Access Trade Tech has been flagged by Financial Conduct Authority for "Unregistered/Unlicensed entity offering financial products or services". This company appears in our regulatory warnings database. Always verify with official regulatory sources before investing or doing business with this firm. Website domain: accesstradetech.live.
I wanted to transfer my portfolio from another broker to Access Trade Tech. They said they do not accept in-kind transfers for my asset type. I had to sell, withdraw, deposit, and rebuy - incurring taxes and spread costs. They did not tell me this before I signed up.
Pros: Reliable uptime|Multi-device support
Cons: Spreads widen during volatile periods
I referred a friend to Access Trade Tech after a trusted YouTuber reviewed them. We both deposited. The referral bonus never arrived. Support said we did not meet the terms. When we asked which terms they pointed to a clause that was added after we signed up. Shady.
Pros: Multi-currency support|Reliable uptime|Transparent fees
Cons: Limited social trading features
I want to warn everyone about Access Trade Tech. They have been flagged by Financial Conduct Authority as an unauthorized entity. I wish I had checked before investing. They use high-pressure sales tactics and fake testimonials. Once you send money, getting it back is nearly impossible.
Cons: Cannot withdraw funds|Not regulated|Pressure tactics
After seeing ads for Access Trade Tech online, I investigated. The company is listed in the IOSCO I-SCAN warnings database and has been flagged by Financial Conduct Authority. Their website looks professional but that means nothing - many scam operations invest heavily in appearance. Always check the regulatory warnings before investing.
Pros: Website looks legitimate on the surface
Cons: Listed in warning databases|No transparency|Pressure to invest quickly
The only good thing about Access Trade Tech is that they remind you why regulation matters. I found them from a review site like this one. They are regulated in a jurisdiction with weak consumer protection. When things went wrong I had nowhere to turn. Stick to well-regulated brokers.
Pros: Competitive fees|Tax reports included
Cons: No integrated tax optimization
I am in a dispute with Access Trade Tech over a trade that was clearly erroneous. The price shown was wrong, I closed at a profit, and they reversed the trade and took the money back. They said it was a system error. So I lose and they keep? Unacceptable.
Pros: Economic calendar|Easy to use platform|Easy withdrawals
Cons: Withdrawal takes 1-2 business days|Wait times can be long during peak hours
Access Trade Tech has the worst mobile app I have ever used for investing. It crashes constantly, features that work on desktop are missing entirely, and the security implementation is questionable at best. How they released this app is beyond me.
Pros: Fast deposits|Wide product range|Quick verification|Portfolio tracking tools
Cons: Minor UI glitches occasionally|Search feature is basic
The so-called education at Access Trade Tech is just marketing. Every webinar ends with a push to deposit more. The market analysis is generic and often wrong. If you want real education go elsewhere. I wasted for over a year thinking they would help me learn.
Pros: Regular platform improvements|Intuitive for beginners|Detailed reporting|Great customer service
Cons: Currency conversion fee exists|Charting tools need more indicators
If you are reading this considering Access Trade Tech - run. I wish I had read more negative reviews through a forum discussion. I thought the positive ones were real. Maybe some are. My experience over for over three years has been so bad I feel obligated to warn others. Do not make my mistake.
Pros: Good analytical tools|Two-factor authentication|Fast deposits|Personal attention
Cons: Inactivity fee applies after 12 months
Access Trade Tech has no proper customer support. The live chat is a bot. The phone number goes to a call center that cannot access your account. Email takes two weeks. When I had a real problem they were nowhere to be found.
Pros: Two-factor authentication|Multiple order types
Cons: Inactivity fee applies after 12 months