Vantage Is Legit checklist

Legitimacy starts with identity. Find the full legal name, registration number and registered address of the entity that would hold your account, then look that entity up on the relevant official regulator's public register. Confirm the authorisation is active, the permissions cover the services offered to you, and the website and contact details listed on the register match the site you are using. Mismatched details can indicate a clone site imitating a genuine firm, which is a common fraud pattern.

A legitimate broker publishes clear legal documents: a client agreement, a fee schedule, a risk disclosure and policies on client money and complaints. Read how client funds are held, whether any negative balance protection applies to your account type, and how the complaints process works, including whether an external dispute scheme is available for your entity. Protections differ significantly between entities of the same brand, so verify what applies to you specifically rather than assuming brand-wide coverage.

Beyond paperwork, practical checks help. Contact support with a specific question and assess whether answers are clear and consistent with the published documents. If you decide to proceed, consider starting with a small deposit and completing a withdrawal early to confirm the process works as described, including timelines and any fees. Keep records of all communications, terms in force at signup, and transaction confirmations in case you later need them for a complaint.