Why is my forex broker withdrawal blocked or delayed?

How do I withdraw money from a forex broker?

Log in to the broker dashboard, go to Funds / Withdraw, choose the same payment method you used to deposit (anti-money-laundering rule), enter the amount, submit. Withdrawals typically take 1-5 business days for bank transfers, instant to 24 hours for e-wallets. Most EU brokers waive withdrawal fees; Exness offers instant 24/7 withdrawals.

Why are my forex broker bonus funds locked from withdrawal?

Bonus funds are credit, not cash. They are locked until trading-volume conditions are met — typically 1 standard lot per USD 3-10 of bonus. Profits earned from bonus-margined trades may be withdrawable separately if account turnover thresholds are reached. ESMA banned non-monetary inducements for EU retail clients in 2018; bonuses are now offshore-entity only.

How do I tell if a forex broker is a scam?

Check the regulator number on the broker site against the official register (FCA, CySEC, BaFin, ASIC). Scams typically: offer 1:1000+ leverage to EU clients, promise unrealistic fixed-rate profits, refuse withdrawals, use cold-call tactics, or operate from offshore-only jurisdictions (SVG, Vanuatu) with no tier-1 oversight. If in doubt, do not deposit.

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