Broker Review · last checked 2026-07-02
101investing Review
101investing appears in public regulator warnings rather than in an active authorisation register result in the sources we checked. That means the most important question for readers is not just what the broker advertises, but whether the entity is authorised where they live and whether they can verify any account, funding, and withdrawal terms before sending money.
- Research-based page
- Primary regulator sources used
- Focused on verification and risk
101investing at a glance
Listing status: Exclude From Recommendations · regulated, higher risk, offshore, legacy
Our verdict
Our conservative verdict is that 101investing does not look suitable for deposit-first sign-up decisions unless the reader can independently verify the exact company, licence, and client protections that apply in their country. The strongest public signal we found is the FCA warning, so the burden of proof sits with the broker, not the customer.
Pros and cons
- public discussion exists, so the brand is at least easy to research
- the warning makes due diligence straightforward because the key risk is clearly visible
- the FCA warning is a serious negative signal
- we did not confirm an active regulator registration in the sources checked
- public evidence for current funding, platform, and account terms was not strong enough to rely on for customer-facing claims
Entity and regulation table
| Item | What we found | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Broker / brand | 101investing | This Is The Name Used In The Public Warning We Found. |
| Official website signal | 101-Investing.Net Referenced In Fca Warning | A warning that names a specific domain is a stronger risk signal than an unnamed complaint. |
| UK regulator status | Fca Warning: Unauthorised Firm | Unauthorised firms are not covered by FCA authorisation protections. |
| EU / Cyprus public register match | No Active Confirmation Found In The Sources Checked | Without an active register match, readers should not assume regulated status. |
| Public warnings | Fca Warning Published 05/08/2022 | A formal warning is a material negative factor in broker due diligence. |
This table only reflects the sources checked for this page. It is not a substitute for a live register search in the reader’s own country.
Key facts table
| Question | Answer | Evidence quality |
|---|---|---|
| Is 101investing safe? | Do Not Assume So; Public Warning Signals Elevate Risk. | High |
| Is 101investing regulated? | We found an FCA unauthorised-firm warning, not a confirming authorisation record. | High |
| Minimum deposit | Not Verified From Reliable Public Sources Checked Here. | Low |
| Platforms | Not Verified From Reliable Public Sources Checked Here. | Low |
| Deposits and withdrawals | Not Verified From Reliable Public Sources Checked Here. | Low |
| Country availability | Do not assume UK availability; the FCA warning says the firm is targeting UK people without authorisation. | High |
Missing commercial detail is intentionally left unconfirmed rather than guessed.
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Overview
Based on the public sources checked, 101investing should be treated as a high-caution broker review rather than a standard mainstream comparison. The UK FCA published an unauthorised-firm warning for 101-Investing / 101-investing.net, and we did not find a matching active authorisation record in the sources reviewed. That does not prove every claim made by the brand is false, but it does mean readers should verify the legal entity, regulator, and jurisdictional permissions before opening or funding an account.
Safety and regulation
The FCA warning states that 101-Investing / 101-investing.net is not authorised by the FCA and is targeting people in the UK. The FCA also warns that customers of unauthorised firms do not have access to the Financial Ombudsman Service or FSCS protection through that firm. In practical terms, readers should verify the exact legal entity, any passporting or cross-border permissions, and whether the firm is authorised in their own jurisdiction before taking any action.
Fees, account types and platforms
We did not find reliable official public evidence in the sources checked to confirm live account types, spreads, commissions, minimum deposit, or platform availability for 101investing. Because these details can change and are often used in marketing, the safest approach is to confirm them directly from a current legal document or client portal and not from reposted copy or archived pages alone. If you are comparing brokers, treat missing or inconsistent public fee information as a risk factor.
Deposits and withdrawals
Public evidence reviewed here was not strong enough to confirm supported payment methods, processing times, withdrawal rules, or funding fees. For any broker in this situation, the reader should check the withdrawal policy, card-return rules, identity checks, and any inactivity or processing charges before depositing. A broker that makes deposits easy but keeps withdrawals vague deserves extra caution.
Country availability caveat
Availability cannot be assumed from a brand name or website access alone. The FCA warning shows that the firm was targeting UK consumers without FCA authorisation, but that does not tell you whether another jurisdiction has a different legal relationship with the same brand or related entity. Readers should confirm their own local rules, especially if the broker is offering CFDs, margin trading, or cross-border services.
Alternatives
If you want to compare brokers with clearer public oversight, start with firms that list an active licence in your jurisdiction and provide complete legal disclosure, fee schedules, and withdrawal terms. Relevant internal guides on this site include our regulation overview, funding-method explainers, and broker review methodology. These resources help you compare a broker’s claims against the documents that actually matter.
How to verify 101investing yourself
Before opening an account, confirm the exact company name, company number, regulator, licence status, website domain, and country restrictions. Then test whether the firm’s legal docs, risk warnings, and withdrawal policy match each other. If any of those details are missing, inconsistent, or only available through promotional pages, treat that as a warning sign rather than a minor formatting issue.
Common questions
Is 101investing safe to use?
The public evidence we found does not support a blanket safe verdict. The FCA warning is a serious negative signal, so any decision should start with legal-entity and licence verification in your own country.
Is 101investing regulated?
We found an FCA warning describing 101-Investing / 101-investing.net as unauthorised in the UK. We did not confirm an active matching authorisation record in the sources checked for this page.
What is the minimum deposit for 101investing?
We did not find reliable official public evidence in the sources checked to confirm a current minimum deposit.
Which platforms does 101investing offer?
We could not verify current platform support from reliable public sources in this review, so readers should confirm this directly in current legal documents before signing up.
How do deposits and withdrawals work at 101investing?
We did not verify current funding methods or withdrawal rules from official public sources. That information should be checked in the live client area, terms, and withdrawal policy before any deposit.
Can UK residents use 101investing?
The FCA warning says the firm is not authorised in the UK and is targeting people in the UK. UK residents should not treat the brand as FCA-authorised.
What should I do before opening an account?
Verify the exact company name, licence, regulator, website domain, fees, payment methods, and withdrawal policy. If any of those are unclear, do not deposit yet.
Check the details yourself
These are the pages we relied on. Read them before you open an account or send money anywhere.