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Beginner · 8 min · basics

12 broker safety checks before depositing

Opening an account is not the same as funding it. Check regulation, entity, withdrawal, fees, leverage and disclosures first.

fxcn editorial 2026-06-03
## 12 checks
1. Found in official register
2. Exact legal name match
3. Active status
4. Authorization covers the product
5. Domain matches
6. Clear client-money segregation
7. Negative balance protection
8. Reasonable leverage
9. Published spreads/commissions
10. No withdrawal volume trap
11. Support answers in writing
12. Small withdrawal test first