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\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nXM Broker Restricted Countries Full List 2026 \u2014 Which Countries XM Does Not Accept & Why<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Complete and up-to-date list of countries XM broker does not accept in 2026 \u2014 USA, Canada, Israel, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Singapore and more. Explains why each country is restricted and what your options are.\">\r\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\">\r\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Sora:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Source+Serif+4:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;1,400&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\r\n\r\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\r\n \"mainEntity\": [\r\n {\r\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n \"name\": \"Which countries does XM broker not accept in 2026?\",\r\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n \"text\": \"XM does not accept clients from the United States, Canada (Ontario province specifically), Israel, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and certain territories under international sanctions such as Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk. XM's website is also blocked in Singapore following a June 2025 MAS order. Japan and some other jurisdictions face restrictions due to local regulatory requirements. This list may change as regulations evolve.\"\r\n }\r\n },\r\n {\r\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n \"name\": \"Why does XM not accept clients from the United States?\",\r\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n \"text\": \"XM does not accept US clients because US law \u2014 specifically regulations enforced by the CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission) and NFA (National Futures Association) \u2014 prohibits US residents from trading forex and CFDs with unregistered offshore brokers. XM is not registered with the CFTC or NFA, making it illegal for XM to solicit or accept US clients regardless of where they physically reside.\"\r\n }\r\n },\r\n {\r\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n \"name\": \"Why does XM not accept clients from Canada?\",\r\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n \"text\": \"XM restricts clients from Ontario, Canada specifically, due to IIROC (Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada) and OSC (Ontario Securities Commission) regulations. Traders from other Canadian provinces may experience varying levels of access. Canadian residents should check XM's current eligibility directly during the registration process.\"\r\n }\r\n },\r\n {\r\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n \"name\": \"Is XM available in Singapore in 2026?\",\r\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n \"text\": \"No. As of June 2025, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) ordered Singapore internet service providers to block access to XM's website. XM Global Limited does not hold a Capital Markets Services licence from MAS, making it prohibited from offering services to Singapore residents. Existing Singapore account holders were notified that access to XM's website would be blocked.\"\r\n }\r\n },\r\n {\r\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n \"name\": \"Can I use a VPN to access XM from a restricted country?\",\r\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n \"text\": \"Using a VPN to bypass XM's country restrictions violates XM's Terms of Service and may result in permanent account closure, funds being frozen pending compliance review, or the inability to withdraw profits. XM's KYC verification requires government-issued identity documents showing your true country of residence \u2014 a VPN cannot circumvent document verification. This approach is not recommended.\"\r\n }\r\n },\r\n {\r\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n \"name\": \"Why does XM not accept clients from Iran and North Korea?\",\r\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n \"text\": \"Iran and North Korea are subject to comprehensive international financial sanctions imposed by the United Nations, the United States (OFAC), and the European Union. Providing financial services to residents of sanctioned countries would expose XM and its regulated entities (CySEC, ASIC) to severe regulatory penalties and potential loss of their operating licences. The restriction is mandatory for any internationally regulated broker.\"\r\n }\r\n },\r\n {\r\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n \"name\": \"I got an error saying XM is not available in my country \u2014 what should I try?\",\r\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n \"text\": \"First, ensure you are not using a VPN \u2014 disable it and try registering again with your real IP address. Second, check whether your country is on the restricted list above. Third, if your country is NOT on the restricted list but you are still seeing an error, it may be a temporary technical issue or an IP geolocation error \u2014 try clearing your browser cache, using a different browser, or contacting XM live chat directly for manual account assistance.\"\r\n }\r\n },\r\n {\r\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n \"name\": \"Does XM accept clients from Russia in 2026?\",\r\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n \"text\": \"XM's acceptance of Russian clients has varied since 2022 following the conflict in Ukraine and subsequent financial sanctions. Russian clients face restrictions under some XM regulatory entities due to EU sanctions (affecting the CySEC entity). Russian traders should check current eligibility directly during the XM registration process, as this situation may have changed since this page was last updated.