Headway Review
Updated: September 4, 2026
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Fast Facts
Regulations:
FSCA (South Africa)
Trading Platforms:
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
Max Leverage:
1:-Infinity
Islamic Accounts (Swap-Free):
No
Offices:
South Africa
Trading Instruments:
Crypto, Stocks, Indices, Energies, Metals, Forex
Account Currencies:
USD, JPY, EUR, IDR, THB
Min Deposit:
1 USD
Headquarters:
South Africa
Account types
| Cent | Standard | Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Deposit | 1 USD | 10 USD | 100 USD |
| Maximum Leverage | |||
| Spread from (pips) | |||
| Commission per lot (USD) | 0 | 3 | |
| Minimum Trade Size | 0.01 | 0.1 | |
| Step | |||
| Execution Type | |||
| Trading Instruments | Crypto, Stocks, Indices, Energies, Metals, Forex | ||
| Margin Call | |||
| Stop out | 0% | ||
| Swap Free | |||
| Currency | USD | JPY, EUR, USD, IDR, THB | |
Deposits / Withdrawals
- Account Currencies: USD, JPY, EUR, IDR, THB
Contact Info and Support
Website: https://hw.site/
Email: care@hw.site
Company Address:
3 Flamingo Crescent, Beacon Bay, East London, 5241, South Africa
Supported languages: English
Traffic information
| Category | Metrics | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | Global Rank | 667823 |
| Country Code | ZA | |
| Country Rank | 8894 | |
| Category Rank | 112 | |
| Engagement metrics | Visits | 33852 |
| Bounce Rate | 0.2742 | |
| Pageviews per Visit | 5.95 | |
| Avg. Visit Duration | 307.81 | |
| Estimated monthly visits | May 2026 | 28392 |
| June 2026 | 21076 | |
| July 2026 | 33852 | |
| Traffic sources | Social | - |
| Paid Referrals | - | |
| - | ||
| Referrals | - | |
| Search | - | |
| Direct | - |
About Headway
Headway is operated by JAROCEL PTY LTD (registration number 2021/883863/07), located at 3 Flamingo Crescent, Beacon Bay, East London, 5241, South Africa, and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) under licence number 52108 .
It offers three live account types:
- Cent — minimum deposit: 1 USD; commission: 0 USD; base currency: USD; trading instruments: cryptocurrencies, stocks/equities, indices, energies, precious metals, forex; platforms: MT4, MT5; no hedging, scalping, EAs, NBP indicated; stop-out level: 0
- Standard — minimum deposit: 10 USD; commission: 0 USD; base currencies: JPY, EUR, USD, IDR, THB; same instruments and platforms; stop-out level: 0
- Pro — minimum deposit: 100 USD; commission: 3 USD; base currencies: JPY, EUR, USD, IDR, THB; same instruments and platforms; stop-out level: 0
Trading platforms supported are MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5). Headway offers trading across multiple asset classes, including cryptocurrencies, stocks/equities, indices, energies, precious metals, and forex . There is no indication of swap-free/Islamic accounts, negative balance protection, hedging, scalping, or expert advisors (EAs) being supported .
Who it’s for
- Traders seeking access to a regulated broker under South African FSCA jurisdiction
- Beginners with low capital — Cent account permits starting from 1 USD
- Intermediate traders preferring multiple base currency options — supported by the Standard and Pro accounts
- Those who use MT4 or MT5 platforms across a broad range of asset classes
Pros and cons
Pros
- FSCA‑regulated entity with licence number 52108, providing regulatory oversight and segregated client funds
- Low entry barrier — minimum deposit as low as 1 USD (Cent account)
- Access to a wide array of asset classes via MT4 and MT5
Cons
- No support for Islamic (swap‑free) accounts, hedging, scalping, or EAs as per available information
- Leverage details (e.g., maximum leverage) are not clearly stated in primary sources
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