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1.26 /10
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PocketOption

Costa Rica

5-10 years

Questionable Regulatory License

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Regulatory Index2.25

Business Index7.98

Risk Management Index0.00

Software Index8.35

License Index2.69

The broker's WikiFX Score has been lowered due to a high volume of unresolved client complaints.
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UK FCA
2021-09-29

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MY SCM
2020-01-01
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Company Name

FX Trading LLC

Company Abbreviation

PocketOption

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Costa Rica

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Previous Detection : 2026-09-05
  • The WikiFX cloud system has detected an excessive number of complaints against this broker, leading to its placement on the WikiFX Complaint Blacklist. Please be aware of the high risk.
  • This broker lacks valid forex regulation. Please be aware of the risk!

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Unable to Withdraw

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Late payment It's that I have the service but pocket option these days is not in the validation normally made it must put a more reliable and fast service in withdrawal requests almost a week that I have not yet received the money requested for withdrawal with this number in question 05857***** from then until today, that's what I rely on to defend myself daily, To buy food until the end of August but nothing yet I have fulfilled all required conditions I beg you to tell them to speed up the process of my withdrawal before tonight I must have this money please . I am not a millionaire or billionaire So I live on what I receive so do something Your user ID: 1391***** Withdrawal ID: 150***** Date and time: 2026-08-19 17:34:04 Amount: 16.29 USD via MTN mobile money

2026-08-25 18:45
Scam

🚨 Pocket Option Scam Exposed - My Real Experience

I want to share my personal experience with Pocket Option so that others dont fall into the same trap I deposited 600 in my account and started trading within some time I managed to grow my balance to 1400 l was excited to withdraw my profit and went to request a payout that is when the nightmare started Pocket Option forced me to complete kyc verification before withdrawal | submitted all my documents correctly but instead of approving they rejected my kyc without any valid reason I contacted support to ask why my kyc was rejected after hours of waiting instead of solving the issue they suddenly blocked my account claiming I had violated some public offer agreement I have proof with screenshots of my successful trades and balance growth the kyc rejection notice my support ticket submission and the final message showing my account was blockedunder clause 2.2 this is a classic scam tactic they let you trade and make profits but the moment you try

2026-06-09 16:54
Unable to Withdraw

UNJUSTIFIED RETENTION OF $12,000

I am a fully verified trader . Since March 19th, 2026, Pocket Option has been withholding my legitimate profits of $12,000.00 USD via Tether TRC-20. Despite exceeding the 3-day standard processing time, the support team only provides evasive and automated responses, claiming a 'queue' that does not exist for blockchain transactions. ACTIONS TAKEN: I have already filed a formal complaint with the Mwali International Services Authority (MISA). Case reported to Forex Peace Army (FPA). This is a clear case of withholding funds without technical justification. I will not update or remove this 1-star review until I receive a valid TXID and the funds are visible in my wallet. Be extremely careful if you plan to trade large amounts here; they fail to pay when you win

2026-03-26 01:39
Resolved

Account banned without reason

On September 14, 2025, they banned my account, claiming that I had violated Article 2.9 of their public offering agreement, which states that "the company prohibits customers from engaging in fraudulent activities that the company may consider to be part of customer behavior. These fraudulent activities aim to exploit operations not directed by the company, loopholes in the company's official website, speculation based on bonuses, and abuse of trading to gain profits, including but not limited to completing hedging transactions through different accounts and speculating on assets with liquidity difficulties. In such cases, the company reserves the right to terminate this agreement or reset the results of trading operations However, I believe that I have not violated any of the conditions described in it, and each order has a 5-minute cycle. Before the ban, there was a withdrawal request of nearly $3000 that had not been completed for more than 3 days. My ID is marcemous@gmail.com

2025-09-15 10:21
Unable to Withdraw

I want to report a problem with Pocket Option

I want to report a problem with Pocket Option. I deposited about $40,000 on the platform through several card payments. Later my account was suddenly blocked and I could no longer access the platform. Because of this situation I contacted my banks and opened chargeback requests. Part of the payments were returned (about $14,000), including payments processed by UAB Walletto and other acquiring banks. However, several payments processed through Bank of Kigali were not returned. My total losses are still very significant. My Pocket Option account is currently blocked and I cannot use the service or access the platform. I request Pocket Option to review my case, explain the reason for blocking my account, and help resolve the remaining payment issues. I hope the company will respond and provide a fair solution.