\"\r\n }\r\n }\r\n ]\r\n}\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n :root {\r\n --red:#cc0000;--red-dark:#a30000;--red-muted:#fff0f0;--red-border:#ffc5c5;\r\n --white:#fff;--g50:#fafafa;--g100:#f4f4f4;--g200:#e8e8e8;\r\n --g400:#aaa;--g600:#555;--g800:#1e1e1e;\r\n --green:#1a7a3a;--green-bg:#edfaf2;--green-bd:#a3d9b5;\r\n --gold:#b8860b;--gold-bg:#fffbe6;--gold-bd:#f0d565;\r\n --blue-bg:#edf4ff;--blue-bd:#b3cff7;--blue-tx:#1a4b8a;\r\n --orange-bg:#fff4ed;--orange-bd:#fdc89a;--orange-tx:#a84800;\r\n --fh:'Sora',sans-serif;--fb:'Source Serif 4',serif;\r\n --r:10px;--rl:16px;--max:800px;\r\n }\r\n *,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}\r\n body{font-family:var(--fb);font-size:17px;line-height:1.78;color:var(--g800);background:var(--white)}\r\n .wrap{max-width:var(--max);margin:0 auto;padding:0 20px}\r\n\r\n \/* 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of every country XM broker restricts or blocks, the regulatory reason behind each restriction, and what traders in those countries can do instead.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"hero-stats\">\r\n <div class=\"hstat\">190+ <span>Countries accepted<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"hstat\">~12 <span>Fully restricted<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"hstat\">~5 <span>Partial restrictions<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"hstat\">May 2026 <span>Last verified<\/span><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.pipaffiliates.com\/c?c=376664&l=id&p=1\" class=\"btn btn-white\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check If Your Country Is Accepted \u2197<\/a>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- MAIN -->\r\n<main class=\"wrap content\">\r\n\r\n <!-- Author bar -->\r\n <div class=\"author-bar\">\r\n <div class=\"author-av\">XM<\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <strong>XM Brokers Editorial Team<\/strong>\r\n Updated May 2026  \u00b7  11 min read  \u00b7  Verified against XM's registration system, Terms of Service, and regulatory announcements\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- TOC -->\r\n <nav class=\"toc\" aria-label=\"Table of contents\">\r\n <p class=\"toc-title\">On this page<\/p>\r\n <ol>\r\n <li><a href=\"#checker\">Quick Country Checker<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#fully-restricted\">Countries Fully Blocked by XM \u2014 Complete List<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#reasons\">Why XM Restricts Certain Countries \u2014 Regulatory Reasons Explained<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#partial\">Partial Restrictions \u2014 Countries with Limited Access<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#new-2025-2026\">New Restrictions Added in 2025\u20132026<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#vpn\">Why Using a VPN to Bypass XM Restrictions Is Dangerous<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#accepted\">Countries That Are Accepted \u2014 Major Markets Confirmed<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\r\n <\/ol>\r\n <\/nav>\r\n\r\n <!-- COUNTRY CHECKER -->\r\n <section id=\"checker\">\r\n <h2>XM Country Availability Checker \u2014 Is Your Country Accepted?<\/h2>\r\n <p>Type your country name below for an instant result based on our verified 2026 data. The checker covers all known restrictions as of May 2026.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"search-wrap\">\r\n <input class=\"search-input\" type=\"text\" id=\"country-search\" placeholder=\"Type your country name \u2014 e.g. Afghanistan, Brazil, Nigeria...\" autocomplete=\"off\" aria-label=\"Country search\">\r\n <div class=\"search-result\" id=\"search-result\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"box box-green\">\r\n <p class=\"box-title green\">\u2705 Quick Answer for Common Countries<\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>USA \/ United States:<\/strong> \u274c Not accepted \u2014 regulatory block (CFTC\/NFA)<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Canada:<\/strong> \u26a0\ufe0f Ontario restricted \u2014 other provinces may vary<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>UK \/ United Kingdom:<\/strong> \u2705 Accepted \u2014 via CySEC entity<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>India:<\/strong> \u2705 Accepted \u2014 via XM Global (IFSC)<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Indonesia:<\/strong> \u2705 Accepted \u2014 via XM Global (IFSC)<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>South Africa:<\/strong> \u2705 Accepted \u2014 via FSCA\/XM ZA entity<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Singapore:<\/strong> \u274c Website blocked \u2014 MAS order June 2025<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Australia:<\/strong> \u2705 Accepted \u2014 via ASIC entity<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Nigeria:<\/strong> \u2705 Accepted<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Afghanistan:<\/strong> \u2705 Accepted \u2014 see our <a href=\"https:\/\/exem-register.com\/\">complete Afghanistan guide<\/a><\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <!-- SECTION 2 -->\r\n <section id=\"fully-restricted\">\r\n <h2>Countries Fully Blocked by XM Broker \u2014 Complete Verified List 2026<\/h2>\r\n <p>The following countries are definitively restricted by XM. Attempts to register from these countries result in an automatic rejection during the registration or KYC verification process. The restriction cannot be bypassed by changing account type or selecting a different XM entity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"country-section\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"restricted-item\">\r\n <div class=\"ri-head\">\r\n <span class=\"ri-flag\">\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ri-name\">United States of America<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ri-status rs-hard\">Hard block<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p class=\"ri-reason\">US law prohibits American residents from trading forex and CFDs with unregistered offshore brokers. The CFTC and NFA enforce these rules regardless of where the US person physically resides. XM is not registered with the CFTC or NFA and cannot legally offer services to US clients. This restriction is absolute \u2014 no entity of XM Group accepts US residents.