How many brokers hold a KNF license?

We currently track 1 KNF-regulated broker serving retail clients. Our list is limited to brokers we actively review — the full KNF register contains additional entities that do not offer retail forex or CFDs.

How do I verify a broker's KNF license?

Visit https://www.knf.gov.pl and search the official public register for the broker's company name or license number. Each broker we list has their KNF license number shown in their review. If the register entry is active and matches what the broker advertises, the license is genuine.

Are KNF-regulated brokers safer than offshore brokers?

Yes, substantially. KNF regulation enforces capital requirements, client money segregation, mandatory negative balance protection for retail, and ongoing compliance audits. Offshore brokers typically offer none of these protections.

Can a KNF broker serve clients in other EU countries?

Yes. Under MiFID II, a KNF license can be passported into any other EU member state, meaning a single authorisation covers all 27 EU countries.

All KNF Regulated Forex Brokers 2026

Komisja Nadzoru Finansowego (Poland) regulates one broker that we actively review. Compare their spreads, platforms and protections below.

Last verified: April 2026

Quick Answer

We track 1 broker regulated by KNF (Komisja Nadzoru Finansowego) in 2026. All of them hold a valid KNF license with published register numbers, segregate client funds, and comply with the full suite of ESMA-aligned investor protections.

License data last reviewed April 2026.

About KNF

KNF is Poland's financial supervision authority. Poland has one of the most active retail forex trading communities in Central Europe, and KNF closely monitors the sector.

Established in 2006 and based in Poland, KNF enforces the full suite of EU rules including client fund segregation, negative balance protection, and strict marketing restrictions. For the complete background on how KNF supervises the industry, read our full KNF regulation guide.

Every KNF Regulated Broker We Track

Ranked by overall 2026 score. Click any column header to re-sort.

# ▲▼	Broker ▲▼	Score ▲▼	Min Deposit ▲▼	EUR/USD ▲▼	Max Leverage ▲▼	Regulators ▲▼	Platforms ▲▼	Action
1	XTB	8.8	None	0.1 pips (Pro), 0.5 pips (Standard)	30:1	KNFCySECFCA	xStation 5, xStation App	Visit

What KNF protection means for you

The Polish Compensation Scheme (KDPW) covers up to EUR 20,100 per investor for securities and cash held by a failed investment firm.

✓Oversees one of Europe's most active retail forex markets
✓Polish Compensation Scheme covers up to EUR 20,100
✓Maintains a list of authorized investment firms
✓Active enforcement against unlicensed operators
✓Requires Polish-language documentation
✓Home regulator of XTB, one of Europe's largest listed brokers

How to verify a broker's KNF license

1. Find the license number on the broker's website
Regulated brokers display their KNF license number in the footer of every page, usually alongside an ESMA risk warning. If you cannot find it within two clicks, treat the broker as unregulated.
2. Open the KNF public register
Go to https://www.knf.gov.pl and navigate to the official register of authorised firms. Every legitimate regulator publishes this list for free.
3. Cross-check the legal name and license number
The legal entity name shown on the register must match the entity name printed in the broker's legal documents and account opening agreement. A trading brand (e.g. "Broker X") is not the same as the licensed legal entity — verify both.
4. Check the license status
The register will show whether the license is active, suspended, or withdrawn. Only open an account with a firm whose license is active. Suspensions and withdrawals are public record for a reason.

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