1 iOption
2 Banc De Binary
3 Anyoption
4 24option
5 BossOptions
6 DragonOptions
7 EZTrader
8 First Binary Option
9 GlobalOption
10 Ikkotrader
11 Opteck
12 Optimarkets
13 OptionBit
14 OptioNet
15 OptionFair
16 OptionRally
17 OptionsClick
18 Optionyard
19 Stockpair
20 TopOption
21 TradeRush
22 TraderXP
23 Trading247
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List of Binary Options Brokers in the United Kingdom
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on April 12, 2013
1 min read· Last updated: June 11, 2018
Key Takeaways
- Binary options trading to UK retail clients is permanently banned by the FCA since April 2, 2019.
- Any firms accepting UK retail users operate offshore and are not regulated under UK law, skipping UK protections.
- Listed brokers such as iOption, Banc De Binary, Anyoption, etc., are legacy platforms, many now defunct or unregulated.
- UK traders still access binary options via offshore platforms, but doing so exposes them to high risks and limited recourse.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are binary options brokers legal in the UK?
No. Since April 2, 2019, the FCA has permanently banned the sale, marketing or distribution of binary options to retail clients in the UK.
What happened to brokers like Banc De Binary or Anyoption?
Many legacy brokers on that list are now defunct or operate offshore without UK regulation, offering services outside FCA oversight.
Can UK traders still use binary options platforms?
They may access offshore platforms that accept UK users, but such firms are unregulated and offer no FSCS or Ombudsman protection.
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