SOLARIS MARKETS LIMITED Deposit & Withdrawal

The name on the regulatory licence is SOLARIS MARKETS LIMITED, but the trading name you’ll encounter on the website is simply Axi. The official domain axi.com serves as the client-facing portal, and the company is registered in Vanuatu, a jurisdiction often selected by forex and CFD brokers seeking lighter regulatory burdens. The entity holds a Financial Dealers Licence issued by the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC), which is current and active.

This matters because the VFSC is not a top-tier regulator in the way that the FCA, ASIC or CySEC are. Vanuatu’s oversight is generally considered more permissive, and there is no investor compensation scheme protecting client funds if the broker fails. That backdrop will colour everything we examine about funding – from the ease of depositing to the reliability of getting your money back.

In FXCanary's assessment, a broker with a VFSC licence alone and no independent user reviews yet falls into a “guarded” category. The absence of a track record means there is no third‑party narrative about withdrawal experiences, and that silence is itself a risk factor for anyone considering sending real money.

The Axi support portal lists a broad range of deposit options that will look familiar to any retail trader: credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard), bank wire, and popular e‑wallets including PayPal, Skrill and Neteller. Cryptocurrency deposits are also accepted, with Bitcoin and USDT mentioned in the help articles. A handful of region‑specific local methods appear as well – PIX for Brazilian clients, PayNow in Singapore, and Japanese bank transfer via MyBanq.

On the surface, this is a competitive line‑up. Card and e‑wallet deposits are generally credited instantly, and the broker states it does not charge deposit fees on its own side – though your payment provider or intermediary bank might levy a separate charge. Bank transfers, as always, take longer: two to five business days is typical, depending on the correspondent banking chain.

It is worth noting that the same support pages cover the entire Axi global group, which operates under multiple licences across Australia, the UK, Cyprus and elsewhere. There is no dedicated “Vanuatu only” funding page, so we are relying on the assumption – unverified – that SOLARIS MARKETS LIMITED clients enjoy the same payment methods. This is an ambiguity that cautious traders should clarify with customer support before opening an account.

One detail that stands out in the broker’s help centre is the low barrier to entry. According to the publicly listed figures, a credit or debit card deposit can be as little as 5 USD, while Skrill and Neteller also start at 5 or 10 USD. Even a PayPal deposit opens the door at 10 USD, and cryptocurrency at 30 USD. Bank wire minimums are displayed during the deposit process and can be higher.

A table of the stated minimums gives a quick snapshot:

• Credit/Debit Card: 5 USD
• Neteller: 5 USD
• Skrill: 10 USD
• PayPal: 10 USD
• Cryptocurrency: 30 USD
• PIX (Brazil): 30 BRL
• PayNow (Singapore): 10 SGD
• MyBanq (Japan): 1,340 JPY

These numbers make the account feel accessible, but they also lower the stakes for the broker. A client who deposits only a few dollars is not going to attract much attention if something goes wrong. For a newly established entity with no independent track record, the very low minimum can be a double‑edged sword: it invites small experiments, yet exactly such low‑commitment accounts can be deprioritised when it comes to support or withdrawal processing.

The broker’s payment FAQ states that Axi does not charge deposit fees. That is a common claim among forex and CFD brokers, and it typically means the broker absorbs the processing cost on its end. However, the small print matters: your own bank, card issuer or e‑wallet may still impose a fee, especially for international transactions or currency conversion.

Cryptocurrency deposits carry an extra layer of complexity. The help centre explicitly warns that a “cryptocurrency fee” may be charged, though it does not publish a rate. This could be a network (miner) fee or an internal processing markup. Without a transparent fee schedule, it’s hard to know how much of your deposit will actually land in your trading account. In an environment with no independent fee audits, this opacity should give pause.

We have not found any disclosure on the broker’s website about mark‑ups on exchange rates when depositing in a currency different from your account’s base currency. Many brokers profit from such embedded conversion spreads, and until a trader conducts their own test – sending a small deposit and comparing the amount received – there is no way to verify the broker’s claim of “no deposit fee.”

Getting money back out is the real test of any broker, and on this front the information available is thinner than the deposit side. The Axi help centre mentions a “Return to Source” (RTS) policy, meaning that in most cases withdrawals must be sent back to the same payment method used for depositing. Any profits above the deposited amount can often be withdrawn via bank transfer. This is standard anti‑money‑laundering practice.

