FCA — United Kingdom
DINOSAUR MERCHANT BANK LIMITED
Regulated · No. 436215
Dinosaur Review — Overview
Regulation
Tier-1 regulated
Licence
FCA · No. 436215
Licence status
Regulated
Instruments
Forex and CFDs
Operating
Est. 2001
Main market
MY
Entity
DINOSAUR MERCHANT BANK LIMITED
Website
Unknown
Dinosaur is a forex & CFD broker based in United Kingdom, established in 2001. On Trust Broker Hub it holds a Trust Score of 5.1 out of 10, which we rate as Fair — below the 5.3/10 average for brokers that hold a verified licence. Mixed profile — check regulation and conditions before depositing.
Crucially, Dinosaur is regulated by FCA, including at least one tier-1 regulator. Tier-1 regulation is the strongest sign of legitimacy: it normally requires segregated client funds, regular audits and access to a compensation scheme if the broker fails — meaningful protection for your money.
Dinosaur provides access to forex and CFDs. Its detailed trading conditions — minimum deposit, spreads and maximum leverage — are not publicly disclosed, which lowers transparency. No complaints are currently on record. Overall, Dinosaur has a mixed profile: check its regulation and conditions carefully before depositing.
Trust score breakdown
How is this calculated?
Weighted total
7.30
Data completeness
4 of 10 facts verified
40% ×0.70
Trust Score
5.1 / 10
Trust Score history
Dinosaur currently scores 5.1/10. The trend line will build here as the Trust Score is re-evaluated over time.
Pros
- Regulated by a tier-1 authority
- No unresolved complaints on record
- Listed in our verified broker directory
Cons
- Trading conditions and fees not publicly disclosed
- Always verify the licence directly before depositing
Regulation
Tier 1 · Top
Verified
Offshore (tier-3) regulators typically have lower capital requirements and no compensation scheme. Funds may not be protected if the broker fails.
Trading conditions
| Instruments | Not disclosed |
| Minimum deposit | Not disclosed |
| Maximum leverage | Not disclosed |
| Typical spread | Not disclosed |
| Platforms | Not disclosed |
| Demo account | Not disclosed |
We mark unverified fields as “Not disclosed” rather than estimate them.
Our verdict on Dinosaur
Our analysis · editorial
5.1/10
A mixed risk profile
Dinosaur holds a tier-1 regulatory licence (FCA). Based in United Kingdom, it has been operating for about 25 years. We have no complaints on record against it. Weighing regulation, track record and complaint history, our Trust Score is 5.1/10 — a mixed profile.
Strengths
- Authorised by a tier-1 regulator (FCA)
- Long 25-year operating track record
- No complaints on record with us
Watch-outs
- Limited public data on its trading conditions
Bottom line: Proceed with caution: start with a small deposit and test a withdrawal early.
This is Trust Broker Hub's data-driven editorial assessment — not a user review. It is generated automatically from regulation, licensing, company age and complaint records, and updates as those change.
User reviews
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Complaints & alerts
No complaints or regulator warnings on record
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Full specifications
Regulated region
United Kingdom
Operating period
20+ years
Main market
MY
Licensed entity
DINOSAUR MERCHANT BANK LIMITED
License status
Regulated
Year founded
2001
Frequently asked
Is Dinosaur a safe broker?
Dinosaur scores 5.1 / 10 on our Trust Score, below the 5.3 average for brokers that hold a verified licence. It holds tier-1 regulation, which offers strong investor protection. It has no complaints on record with us. Trade only with funds you can afford to lose.
How is the Dinosaur trust score calculated?
The score weighs five factors: regulation tier, transparency of disclosures, operating footprint, user sentiment, and complaint history. Each is scored out of 10 and combined into the overall figure shown at the top. Read our methodology.
What does "offshore regulated" mean?
It means the broker's licence comes from a jurisdiction with lighter requirements than tier-1 regulators like the FCA or ASIC. There's usually no compensation scheme, so recovering funds can be difficult if the broker fails.
Can I withdraw funds easily from Dinosaur?
Dinosaur doesn't publish detailed withdrawal terms, so we can't verify processing times or fees. Test with a small amount first and document every transaction.