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Is DEGIRO Available in 🇦🇺 Australia?
No — DEGIRO is not available in Australia
DEGIRO does not accept new account registrations from Australia as of 2026. See alternatives available in Australia ↓
Availability last verified: April 2026
Broker availability in 🇦🇺 Australia
144 / 340 brokers144 out of 340 brokers in our database accept clients from Australia (42% availability). See all available brokers →
Why is DEGIRO not available in Australia?
ASIC-regulated brokers can serve Australian residents. Offshore brokers without ASIC registration cannot legally operate here.
Trading regulation in 🇦🇺 Australia
Regulator
ASIC (Australian Securities & Investments Commission)
Max leverage (forex)
1:30
Max leverage (stocks)
1:5
Permitted instruments
Forex, CFDs, Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Crypto CFDs
ASIC's Product Intervention Order caps leverage at 1:30 for major forex pairs. Binary options banned.
DEGIRO vs alternatives in 🇦🇺 Australia
| Regulator | FCA | SEC, MAS | MAS, CFTC | SEC, MAS |
| Min. deposit | $0 | $0 | $100 | $250 |
| Spread from | 0 pips | 0.2 pips | 0.8 pips | 0.6 pips |
| Max leverage | 1 | 4 | 200 | 200 |
| Available | ✗ No | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account |
Best brokers available in 🇦🇺 Australia
These brokers accept clients from Australia and are regulated by reputable authorities.
- Advanced tools for professional traders
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- MT4 and proprietary platform
- Extensive market research
- Part of StoneX Group (publicly listed)
- 50+ years in the industry
- ProRealTime charts available
- Excellent research and news
- Smart Trader Tools for MT4
- Excellent research and education
- Top-tier regulation (ASIC, FCA, CySEC)
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About DEGIRO
Regulated by
FCA
Headquarters
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Founded
2013
Min. deposit
$0
BrokerRank score
3.27 / 5
Markets
stocks, indices, commodities
Frequently Asked Questions
1Is DEGIRO available in Australia?
No — DEGIRO does not accept clients from Australia as of 2026. This is due to regulatory restrictions. Traders from Australia should look for brokers that are locally licensed or specifically accept Australia clients.
2Why is DEGIRO not available in Australia?
ASIC-regulated brokers can serve Australian residents. Offshore brokers without ASIC registration cannot legally operate here.
3What are the best alternatives to DEGIRO for Australia traders?
The top-rated brokers available in Australia include Interactive Brokers, Forex.com, IG Group. All are verified to accept clients from Australia and are regulated by reputable authorities.
4Can I use a VPN to access DEGIRO from Australia?
Using a VPN to circumvent geo-restrictions violates DEGIRO's terms of service and can result in account closure or frozen funds. It also leaves you without regulatory protection. We strongly recommend using a broker that is properly licensed to serve your country.
5Is forex trading legal in Australia?
Yes — forex trading is legal in Australia and regulated by ASIC (Australian Securities & Investments Commission). The maximum permitted leverage for forex is 1:30. Only brokers licensed in Australia or operating under an approved passporting arrangement can legally serve retail clients.
6What leverage is available for traders in Australia?
Forex: up to 1:30. Stocks: up to 1:5. These limits are set by ASIC (Australian Securities & Investments Commission) and apply to all licensed brokers serving Australia residents. ASIC's Product Intervention Order caps leverage at 1:30 for major forex pairs. Binary options banned.
7Which financial instruments can traders in Australia access?
Traders in Australia regulated by ASIC (Australian Securities & Investments Commission) can access the following instruments: Forex, CFDs, Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Crypto CFDs. ASIC's Product Intervention Order caps leverage at 1:30 for major forex pairs. Binary options banned.
8Which brokers accept clients from Australia?
144 out of 340 brokers in the BrokerRank database accept clients from Australia. The top-rated options include Interactive Brokers, Forex.com, IG Group. You can see the full list on our Australia brokers page.
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