2026-03-16 03:11
Scam

🚨 Pocket Option Scam Exposed – My Real Experience

I want to share my personal experience with Pocket Option so that others dont fall into the same trap I deposited 600 in my account and started trading within some time I managed to grow my balance to 1400 I was excited to withdraw my profit and went to request a payout that is when the nightmare started Pocket Option forced me to complete kyc verification before withdrawal I submitted all my documents correctly but instead of approving they rejected my kyc without any valid reason I contacted support to ask why my kyc was rejected after hours of waiting instead of solving the issue they suddenly blocked my account claiming I had violated some public offer agreement I have proof with screenshots of my successful trades and balance growth the kyc rejection notice my support ticket submission and the final message showing my account was blockedunder clause 2.2 this is a classic scam tactic they let you trade and make profits but the moment you try to withdraw they create excuses like kyc

2025-08-30 01:51
Scam

Documented manipulations of time and balance

Description of what happened: 1) 05.07.2025 — $50 transfer: the bank receipt (Sberbank) shows the time as 11:41:14 (Moscow time), while the platform shows 11:40:04. Difference: 1 min 10 sec, with the platform displaying an earlier time than the bank. 2) 06.07.2025 — $50 transfer: bank time 20:56:25, platform time 20:52:11 — difference 4 min 14 sec, again the platform shows an earlier time. 3) After my complaints, the platform retroactively adjusted the balance and timestamps multiple times. Meanwhile, support referred to the "time zone UTC+2", but the minute discrepancies and the fact that the time is displayed BEFORE the bank's timestamp do not explain this. 4) I demanded complete raw logs (timestamps in UTC, information about record modifications), as well as a report on 05.07 (number of trades, profit/loss, etc.) — I was sent incomplete reports and evasive answers.

2025-09-25 05:30
Resolved

Pocket Option SCAMMERS!

Dear readers! Before you entrust your money to the Pocket Option platform, I urge you to think twice and read the comments of all users to understand the situation you're getting into. All factors here work against the trader: (I repeat, all) If the instrument goes into the red for the company, it is suddenly "disconnected" under the pretext of technical problems. Quotes often do not coincide with TradingView or other verified sources. Persistent lowering of the trade percentages makes trading less and less profitable. As soon as a trader starts to make a steady profit and tries to withdraw funds, an endless verification process starts, delaying terms up to 14 days and putting psychological pressure in hopes of further trading and loss of funds. It gets worse: if trading continues, the account gets blocked under any pretext, referring to the public offer agreement and accusing you of some clause in a polite form. It's important to understand: your trades are not directed to interbank, you are trading exclusively within the platform.

2025-10-05 04:20
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    PocketOption · Company summary
    Quick Pocket Option Review Summary
    Founded in2016
    Registered inCosta Rica
    Regulated byNo license
    Trading Instruments100+ currencies, commodities, stocks, ctyptocurrencies, indices
    Min Deposit$1
    Trading PlatformMT5
    Social Trading
    Payment MethodsFasapay, pix, Visa, MasterCard, Bank Transfer, cryptocurrencies, etc.
    Deposit & Withdrawal Fee
    Customer SupportContact form
    Regional RestrictionsThe EEA countries, USA, Israel, UK and Japan

    Pocket Option Information

    Founded in 2016, Pocket Option is an unregulated forex broker registered in Costa Rica, offering trading in 100+ currencies, commodities, stocks, ctyptocurrencies, and indices. The company provides MT5 platform for trading on various devices and supports multiple deposit and withdrawal methods. While it offers a demo account for traders to practice with virtual money, important details such as spreads, commissions, and maximum leverage are undisclosed. Traders should exercise caution due to the company's unregulated status and limited transparency.

    Pocket Option's home page

    Pocket Option Pros and Cons

    ProsCons
    • Wide range of trading instruments available
    • Clients from the EEA countries, USA, Israel, UK and Japan are not accepted
    • Demo accounts with up to $50 000 virtual money
    • Unregulated status
    • Low minimum deposit requirement of $1
    • Limited info on trading conditions
    • MT5 platform
    • No direct contact channel
    • Social trading
    • No commissions charged for deposits and withdrawals

    Is Pocket Option Legit?

    No. Pocket Option currently has no valid regulations. Please be aware of the risk!

    No license

    Market Instruments

    Pocket Option offers trading in 100+ currencies, commodities, stocks, ctyptocurrencies, and indices.

    Trading AssetsSupported
    Currencies
    Commodities
    Stocks
    Cryptocurrencies
    Indices
    Bonds
    Options
    ETFs

    Trading Platform

    Pocket Option offers the industry-leading MT5 platform.

    Trading PlatformSupported Available Devices Suitable for
    MT5Desktop, Mobile, WebExperienced traders
    MT4/Beginners

    Deposit and Withdrawal

    Pocket Option accepts free deposits and withdrawals via Fasapay, pix, Visa, MasterCard, Bank Transfer, cryptocurrencies, etc.

    News

    ExposurePocket Option Review 2026: Complaints, Withdrawals, and Unregulated Risk

    Pocket Option is an unregulated broker with a very low WikiFX score of 1.52 and active warnings from financial authorities like the UK FCA. Available records show a severe pattern of withdrawal rejections, arbitrary account blocks, and unresolved user complaints, making it a high-risk platform for Indian traders.

