Foren vs OFX: what each publishes
As of October 17, 2026, Foren takes these industries by its own published rules: Marketplace. OFX: Marketplace, with conditions.
Not a ranking: the two names are in alphabetical order. The free check applies every provider’s rules to your own answers.
Where it takes companies from
Policy by industry
| Industry | Foren | OFX |
|---|---|---|
| Marketplace | Yes | With conditions |
| Crypto | Depends on the activity | No |
| iGaming | No | No |
| Adult | No | No |
| Unlicensed financial services | No | No |
| Forex and CFD | No published rule | No |
| AI and SaaS | No published rule | No published rule |
Where owners must live
Foren
No published rule
OFX
No published rule
Rules about countries
Foren
Foren currently onboards sole traders, limited companies and payment service providers (PSPs) registered or operating in the United Kingdom, Canada and Nigeria, subject to our eligibility and verification requirements.
OFX
No published rule
Fees
Foren
No fee we could verify
OFX
| Plan | Account opening | Monthly | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Free to start ('Start for free') | GBP 0 a month ('per user/month') | · Source |
| Full Suite | Not stated; free trial ('Try it free for 30 days') | GBP 75 a month with five users ('per month (5 users included).'), then GBP 10 per user a month ('per user / month thereafter') | · Source |
Closing an account
Foren
24.2 (a) If you are a consumer, a micro-enterprise or a charity, we may terminate the Agreement at any time by giving you at least two months' prior written notice for accounts opened before 28th April 2026 or 90 days prior written notice for accounts opened after 28th April 2026. (b) If you are not a consumer, a micro-enterprise or a charity, we may terminate the Agreement at any time by giving you at least one month's prior written notice.
OFX
Pursuant to the Payment Services and Payment Accounts (Amendment) Regulations 2025, we may terminate this Agreement and close your Account with us by giving you ninety (90) days' notice in writing.
Licence
| Licensee | Foren | OFX |
|---|---|---|
| Licensee | Foren UK Ltd (formerly Leatherback Ltd) · EMI authorised by the FCA (FRN 901074) | UKForex Limited (trading as OFX) · EMI authorised by the FCA (FRN 902028) · a wholly owned subsidiary of OzForex Limited |
| Regulator | FCA · | FCA · |