Binary Options Platforms in Asia, Checked
Pick your market to see which platforms take clients there, how you can pay, and what the local regulator has said.
Thailand
9 of 9 accept residents
Platforms we cover
Our base order. Each market page lists only the platforms that accept residents of that market.
- 1
1. Pocket OptionOur pick
The cheapest way in, with a quick fixed-time platform and copy trading built in.
4.1/5- Lowest deposit
- $5
- Lowest trade
- $1
- 2
2. IQ Option
The most complete platform and the best apps we cover, from a group with a CySEC-licensed arm in Europe.
4.0/5- Lowest deposit
- $10
- Lowest trade
- $1
- 3
3. Expert Option
A simple fixed-time platform that works well on phones, with account levels tied to deposits.
3.7/5- Lowest deposit
- $10
- Lowest trade
- $1
- 4
4. Olymp Trade
A long-running fixed-time platform with polished apps and a company registered in Vanuatu.
3.9/5- Lowest deposit
- $10
- Lowest trade
- $1
- 5
5. Binomo
A simple contest-driven platform from USD 10, very popular in South and Southeast Asia.
3.7/5- Lowest deposit
- $10
- Lowest trade
- $1
- 6
6. Binarium
The cheapest entry we cover, at USD 5, plus unusually long trades.
3.4/5- Lowest deposit
- $5
- Lowest trade
- $1
- 7
7. IQcent
Tiny trades and copy trading, but a minimum deposit that changes by region, a card fee and no regulator..
3.1/5- Lowest deposit
- $10
- Lowest trade
- $0.01
- 8
8. BinaryCent
Weekly contests and tiny trades, but the highest minimum we cover (USD 250), strict bonuses and no regulator..
3.0/5- Lowest deposit
- $250
- Lowest trade
- $0.10
- 9
9. Exnova
A young, well-built platform for binary, digital options and CFDs from USD 1.
3.5/5- Lowest deposit
- $10
- Lowest trade
- $1
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Deposits, payouts, apps and licences in a single table.
| What we compare | Pocket Option★ | Binomo | Expert Option |
|---|---|---|---|
| BinaryChooser score | 4.1/5 | 3.7/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Accepts residents | Accepts residents | Accepts residents | Accepts residents |
| Lowest deposit | $5 | $10 | $10 |
| Lowest trade | $1 | $1 | $1 |
| Top payout | 92% | 90% | 90% |
| Win rate to break even | 52.1% | 52.6% | 52.6% |
| Practice balance | $50,000 | Yes | $10,000 |
| Smallest withdrawal | $10 | $10 | $10 |
| Licence | Offshore registration | Offshore registration | Offshore registration |
| Platform | Browser, Android, iPhone, MT5 (forex) | Browser, Android, iPhone | Browser, Android, iPhone |
Choose your market
From Bangkok to Karachi, every market gets its own list, payment notes and regulator check.
- ThailandEN · THBSEC · 9 of 9 accept residents
- PhilippinesEN · PHPSEC · 8 of 9 accept residents
- PakistanEN · PKRSECP · 9 of 9 accept residents
- BangladeshEN · BDTBSEC · 8 of 9 accept residents
- Sri LankaEN · LKRSEC · 9 of 9 accept residents
- NepalEN · NPRSEBON · 9 of 9 accept residents
- CambodiaEN · KHRSERC · 9 of 9 accept residents
- South KoreaEN · KRWFSS · 9 of 9 accept residents
- TaiwanEN · TWDFSC · 9 of 9 accept residents
- Hong KongEN · HKDSFC · 9 of 9 accept residents
- MongoliaEN · MNTFRC · 9 of 9 accept residents
- MaldivesEN · MVRCMDA · 9 of 9 accept residents
- BruneiEN · BNDBDCB · 9 of 9 accept residents
- LaosEN · LAKBOL · 9 of 9 accept residents
- MacauEN · MOPAMCM · 9 of 9 accept residents
- BhutanEN · INRRMA · 9 of 9 accept residents
- East TimorEN · USDBCTL · 9 of 9 accept residents
- ChinaEN · CNYCSRC · 9 of 9 accept residents
- All markets (18)
Why is my market missing a ranking?
