. Published conditions include leverage up to 1:500. No complaints are currently on record. Overall, Trade245 has a mixed profile: check its regulation and conditions carefully before depositing.
Trust score breakdown
How is this calculated?
Weighted total
7.08
Data completeness
6 of 10 facts verified
60% ×0.80
Trust Score
5.7 / 10
Trust Score history
Trade245 currently scores 5.7/10. The trend line will build here as the Trust Score is re-evaluated over time.
Pros
- Holds a FSCA licence
- No unresolved complaints on record
- Live website and reachable support channels
Cons
- Offshore-only regulation with weaker investor protection
- Always verify the licence directly before depositing
Regulation
Tier 2 · Mid
Verified
MetaQuotes registry
Trade245 Global (Pty) Ltd MT5 server: Trade245Global
- Registration number
- 2025/873123/07
- Registered address
- 4 Canal Close, 2 Century Falls Road, Century City, Western Cape, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa
- Offices
- South Africa
- Status (per MetaQuotes)
- Authorized broker: South Africa
- Website
- www.trade245.com
- support@trade245.com
- Abuse reports
- support@trade245.com
- Phone
- +27 218792669
Company details come from the broker's listing in MetaQuotes' MetaTrader 5 directory. A MetaQuotes listing is not a regulatory licence; see the Regulation section above for verified licences.
Trading conditions
| Instruments | Forex, indices, stocks, commodities, CFDs |
| Minimum deposit | Not disclosed |
| Maximum leverage | 1:500 |
| Typical spread | From 0.0 pip |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5 |
| Demo account | / |
We mark unverified fields as “Not disclosed” rather than estimate them.
Our verdict on Trade245
Our analysis · editorial
5.7/10
A mixed risk profile
Trade245 is regulated under a mid-tier authority (FSCA). Based in Australia, it has been operating for about 6 years. We have no complaints on record against it. Weighing regulation, track record and complaint history, our Trust Score is 5.7/10 — a mixed profile.
Strengths
- Holds a recognised mid-tier licence (FSCA)
- Operating for 6 years
- No complaints on record with us
- Supports MT4 & MT5 trading
Watch-outs
- Very high leverage available (1:500) — amplifies risk
Bottom line: Proceed with caution: start with a small deposit and test a withdrawal early.
This is Trust Broker Hub's data-driven editorial assessment — not a user review. It is generated automatically from regulation, licensing, company age and complaint records, and updates as those change.
User reviews
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
Trade245 — Questions & Answers
Log in to ask a question about Trade245.
No questions yet about Trade245. Be the first to ask — answers from the community and our team help every trader.
Complaints & alerts
No complaints or regulator warnings on record
We monitor regulator alert lists and user reports. We'll flag Trade245 here if that changes.
Full specifications
Regulated region
Australia
Operating period
5-10 years
Main market
ZA
Instruments
Forex, indices, stocks, commodities, CFDs
Year founded
2020
Frequently asked
Is Trade245 a safe broker?
Trade245 scores 5.7 / 10 on our Trust Score, above the 4.9 average for brokers that hold a verified licence. It is only offshore-regulated, which means weaker protection. It has no complaints on record with us. Trade only with funds you can afford to lose.
What is the Trade245 MT5 server name?
Trade245 is listed in the MetaQuotes MetaTrader 5 directory under the server name "Trade245Global". In MetaTrader 5, add an account and search for that name, then choose the exact server shown in your account details from the broker. Read our methodology.
Is Trade245 regulated?
MetaQuotes lists Trade245 Global (Pty) Ltd with the status "Authorized broker: South Africa". That is the broker's own declaration to MetaQuotes, not a licence we have checked. We have verified a licence with FSCA.
How is the Trade245 trust score calculated?
The score weighs five factors: regulation tier, transparency of disclosures, operating footprint, user sentiment, and complaint history. Each is scored out of 10 and combined into the overall figure shown at the top.
What does "offshore regulated" mean?
It means the broker's licence comes from a jurisdiction with lighter requirements than tier-1 regulators like the FCA or ASIC. There's usually no compensation scheme, so recovering funds can be difficult if the broker fails.
Can I withdraw funds easily from Trade245?
Trade245 publishes some trading terms, but always confirm withdrawal fees directly. Test with a small amount first and document every transaction.