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"restricted-item\">\r\n <div class=\"ri-head\">\r\n <span class=\"ri-flag\">\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf1<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ri-name\">Israel<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ri-status rs-hard\">Hard block<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p class=\"ri-reason\">Israeli financial regulations restrict offshore CFD and forex brokers from operating without a local ISA (Israel Securities Authority) licence. XM does not hold an ISA licence and therefore cannot accept Israeli residents as clients.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"restricted-item\">\r\n <div class=\"ri-head\">\r\n <span class=\"ri-flag\">\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf7<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ri-name\">Iran<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ri-status rs-hard\">Sanctions block<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p class=\"ri-reason\">Iran is subject to comprehensive international financial sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council, OFAC (US Treasury), and the European Union. As a CySEC and ASIC regulated broker, XM is legally prohibited from providing financial services to Iranian residents under these sanctions frameworks. The restriction applies to all XM entities globally.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"restricted-item\">\r\n <div class=\"ri-head\">\r\n <span class=\"ri-flag\">\ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\uddf5<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ri-name\">North Korea<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ri-status rs-hard\">Sanctions block<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p class=\"ri-reason\">North Korea (DPRK) is among the most comprehensively sanctioned countries in the world under UN Security Council resolutions, OFAC, and EU regulations. No internationally regulated broker can legally accept North Korean clients. XM complies with all applicable sanctions frameworks.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"restricted-item\">\r\n <div class=\"ri-head\">\r\n <span class=\"ri-flag\">\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddfe<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ri-name\">Syria<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ri-status rs-hard\">Sanctions block<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p class=\"ri-reason\">Syria is subject to EU, US, and UN financial sanctions that prohibit internationally regulated brokers from providing financial services to Syrian residents. XM's CySEC and ASIC regulated entities are obligated to comply with these sanctions.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"restricted-item\">\r\n <div class=\"ri-head\">\r\n <span class=\"ri-flag\">\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddec<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ri-name\">Singapore<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ri-status rs-new\">Blocked June 2025<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p class=\"ri-reason\">In June 2025, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) ordered all Singapore internet service providers to block access to XM's website. XM Global Limited does not hold a Capital Markets Services (CMS) licence from MAS and is prohibited from offering services to Singapore residents. Existing Singapore account holders were unable to access XM's website from Singapore-based ISPs.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"restricted-item\">\r\n <div class=\"ri-head\">\r\n <span class=\"ri-flag\">\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf8<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ri-name\">Palestine<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ri-status rs-hard\">Compliance block<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p class=\"ri-reason\">Palestine is blocked due to compliance considerations related to international financial monitoring lists and the operational risk assessment conducted by XM's compliance team. This is an internal policy decision in addition to regulatory requirements.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"restricted-item\">\r\n <div class=\"ri-head\">\r\n <span class=\"ri-flag\">\ud83c\udff3\ufe0f<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ri-name\">Crimea, Donetsk & Luhansk regions<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ri-status rs-hard\">Sanctions block<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p class=\"ri-reason\">These Ukrainian territories are subject to EU and US sanctions following geopolitical events starting 2014\u20132022. XM's CySEC-regulated entity is prohibited from servicing residents of these regions under EU sanctions law. Clients from other parts of Ukraine are generally accepted.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <!-- SECTION 3 -->\r\n <section id=\"reasons\">\r\n <h2>Why XM Restricts Certain Countries \u2014 Regulatory and Legal Reasons Fully Explained<\/h2>\r\n <p>XM's country restrictions are not arbitrary \u2014 each falls into one of four distinct legal categories. Understanding which category applies to your country helps clarify whether the restriction is permanent, conditional, or likely to change.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"tbl-wrap\">\r\n <table>\r\n <thead><tr><th>Restriction type<\/th><th>What it means<\/th><th>Examples<\/th><th>Permanent?