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Is Stash Available in 🇫🇷 France?
No — Stash is not available in France
Stash does not accept new account registrations from France as of 2026. See alternatives available in France ↓
Availability last verified: October 2026
Broker availability in 🇫🇷 France
148 / 341 brokers148 out of 341 brokers in our database accept clients from France (43% availability). See all available brokers →
Find a broker available in France
Stash doesn't accept France traders — get matched to one that does, by market, style and budget.
Why is Stash not available in France?
AMF/CySEC regulation required. MiFID II passport covers French residents from EU-regulated brokers.
Trading regulation in 🇫🇷 France
Regulator
AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers) + ESMA
Max leverage (forex)
1:30
Max leverage (stocks)
1:5
Permitted instruments
Forex, CFDs, Stocks, ETFs, Options
France follows ESMA leverage caps. The AMF actively publishes a blacklist of unauthorised brokers (liste noire).
Stash vs alternatives in 🇫🇷 France
| Regulator | SEC, FINRA | FCA, CySEC | FCA, ASIC | MAS, ASIC |
| Min. deposit | $0 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Spread from | 0 pips | 1 pips | 0.6 pips | 0.9 pips |
| Max leverage | 1 | 500 | 500 | 400 |
| Available | ✗ No | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account |
Recommended brokers available in 🇫🇷 France
These brokers accept clients from France and are regulated by reputable authorities.
- No commissions on spreads
- FCA, ASIC and CySEC regulated
- Islamic accounts available
- FCA regulated with strong reputation
- Supports MT4, MT5, and own platform
- Negative balance protection
- Good educational content
- Regulated in 6 jurisdictions
- No commission on most accounts
- Commission-free CFD trading (other fees may apply)
- Simple, user-friendly platform
- Wide range of CFD instruments (2,800+)
Other brokers also not available in 🇫🇷 France
These well-known brokers also do not accept clients from France.
About Stash
Regulated by
SEC, FINRA
Headquarters
New York, USA
Founded
2015
Min. deposit
$0
BrokerRank score
3.57 / 5
Markets
stocks, etf, crypto
Frequently Asked Questions
1Is Stash available in France?
No — Stash does not accept clients from France as of 2026. This is due to regulatory restrictions. Traders from France should look for brokers that are locally licensed or specifically accept France clients.
2Why is Stash not available in France?
AMF/CySEC regulation required. MiFID II passport covers French residents from EU-regulated brokers.
3What are the best alternatives to Stash for France traders?
Brokers we recommend in France include ForTrade, FxPro, AvaTrade. All are verified to accept clients from France and are regulated by reputable authorities.
4Can I use a VPN to access Stash from France?
Using a VPN to circumvent geo-restrictions violates Stash'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 France?
Yes — forex trading is legal in France and regulated by AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers) + ESMA. The maximum permitted leverage for forex is 1:30. Only brokers licensed in France or operating under an approved passporting arrangement can legally serve retail clients.
6What leverage is available for traders in France?
Forex: up to 1:30. Stocks: up to 1:5. These limits are set by AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers) + ESMA and apply to all licensed brokers serving France residents. France follows ESMA leverage caps. The AMF actively publishes a blacklist of unauthorised brokers (liste noire).
7Which financial instruments can traders in France access?
Traders in France regulated by AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers) + ESMA can access the following instruments: Forex, CFDs, Stocks, ETFs, Options. France follows ESMA leverage caps. The AMF actively publishes a blacklist of unauthorised brokers (liste noire).
8Which brokers accept clients from France?
148 out of 341 brokers in the BrokerRank database accept clients from France. Recommended options include ForTrade, FxPro, AvaTrade. You can see the full list on our France brokers page.