Solid execution, but onboarding took longer than expected

Name: Solid execution, but onboarding took longer than expected
Item: Riyadcapital
Rating: 4
Author: Khalid Al-Rashid

I’m Khalid from Al Ain, UAE, and I used Riyad Capital for about 6 months mainly for major FX pairs and a bit of gold. Once the account was active, the platform felt stable and execution was consistent during normal market hours. Spreads were not the absolute tightest compared to some offshore options, but they were predictable, which matters to my risk management. My only real downside was the onboarding/KYC pace and a couple of back-and-forth emails to get everything approved. After that, deposits were straightforward and the account dashboard was clear. Withdrawals worked, but the processing window felt a bit slow on one occasion (still completed without drama). Customer support was polite and professional, but I sometimes had to follow up to get a final answer instead of a partial update. Overall, I’d still keep them on my shortlist for a more “serious” setup, especially if you prefer a regulated feel over bonuses and promotions.

Experience: 6 months
Country: United Arab Emirates
Account type: Standard
Deposit experience: 4/5
Withdrawal experience: 3/5
Support rating: 4/5

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Ananya PatelVerified Review

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