Risk Awareness Statement
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is a trusted technology that allows financial institutions like us to verify your online identity using 2 distinct factors:
If you use two-factor authentication with your OANDA account, you will need to enter the OTP after your password when logging in to your account.
Is 2FA compulsory for trading through OANDA Asia Pacific?
Yes, 2FA is compulsory when trading with OAP. You’ll be asked to provide both your password and OTP to access our online trading services. This is to protect you against potential attacks and malware by unauthorised parties that could result in the compromise and hijacking of your online trading accounts. Please remember to safeguard your password and OTP, and not disclose them to other parties. From 12 September 2025 onwards, you won’t be able access your account or trade with OAP if you don’t consent to using 2FA.
Purpose of 2FA
The key objectives of 2FA are to protect your online trading account and information from unauthorised access, and enhance the overall security of our online trading platform.