Prop firms that accept traders from South Africa
2 of the 20 prop firms we track name South Africa on their restricted-country list: MyFundedFutures and Apex Trader Funding. 6 firms publish a list that leaves South Africa off, and 12 publish no country list we could verify, so confirm those at checkout. Among firms whose list leaves South Africa off, the highest PA Score is Breakout Prop (8.1/10) and the cheapest entry is The5ers at $19.
2 restrict6 not listed12 no list published
Firms that do not accept South Africa
| Firm | PA Score | Type | From | Split | Payouts | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MyFundedFutures | 7.9 | futures | $92 | up to 90% | Daily / on demand | Listed as "South Africa" |
| Apex Trader Funding | 6.5 | futures | $167 | 100% | Weekly | Listed as "South Africa" |
Not on the restricted list (6)
| Firm | PA Score | Type | From | Split | Payouts | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakout Prop | 8.1 | crypto-native | $20 | up to 90% | Daily / on demand | Not on its published list |
| The5ers | 8.1 | multi-asset | $19 | up to 100% | Bi-weekly | Not on its published list |
| FundingPips | 7.9 | forex/CFD | $29 | up to 100% | Daily / on demand | Also bars FATF high-risk and sanctioned jurisdictions; check its current list |
| FundedNext | 7.5 | multi-asset | $59.99 | up to 95% | Bi-weekly | Also bars FATF high-risk and sanctioned jurisdictions; check its current list |
| E8 Markets | 6.9 | multi-asset | $48 | up to 100% | Daily / on demand | Not on its published list |
| Crypto Fund Trader | 5.6 | multi-asset | $40 | up to 90% | Monthly | Not on its published list |
No country list published (12)
These firms do not publish a country list we could verify. No list is not the same as acceptance: read the firm's terms or ask support before you pay.
| Firm | PA Score | Type | From | Split | Payouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTMO | 8.1 | multi-asset | €79 | up to 90% | Bi-weekly |
| Bulenox | 7.9 | futures | $145 | up to 90% | Daily / on demand |
| Goat Funded Trader | 7.2 | forex/CFD | $36 | up to 100% | Daily / on demand |
| Lark Funding | 7.1 | multi-asset | $99 | 80% (90% on Instant) | Bi-weekly |
| FundedXYZ | 6.9 | crypto-native | $20 | up to 90% | Daily / on demand |
| HyroTrader | 6.7 | crypto-native | $59 | up to 90% | Daily / on demand |
| Blue Guardian | 6.7 | multi-asset | $32 | up to 90% | Daily / on demand |
| Topstep | 6.4 | futures | $49 | 90% | Varies |
| Maven Trading | 6.3 | forex/CFD | $13 | up to 90% | Varies |
| Alpha Capital | 6.2 | forex/CFD | $27 | up to 90% | Daily / on demand |
| Bitfunded | 6.0 | crypto-native | $79 | 80% (60% on Instant Funding) | Bi-weekly |
| Instant Funding | 5.8 | forex/CFD | $44 | 80% (up to 90% with add-on) | Weekly |
What to know
Futures firms are the strictest here: MyFundedFutures and Apex Trader Funding restrict South Africa. US-based futures firms tend to carry long country lists tied to their clearing and payment providers.
Crypto-native firms open to South Africa on our data: Breakout Prop. They usually pay in USDT or USDC, which avoids bank-wire limits but still needs KYC.
Lists change without notice. We re-read each list when we verify the firm; the date sits on every firm page, and changes show on rule changes.
FAQ
Can traders from South Africa join a prop firm?
Yes, most can. 6 firms with a published list leave South Africa off it; 2 restrict it. Restricting firms: MyFundedFutures and Apex Trader Funding.
Which prop firms don't accept South Africa?
MyFundedFutures and Apex Trader Funding list South Africa as restricted on their own sites. Lists change, so check the firm's terms before paying.
What is the cheapest prop firm available in South Africa?
The5ers, from $19, among firms whose published country list leaves South Africa off. Firms without a published list may be cheaper; check their terms.
Figures come from our dataset at build time. Scores use the published formula; FundedXYZ is ours and is scored the same way. Changes are logged on rule changes.