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Lesson 4 of 515 min

Geographic Targeting & Restrictions

Geographic Targeting & Restrictions

Different brokers serve different countries, and commission rates vary dramatically by geography.

Tier 1 Countries (Highest CPA)

  • 🇬🇧 UK, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France, 🇦🇺 Australia

  • CPA: $800–$1,500

  • Why: High average deposits, strict regulation, wealthy clients

  • Challenge: Highest competition

    • Tier 2 Countries (Good CPA)

  • 🇦🇪 UAE, 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia, 🇲🇾 Malaysia, 🇿🇦 South Africa

  • CPA: $400–$800

  • Why: Growing forex markets, good deposit sizes

  • Challenge: Moderate competition, some regulatory complexity

    • Tier 3 Countries (Volume Play)

  • 🇳🇬 Nigeria, 🇰🇪 Kenya, 🇮🇩 Indonesia, 🇵🇭 Philippines

  • CPA: $150–$400

  • Why: Massive audiences, high interest in forex

  • Challenge: Lower deposits, some brokers don't accept

    • Restricted Countries

    Most brokers do NOT accept clients from:

  • 🇺🇸 USA (very strict regulation — CFTC/NFA)

  • 🇯🇵 Japan (most international brokers excluded)

  • 🇧🇪 Belgium (banned CFD trading)

  • 🇮🇱 Israel (heavy restrictions)

    • Always verify which countries your broker accepts before running campaigns.

    Multi-Geo Strategy

    Smart IBs target multiple geographies:

  • Primary market — Your strongest, highest-CPA geo

  • Growth market — High-volume, lower-CPA geo for scale

  • Content in local language — Even basic translation dramatically improves conversion

    • Matching Brokers to Geos


    RegionBest BrokersWhy
    EuropePepperstone, IC MarketsFCA/CySEC regulated
    MENAXM, ExnessArabic support, Islamic accounts
    SEAOctaFX, FBSLow min deposit, local support
    AfricaXM, AXIAccept most African countries
    LATAMExness, PU PrimeSpanish/Portuguese support

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