<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n <tbody>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>International sanctions<\/td>\r\n <td>UN\/OFAC\/EU financial sanctions prohibit any regulated broker from serving the country<\/td>\r\n <td>Iran, North Korea, Syria<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"tc bad\">Yes<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Local regulatory prohibition<\/td>\r\n <td>The country's own laws prohibit residents from using unregistered offshore brokers<\/td>\r\n <td>USA, Israel, Singapore<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"tc bad\">Until XM gets local licence<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Regional regulatory restriction<\/td>\r\n <td>A specific province\/region has rules that differ from the national standard<\/td>\r\n <td>Ontario (Canada)<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"tc mid\">Partial<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Internal compliance policy<\/td>\r\n <td>XM's own risk and compliance team has assessed the country as too high-risk<\/td>\r\n <td>Palestine, some sanctioned territories<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"tc mid\">May change<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/tbody>\r\n <\/table>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h3>How XM Detects and Enforces Country Restrictions During Registration<\/h3>\r\n <p>XM uses three layers of detection to enforce country restrictions during and after registration. Understanding these is important because they explain why VPNs do not work as a bypass strategy:<\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>IP geolocation:<\/strong> XM's registration system checks your IP address against a database of country-level allocations. Restricted country IPs are blocked at the registration form before any data is entered.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>KYC document review:<\/strong> Government-issued identity documents show your country of citizenship and residence. Regardless of your IP, a US passport or Israeli national ID will result in rejection during manual KYC review.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Payment method tracing:<\/strong> Bank accounts, cards, and e-wallets are tied to specific countries. A deposit from a US bank account to an account opened using a non-US IP would trigger an AML compliance alert.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"alert-red\">\r\n <strong>Important:<\/strong> XM's compliance team conducts ongoing monitoring of existing accounts. If a trader who initially registered from an accepted country is later identified as a resident of a restricted country, their account may be suspended and withdrawals blocked pending a compliance review.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <!-- SECTION 4 -->\r\n <section id=\"partial\">\r\n <h2>Partial Country Restrictions \u2014 XM Access with Limitations in 2026<\/h2>\r\n <p>Several countries are neither fully open nor fully blocked. Traders from these countries may encounter restricted services, reduced leverage, different entity routing, or specific account type limitations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"partial-item\">\r\n <span class=\"pi-flag\">\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"pi-body\">\r\n <div class=\"pi-name\">Canada \u2014 Ontario Restricted, Other Provinces May Vary<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"pi-desc\">Ontario has its own securities regulator (OSC) with strict rules on offshore forex brokers. XM does not accept Ontario residents. Traders from other Canadian provinces may or may not be able to register \u2014 eligibility should be verified directly during the registration process. Canada as a whole is not on XM's global restricted list, but Ontario is enforced.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"partial-item\">\r\n <span class=\"pi-flag\">\ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf5<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"pi-body\">\r\n <div class=\"pi-name\">Japan \u2014 Restricted Due to FSA Local Licensing Requirements<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"pi-desc\">Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) requires all brokers offering financial services to Japanese residents to hold a local Type I Financial Instruments Business licence. XM does not hold this licence and therefore does not solicit Japanese clients. Japanese residents attempting to register may encounter restrictions, though the enforcement varies by entity.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"partial-item\">\r\n <span class=\"pi-flag\">\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddea<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"pi-body\">\r\n <div class=\"pi-name\">Belgium \u2014 National CFD Restrictions Apply<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"pi-desc\">Belgium's Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) implemented a ban on CFD marketing to retail clients. While XM may technically onboard Belgian traders through the CySEC entity under EU MiFID II passporting, the marketing and distribution of CFDs to Belgian retail clients is restricted. Leverage is capped at EU maximums (1:30 on majors).<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"partial-item\">\r\n <span class=\"pi-flag\">\ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\uddfa<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"pi-body\">\r\n <div class=\"pi-name\">Russia \u2014 Variable Access Due to Sanctions<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"pi-desc\">Russian clients face restrictions under XM's EU-regulated (CySEC) entity due to EU sanctions imposed following the conflict in Ukraine from 2022. Access via XM Global (IFSC) may be available for some Russian traders, but this situation is subject to ongoing geopolitical changes. Russian traders should verify current eligibility directly during registration.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"partial-item\">\r\n <span class=\"pi-flag\">\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"pi-body\">\r\n <div class=\"pi-name\">Australia \u2014 Accepted but with ASIC Product Restrictions<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"pi-desc\">Australian traders are fully accepted via XM's ASIC-regulated entity. However, ASIC's product intervention orders cap leverage at 1:30 for retail clients on major forex pairs, and some high-risk products available on other entities are restricted. Bonuses and the XM loyalty programme are not available to Australian clients under ASIC regulation.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <!-- SECTION 5 -->\r\n <section id=\"new-2025-2026\">\r\n <h2>New XM Country Restrictions Added in 2025\u20132026 \u2014 What Changed Recently<\/h2>\r\n <p>XM's country availability is not static. The following significant changes occurred in the 12 months prior to May 2026 that traders should be aware of.