We publish a platform list only where retail binary options are not banned and at least one platform confirms it accepts residents. In India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore and Japan that is not the case, so those pages explain the rules instead.
Platform reviews
Pocket Option reviewThe cheapest way in, with a quick fixed-time platform and copy trading built in. Behind it is only a Comoros licence, and several regulators have named it in warnings.4.1/5 · Read the reviewIQ Option reviewThe most complete platform and the best apps we cover, from a group with a CySEC-licensed arm in Europe. Asian clients, though, sign with an offshore company that no regulator supervises.4.0/5 · Read the reviewExpert Option reviewA simple fixed-time platform that works well on phones, with account levels tied to deposits. Disputes go to a private body, not a government regulator.3.7/5 · Read the reviewOlymp Trade reviewA long-running fixed-time platform with polished apps and a company registered in Vanuatu. Its paperwork is clearer than most offshore rivals, but there is no strong regulator and India's central bank has flagged it.3.9/5 · Read the reviewBinomo reviewA simple contest-driven platform from USD 10, very popular in South and Southeast Asia. It relies on a private dispute body and India's central bank lists it as unauthorised.3.7/5 · Read the reviewBinarium reviewThe cheapest entry we cover, at USD 5, plus unusually long trades. No regulator, no dispute body and little public track record.3.4/5 · Read the reviewIQcent reviewTiny trades and copy trading, but a minimum deposit that changes by region, a card fee and no regulator.3.1/5 · Read the reviewBinaryCent reviewWeekly contests and tiny trades, but the highest minimum we cover (USD 250), strict bonuses and no regulator.3.0/5 · Read the reviewExnova reviewA young, well-built platform for binary, digital options and CFDs from USD 1. It has no public licence, and users complain of slow withdrawals.3.5/5 · Read the reviewThinking of switching?
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Common questions
How does a binary option work?
You predict whether a price will finish higher or lower than now when the timer runs out. A correct call returns your stake plus a fixed percentage; a wrong call costs the whole stake.
Does any Asian regulator license these platforms?
No. They work from offshore companies. Our reviews name the entity behind each one and list the official warnings we found.
How do you put platforms in order?
Five criteria with fixed weights: platform and apps, costs, payment methods, support, and licensing and openness. Because none holds a strong licence, the last criterion caps every score.
Why doesn't a platform appear in my market?
We list a platform in a market only when its own terms accept residents there. If a platform blocks the market or we can't confirm it, it stays off the list.
Are binary options allowed in Asia?
It varies. India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore have warned against or banned them, and Japan allows only licensed local firms. In markets such as Thailand, the Philippines or Pakistan, offshore platforms accept clients without a local licence.
What is the smallest amount I can start with?
Most platforms let you open an account with USD 10; the range runs from USD 5 to USD 250. Try the free demo first, then deposit only what you can lose.
What win rate do I need to break even?
Divide 1 by (1 + payout). With a 90% payout you must win about 52.6% of trades just to stay level, and lower payouts raise the bar.
How do withdrawals work?
Upload an ID and a proof of address first. Money normally goes back to the method you deposited with, and an unfinished bonus can hold it up.
Is a deposit bonus worth taking?
Usually not. Bonuses lock your balance until you have traded a large multiple of the bonus. You can refuse them in the cashier.
How does BinaryChooser earn money?
Some platforms pay us when a reader opens an account through our links. Payments never change a score or put a platform into a market where it doesn't accept residents.
Why is my market missing a ranking?
We publish a platform list only where retail binary options are not banned and at least one platform confirms it accepts residents. In India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore and Japan that is not the case, so those pages explain the rules instead.
Risk warning
A binary or digital option pays a fixed amount that is smaller than the amount you put at risk. Over hundreds of trades that gap works against you, so losing is the expected outcome, not bad luck.
The platforms on BinaryChooser are run by offshore companies. No regulator in Thailand, the Philippines, Pakistan, Bangladesh or anywhere else in Asia supervises them, and there is no compensation scheme if one closes or holds back your money. India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore have warned the public about such platforms.
Do not trade with borrowed money, savings for rent or school fees, or money you cannot lose. Nobody legitimate will ask you to pay a 'release fee' for a withdrawal or to hand over your login on Telegram or WhatsApp.
Trade responsibly