AdmiralCfd has been flagged by Malta Financial Services 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.
AdmiralCfd changed their fee structure with one month notice. What was a flat fee became a percentage. For my account size it meant a huge increase. When I objected they said I could leave. So I am leaving and writing this review.
Pros: Easy withdrawals|Excellent charting
Cons: Limited cryptocurrency options
My withdrawal from AdmiralCfd was rejected three times for vague reasons. Each time they asked for more documents. When I finally provided everything, they said my account was under review. for close to eighteen months of being strung along.
Pros: Dividend tracking|Regular updates|Responsive team
Cons: Live chat only during business hours|Limited ETF selection
I was about to invest with AdmiralCfd but decided to check their regulatory status first. They claim to be regulated but I could not find them on any official register. Malta Financial Services Authority has actually issued a warning about this firm. Thank goodness I checked before sending any money.
Pros: Website looks legitimate on the surface
Cons: Flagged by Malta Financial Services Authority|Cannot verify credentials
I invested $25,000 with AdmiralCfd after seeing their professional-looking website. At first, everything seemed fine - they showed me impressive returns on my dashboard. But when I tried to withdraw, they kept making excuses. First it was "processing time," then "verification needed," then "you need to pay a tax fee first." I never got my money back. I have since reported them to Malta Financial Services Authority.
Cons: Withdrawal fees demanded|Communication cut off|Not authorized
What really bothers me about AdmiralCfd is the disconnect between their marketing and reality. They position themselves as a premium service but deliver a below-average experience. Found them while looking for alternatives to my previous provider and I fell for the polished exterior. Never again.
Pros: Multiple order types|Automated trading options|Comprehensive tools
Cons: Minor UI glitches occasionally
AdmiralCfd 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: Fast deposits|Dividend tracking|Dedicated account manager|Easy to use platform
Cons: Minimum deposit could be lower
Do not be fooled by the professional-looking website. Behind the scenes, AdmiralCfd is disorganized and incompetent. I found them through a podcast recommendation and I can only assume the positive reviews are either outdated or paid for because my experience was terrible.
Pros: Automated trading options|High security standards
Cons: Research section could be deeper
Do not believe the bonus offer from AdmiralCfd. The turnover requirement is designed so you can never withdraw. I learned the hard way. I deposited after hearing about them at a conference and the bonus terms were buried in pages of small print. My fault for not reading but their design is predatory.
Pros: Tax reports included|Educational resources|Dedicated account manager
Cons: Search feature is basic|Slow to add new assets
I requested my data from AdmiralCfd under GDPR. They sent a partial export that was missing months of transactions. When I asked for the rest they said it was a technical issue. Still waiting. They do not take data rights seriously.
Pros: Tax reports included|Educational resources|Instant funding
Cons: Wait times can be long during peak hours|Mobile app could be improved
AdmiralCfd had an outage that lasted several hours during a major market event. Not only did they fail to prevent it, but they also failed to communicate what was happening. We were left in the dark while our investments were at risk.
Pros: Fast deposits|Clean UI|Segregated accounts
Cons: Cannot customize dashboard fully|No integrated tax optimization