    WikiFX
    2026-08-18 16:00
    Pocket Option Review 2026: Complaints, Withdrawals, and Unregulated Risk

    ExposurePocket Option Review: Complaints, Regulation Gaps, and Account-Blocking Risks

    Pocket Option shows a high-risk profile on the supplied WikiFX data: a 1.74 score, no verified financial regulation listed, one Securities Commission Malaysia investor-alert disclosure, and heavy recent complaint volume. Some users praise the platform and low-entry trading, but the repeated reports of blocked accounts, delayed withdrawals, KYC disputes, and fund withholding make this broker unsuitable for traders who cannot absorb account-access or withdrawal risk.

    WikiFX
    2026-07-15 14:30
    Pocket Option Review: Complaints, Regulation Gaps, and Account-Blocking Risks

    ExposurePocket Option Review 2026: Unregulated Status, Blocked Accounts, and Withdrawal Risks

    The available data indicates that Pocket Option is an unregulated broker with a low WikiFX score of 1.74 and a regulatory warning from Malaysia. A severe pattern of user complaints regarding blocked accounts and rejected withdrawals makes this a high-risk platform for Indian traders.

    WikiFX
    2026-07-06 13:30
    Pocket Option Review 2026: Unregulated Status, Blocked Accounts, and Withdrawal Risks

    NewsPocket Option Faces ISA Crackdown Over Illegal Trades

    The Israel Securities Authority launches a criminal probe into Pocket Option for illegal binary option activities, exposing investor losses and fraud.

    WikiFX
    2026-01-19 17:03
    Pocket Option Faces ISA Crackdown Over Illegal Trades

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    Risques Gagne
    0-3months
    Paiement en retard C’est que j’ai le service mais pocket option dans ces temps ci n’est pas dans les validation normalement faite il doit mettre un service plus fiable et rapide dans les demandes de retrait pratiquement une semaine que j’ai pas encore reçu l’argent demandé au retrait avec ce numéro en question 05857***** depuis lors jusqu’à aujourd’hui c’est sur ça que je compte pour me défendre au quotidien, Pour acheter de la nourriture jusqu’à la fin du mois de août mais rien pourtant j’ai remplir toutes conditions demandées je vous prie de leurs dit d’accélérer le processus de mon retrait avant ce soir je dois avoir cet argent s’il vous plais . Je ne suis pas millionnaire ou milliardaire Donc je vie de ce que je reçois donc faites quelques choses Votre ID utilisateur : 1391***** ID de retrait : 150***** Date et heure : 2026-08-19 17:34:04 Montant : 16.29 USD via MTN mobile money
    Paiement en retard C’est que j’ai le service mais pocket option dans ces temps ci n’est pas dans les validation normalement faite il doit mettre un service plus fiable et rapide dans les demandes de retrait pratiquement une semaine que j’ai pas encore reçu l’argent demandé au retrait avec ce numéro en question 05857***** depuis lors jusqu’à aujourd’hui c’est sur ça que je compte pour me défendre au quotidien, Pour acheter de la nourriture jusqu’à la fin du mois de août mais rien pourtant j’ai remplir toutes conditions demandées je vous prie de leurs dit d’accélérer le processus de mon retrait avant ce soir je dois avoir cet argent s’il vous plais . Je ne suis pas millionnaire ou milliardaire Donc je vie de ce que je reçois donc faites quelques choses Votre ID utilisateur : 1391***** ID de retrait : 150***** Date et heure : 2026-08-19 17:34:04 Montant : 16.29 USD via MTN mobile money
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    Diego Fraga
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    Hola buenas . El día de hoy me bloquearon la cuenta luego de estar meses operándola para liquidar un bono que tenía en ella . cuando fui hacer mi primer retiro me lo bloquearon y me pidieron autenticación de selfie . la aceptaron pero luego cuando intenté retirar de nuevo , me bloquearon la cuenta por violacion 2.9 . nunca hice uso de bots , ni tengo más de una cuenta . ni nada . la cuenta ya tenía un monto de 18.500 dólares de los cuales 16000 dólares eran ganancias .
    Hola buenas . El día de hoy me bloquearon la cuenta luego de estar meses operándola para liquidar un bono que tenía en ella . cuando fui hacer mi primer retiro me lo bloquearon y me pidieron autenticación de selfie . la aceptaron pero luego cuando intenté retirar de nuevo , me bloquearon la cuenta por violacion 2.9 . nunca hice uso de bots , ni tengo más de una cuenta . ni nada . la cuenta ya tenía un monto de 18.500 dólares de los cuales 16000 dólares eran ganancias .
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