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <h3>Singapore \u2014 Website Blocked by MAS Order (June 2025)<\/h3>\r\n <p>The most significant recent change was the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) ordering the blocking of XM's website for Singapore-based internet users in June 2025. MAS cited the fact that XM Global Limited is not licensed under Singapore's Securities and Futures Act to provide capital markets services to Singapore residents.<\/p>\r\n <p>This affects Singapore traders at the ISP level \u2014 XM's website is blocked by Singapore internet service providers. The underlying regulatory reason (no CMS licence) has been in place since XM's inception; the active blocking by MAS represents an escalation in enforcement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"box box-gold\">\r\n <p class=\"box-title gold\">\u26a0\ufe0f What This Means for Existing Singapore XM Account Holders<\/p>\r\n <p>Traders who opened XM accounts before June 2025 and are based in Singapore face difficulties accessing XM's website from Singapore-based networks. The MT4\/MT5 trading platform itself may still function for position management, but accessing the Members Area for deposits, withdrawals, and account settings through a Singapore ISP is impacted.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h3>XM's Expansion into New Markets in 2025\u20132026<\/h3>\r\n <p>On the positive side, XM continued expanding its regulatory footprint during 2025\u20132026. The acquisition of an SCA Category 5 licence in the UAE (late 2025) and maintained operations under FSCA in South Africa demonstrate that XM's country coverage is growing, not shrinking, in most regions. African markets in particular saw expanded access as XM built its local presence.<\/p>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <!-- CTA MID -->\r\n <div style=\"text-align:center;margin:44px 0\">\r\n <p style=\"font-family:var(--fh);font-size:15px;color:var(--g600);margin-bottom:16px\">Your country is accepted? Open your XM account in under 5 minutes \u2014 free registration, no deposit required to start.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.pipaffiliates.com\/c?c=376664&l=id&p=1\" class=\"btn btn-red\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open XM Account \u2014 Free Registration \u2197<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- SECTION 6 -->\r\n <section id=\"vpn\">\r\n <h2>Why Using a VPN to Bypass XM Country Restrictions Will Cost You Your Account<\/h2>\r\n <p>Every month, traders from restricted countries search for ways to bypass XM's country blocks using VPN services. This approach fails at multiple levels and creates serious risks for your money. Here is exactly why it does not work \u2014 and why attempting it is dangerous.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <h3>Three Reasons a VPN Cannot Bypass XM Restrictions<\/h3>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>KYC document verification is mandatory.<\/strong> XM requires a government-issued ID and proof of address from every live account holder. A US passport submitted during KYC verification will result in account rejection regardless of what IP address was used during registration. The VPN only masks your IP \u2014 it cannot mask your identity documents.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Payment method tracing.<\/strong> Your bank account, credit card, or e-wallet is tied to a specific country. A deposit from a US bank or a card with a US billing address will trigger an AML review even if your registration IP appeared non-US.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>XM's Terms of Service explicitly prohibit it.<\/strong> Section 4 of XM's Terms of Service states that providing false information about country of residence is grounds for immediate account termination and funds may be held pending compliance investigation.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h3>What Happens If XM Detects a Restricted Country Bypass<\/h3>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Account is suspended immediately with no prior warning<\/li>\r\n <li>All open positions may be forcibly closed at market price<\/li>\r\n <li>Funds are frozen pending a compliance review that can take weeks to months<\/li>\r\n <li>Withdrawal requests are blocked until the review concludes<\/li>\r\n <li>In the most serious cases, funds may not be returned if the account is deemed fraudulent<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"alert-red\">\r\n <strong>Bottom line:<\/strong> If your country is on XM's restricted list, the risk of attempting to bypass it \u2014 losing all deposited funds in a frozen account \u2014 is real and documented. The responsible course of action is to seek a legitimately licensed broker in your jurisdiction.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <!-- SECTION 7 -->\r\n <section id=\"accepted\">\r\n <h2>Countries That XM Fully Accepts \u2014 Confirmed Major Markets as of 2026<\/h2>\r\n <p>XM accepts clients from over 190 countries. The following represent the largest markets and most commonly searched countries \u2014 all confirmed as accepted as of May 2026.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"acc-grid\">\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 United Kingdom<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea Germany<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 France<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9 Italy<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8 Spain<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf1 Poland<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf1 Netherlands<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Australia<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 India<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\udde9 Indonesia<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddfe Malaysia<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\udded Thailand<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\uddfb\ud83c\uddf3 Vietnam<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\udded Philippines<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf0 Pakistan<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\udde9 