1. Match the legal entity
A brand name is not enough. Match the company name and FSP number to the current FSCA source.
Provider checker
Check a Crypto Provider
Search our South African provider database and review available regulatory information before using a platform.
A search result is informational, not a recommendation. “Not found” describes only the checked source and is not equivalent to “illegal” or “unauthorised.”
How to check a crypto platform properly
2. Check the product
Authorisation for one service does not prove every global product, token or derivative is covered.
3. Verify the domain
Scammers copy real licences and logos. Open the official site yourself and never send money from a WhatsApp or Telegram pitch.