ATFX — South Africa
Key facts (8)
- Who actually onboards you
- AT Global Markets SA (Pty) Ltd (ATFX SA), Cape Town.
- Licence number
- 44816
- Established
- 2017
- Min deposit, USD
- not stated
- Platforms
- MT4 · MT5
- Local funding
- Cards, bank/EFT wire, e-wallets; specific SA rai
- Max leverage
- 400geo
- EURUSD
- 1.2 pipsgroup
This broker against the South Africa middle (60 of 104)
| ATFX | South Africa median | |
|---|---|---|
| Round turn, USD | 12.0 USD | 7.0 USD |
| Min deposit, USD | no data | 50.0 USD |
| Max leverage | 400geo | 500.0geo |
| Withdrawal, h | 1 working day hgroup | 24.0 h |
| EURUSD, standard | 1.2 pipsgroup | 1.0 pips |
| EURUSD, raw | not priced | 0.0 pips |
| Established | 2017 | 2009.5 |
| Platforms | 2 | 3.0 |
Accepts residents of South Africa
Yes
Score (5/6 axes)
Shown, not ranked: no review-platform rating
Licence check
Who actually onboards you
AT Global Markets SA (Pty) Ltd (ATFX SA), Cape Town.
Locally licensed entity
Cost per round turn, and the South Africa middle (60 of 104)
standard
The numbers across South Africa
Round-turn cost, USD (60 of 104)
Median 7.0 · Range 1.5–20.0 USD
Minimum deposit, USD (36 of 104)
Median 50.0 · Range 0.0–1000.0 USD
What each account gives you
Standard / Edge / Premium; demo.
What the broker publishes about payouts
Reviews
Trading software and asset classes (2)
MT4 · MT5
FX, indices, commodities, shares/ETF CFDs.
Trading profits and South Africa tax
SARS taxes residents on worldwide income. Frequent/active forex trading is generally taxed as income at the individual's marginal rate (progressive 18%-45%), not as capital gains. Active traders typically register for provisional tax (IRP6 due end-Aug and end-Feb, plus a third top-up if owing) and file the annual ITR12; trading-related expenses are deductible. Rates/brackets change annually - pres
Where it wins, where it loses
Pros (3)
- Licensed locally: 44816
- Swap-free account available
- Withdrawal published at 1 working day h
Cons (3)
- Round turn 12.0 USD against a South Africa median of 7.0
- No public review-platform rating, so the review axis is absent
- Minimum deposit for this country not published
The rest of the shortlist in South Africa (6)
Where it does not serve
Canada, Japan, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), Iran, United States of America (USA)
Methodology
2 + 3 × weighted mean of six axes · reviews 25%, cost 20%, safety 20%, payouts 15%, track_record 10%, platforms 10%
Verified · what changed · sources (2)
Checked: 2026-07-09
FAQ (5)
Does ATFX accept residents of South Africa?
Yes.
Which entity onboards a South Africa client of ATFX?
AT Global Markets SA (Pty) Ltd (ATFX SA), Cape Town.
What licence does ATFX hold for South Africa?
Licence 44816.
What does one EURUSD lot cost at ATFX?
12.0 USD per round turn against a South Africa median of 7.0 USD, measured on 60 of 104 brokers.
How long does a withdrawal from ATFX take?
1 working day hours as published. All withdrawal requests received on a business day before 4 pm (CY time) will be processed on the same day.