Crucially, the broker does not publicly list withdrawal fees, processing time guarantees, or minimum withdrawal amounts in an easily accessible table. One help article asks “Are there any fees for deposits and withdrawals from Axi?” – implying such fees may exist – but the full answer is hidden behind the FAQ and not displayed in the search snippet. A broker that is proud of its withdrawal experience usually makes this information front and centre; its absence here is a gap that cannot be ignored.

Axi states that most withdrawals are processed within one to three business days, with bank wires taking longer. But with a Vanuatu‑based entity, “processing” only covers the internal approval. The actual time to reach your bank account can stretch much further, especially if the broker uses a third‑party payment processor that is not disclosed.

Clients of a VFSC‑regulated broker enjoy none of the protections that are mandatory under top‑tier regimes. There is no investor compensation fund in Vanuatu, meaning that if SOLARIS MARKETS LIMITED were to become insolvent, client funds would not be protected by any statutory scheme. The broker’s licence merely requires it to hold client money in a segregated trust account, but the VFSC’s ability to enforce this and audit compliance is far less robust than that of ASIC or the FCA.

In practice, the segregation of client funds is only as good as the broker’s internal controls and the solvency of the bank where the funds are held. There have been instances globally where brokers claimed segregation, yet after a failure clients discovered their money was not fully ring‑fenced. Without independent audits or a requirement for regular public reporting, the trader is left to trust the broker’s word.

We also note that SOLARIS MARKETS LIMITED was incorporated on 23 December 2022, making it a very young entity. A short operating history means there are fewer financial statements, no long‑term capitalisation record, and no demonstrated ability to withstand market shocks. In funding terms, this translates to a higher probability that withdrawals could be delayed or frozen if the company encounters financial stress.

Given the absence of independent user reviews and the guarded risk score, any funding activity with this broker should be approached as a controlled experiment rather than a routine deposit. We suggest starting with the smallest deposit allowed by your chosen method – perhaps the $5 card minimum – and testing a full round‑trip: deposit, place one small trade, and then request a withdrawal of the remaining balance.

During the test, pay careful attention to hidden costs. Compare the amount debited from your card with the sum credited to your trading account, and later compare the withdrawal amount with what arrives. Keep screenshots of every transaction, confirmation page, and support‑chat exchange. Should a dispute arise, this evidence will be essential if you need to approach the VFSC or your own bank.

It is also wise to use a payment method that offers its own dispute resolution. A credit card, for example, may allow a chargeback if services are not delivered, while a bank wire is far harder to reverse. PayPal and some e‑wallets have buyer protection policies that can be invoked, though coverage for investment trading services is inconsistent. Understand the recourse you have before sending money, because once funds land in a Vanuatu trust account, your leverage diminishes dramatically.

Traders familiar with the Axi brand may confuse this Vanuatu entity with the heavily regulated Australian or UK arms. The global website and support centre do not clearly delineate which legal entity holds client funds depending on your country of residence. When you open an account, the terms and conditions will specify the contracting entity, but many traders click through without reading the fine print.

If you end up onboarded under SOLARIS MARKETS LIMITED, your funding and trading relationship is governed by Vanuatu law, not UK or Australian law. Disputes would be subject to the jurisdiction of the Vanuatu courts, a prospect that is pragmatically challenging for most retail clients. The brand’s licensed status in multiple jurisdictions is often used as a halo, but that halo does not extend to the Vanuatu operation.

For traders who have the option of an Axi entity regulated by the FCA, ASIC or CySEC, that would undeniably offer stronger fund safeguards. If your residency forces you into the Vanuatu entity, you must accept the heightened risk that comes with funding an offshore, lightly supervised broker with no public complaints history and no compensation scheme.

SOLARIS MARKETS LIMITED presents a mixed picture for depositors. The advertised range of payment methods and low minimums is attractive, and the Axi brand provides a veneer of respectability. However, beneath that surface, the funding experience is unverified and the regulatory backstop is thin.

We have not found a single independent user review describing a withdrawal from this specific VFSC‑licensed entity. That vacuum is the most telling data point of all. While it is entirely possible that the broker processes payouts smoothly, there is simply no external evidence to confirm it. Until a body of real‑world experience accumulates, every new client is an early adopter.

In FXCanary’s assessment, funding an account with SOLARIS MARKETS LIMITED is a calculated risk. The low entry barrier is an invitation to test, but it should not be mistaken for safety. Keep your initial deposit small, document everything, and treat the first withdrawal as the true moment of verification. The golden rule for an offshore broker with no track record applies here: do not deposit more than you are willing to lose.