Bangladesh<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\uddff\ud83c\udde6 South Africa<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddec Nigeria<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\uddea Kenya<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udded Ghana<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddec Egypt<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\udde6 Saudi Arabia<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddea UAE<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\uddfc Kuwait<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\uddf6\ud83c\udde6 Qatar<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf4 Jordan<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\udde6 Morocco<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddff Algeria<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddf7 Turkey<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7 Brazil<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddfd Mexico<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf7 Argentina<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf4 Colombia<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddea Peru<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddeb Afghanistan<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"acc-tag\">\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 Ukraine (excl. Crimea)<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <p>For country-specific guides including local deposit methods, leverage conditions, and any country-specific restrictions within the accounts, see our dedicated guides for <a href=\"https:\/\/exem-register.com\/\">South Africa, India, Thailand, Malaysia, the MENA region, Indonesia, and Afghanistan<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"box box-blue\">\r\n <p class=\"box-title blue\">\ud83d\udccc How to Verify Your Country's Eligibility Directly<\/p>\r\n <p>The most reliable way to check current XM eligibility for your specific country is to visit XM's official registration page and enter your country of residence. XM's system will either show you the registration form (accepted) or display a country-not-available message (restricted). This takes under 30 seconds and reflects the most current status.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <!-- FAQ -->\r\n <section id=\"faq\">\r\n <h2>Frequently Asked Questions \u2014 XM Restricted Countries 2026<\/h2>\r\n <p>These answers are verified against XM's published Terms of Service, regulatory announcements from CFTC, MAS, and FSMA, and direct testing of XM's registration system as of May 2026.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <button class=\"faq-q\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Which countries does XM broker not accept in 2026? <span class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/span><\/button>\r\n <div class=\"faq-a\">XM does not accept clients from the United States, Israel, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Palestine, and regions under international sanctions (Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk). Singapore was added in June 2025 following an MAS blocking order. Canada's Ontario province is also restricted. This list is subject to change as global regulations evolve.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <button class=\"faq-q\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Why does XM not accept clients from the United States? <span class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/span><\/button>\r\n <div class=\"faq-a\">US law (CFTC and NFA regulations) prohibits US residents from trading forex and CFDs with offshore, unregistered brokers. XM is not registered with the CFTC or NFA and cannot legally solicit or accept US clients. This applies to all US persons regardless of where they physically reside at the time of registration.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <button class=\"faq-q\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Why does XM not accept clients from Canada? <span class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/span><\/button>\r\n <div class=\"faq-a\">Ontario specifically is restricted due to OSC and IIROC regulations. Traders from other Canadian provinces may find varying levels of access \u2014 XM does not have a blanket Canada-wide restriction, but Ontario is enforced. Check eligibility directly during registration by selecting your province.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <button class=\"faq-q\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Is XM available in Singapore in 2026? <span class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/span><\/button>\r\n <div class=\"faq-a\">No. As of June 2025, MAS ordered Singapore ISPs to block XM's website. XM does not hold a Capital Markets Services licence from MAS and is prohibited from serving Singapore residents. This is an active ISP-level block, not just a registration restriction.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <button class=\"faq-q\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Can I use a VPN to access XM from a restricted country? <span class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/span><\/button>\r\n <div class=\"faq-a\">No \u2014 and attempting it risks losing your deposited funds. XM's KYC document verification identifies your true country regardless of VPN. Payment method tracing further identifies your real location. If XM detects a restricted country bypass, the account is suspended, funds frozen, and withdrawals blocked pending a compliance review that can take months.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <button class=\"faq-q\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Why does XM not accept clients from Iran and North Korea? <span class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/span><\/button>\r\n <div class=\"faq-a\">Both countries are subject to comprehensive UN, US (OFAC), and EU financial sanctions. As a CySEC and ASIC regulated broker, XM is legally prohibited from providing any financial services to residents of sanctioned countries. 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