Best binary options brokers in Saudi Arabia
Trading binary options from Saudi Arabia is legal, because nothing in local law prohibits it. Here is which brokers accept people living in Saudi Arabia, and what to check before your first deposit. Each of them keeps your balance in US dollars, which means paying in SAR always involves a currency conversion.
By Broksal Team, trading binary options, forex and CFDs since 2017. Updated . How we test
How we score
Each binary options broker gets five sub-scores out of 5:
Platform (25%), costs and payouts (20%), deposits and withdrawals (15%), support (15%) and transparency and regulation (25%). The overall score is the weighted average, rounded to one decimal. None of these brokers is licensed by a top-tier regulator, which is why their transparency scores are low.
Availability is checked against each broker’s published list of restricted countries. The order of the ranking is set by our authors from their own experience with these platforms, so it does not always follow the scores.
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Top 3 for Saudi Arabia
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Our top pick in Saudi Arabia
Pocket Option
4.1Trades from $1, a $50,000 demo you can open without registering, and copy trading
- Minimum deposit
- $5
- Minimum trade
- $1
- Maximum payout
- Up to 92%
- Demo account
- $50,000, no sign-up
Open free accountBinary options are high-risk; you can lose your whole stake.
- 2
IQ Option
4.0Its own fast platform with 300+ assets, a desktop app and payouts of up to 95%
Available to people living in Saudi Arabia
- Minimum deposit
- $10
- Minimum trade
- $1
- Maximum payout
- Up to 95%
- Demo account
- $10,000, after sign-up
Open free accountBinary options are high-risk; you can lose your whole stake.
- 3
Expert Option
3.7A simple screen, account tiers and a social feed, from a $10 deposit
Opens accounts for traders in Saudi Arabia
- Minimum deposit
- $10
- Minimum trade
- $1
- Maximum payout
- Up to 90%
- Demo account
- $10,000, no sign-up
Open free accountBinary options are high-risk; you can lose your whole stake.
Binary options are high-risk products. Each trade is all-or-nothing: if the price ends on the wrong side, you lose the whole amount you staked. Most people who trade them lose money. Only trade with money you can afford to lose, and start on the free demo account. Nothing here is investment advice, and past payouts do not predict future results.
Saudi Arabia at a glance
| Capital | Riyadh |
|---|---|
| Currency | Saudi riyal (SAR, ر.س) |
| Official languages | Arabic |
| Time zone | Asia/Riyadh |
| Financial regulator | Capital Market Authority (CMA) / SAMA |
| Binary options | Legal (no law prohibits them) |
| Brokers accepting residents | 3 of 3 we rank |
Is binary options trading legal in Saudi Arabia?
Binary options are legal in Saudi Arabia. The CMA, SAMA and the Ministry of Commerce have jointly warned against unlicensed forex activities, describing them as serious violations that can lead to arrest. Residents are told to check the licensed-entity lists.
Capital Market Authority (CMA) / SAMA does not supervise these brokers: they serve Saudi Arabia from abroad, and your client agreement is governed by the law of the country where the broker is registered. Our legality guide shows how we classify each country.
Tax
You are responsible for declaring trading profits under Saudi Arabia’s tax rules. Keep your statements and payment history. This is general information, not tax advice.
Paying in SAR
Deposits from a SAR account are converted once on the way in and again when you withdraw. A dollar card or account avoids most of that cost. Payment options depend on the country you choose at registration, and withdrawals usually go back to the method you paid with.
Market hours in Riyadh time
| Market | Nov–Mar | Apr–Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 03:00–09:30 | 03:00–09:30 |
| London | 11:00–19:30 | 10:00–18:30 |
| New York | 17:30–00:00 | 16:30–23:00 |
Currency pairs move most while London and New York are both open: 17:30–19:30 in winter and 16:30–18:30 in summer in Riyadh. Outside these hours you will mostly trade OTC assets, priced by the broker.
First steps from Saudi Arabia
Start on the demo: Pocket Option opens one without registration. When you sign up, choose Saudi Arabia as your country, because identity checks before the first withdrawal compare it with your documents. Deposit bonuses are optional, carry a trading-volume condition and can be declined. Full pros, cons and costs of each broker are in our main ranking.
Frequently asked questions
Which binary options broker is best in Saudi Arabia?
Pocket Option is our pick for Saudi Arabia: a $5 minimum deposit, trades from $1 and a $50,000 demo without registration. IQ Option and Expert Option are also available.
Is binary options trading legal in Saudi Arabia?
No law in Saudi Arabia prohibits binary options. The brokers that serve Saudi Arabia are registered abroad and are not licensed locally.
Can I deposit in SAR?
You can pay in SAR, but the account is kept in US dollars, so the money is converted.
Do I pay tax on binary options profits in Saudi Arabia?
Profits are taxed according to the local rules in Saudi Arabia. This is general information, not tax advice.
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