MyFundedFutures Restricted Countries 2026: Full List of 80 Blocked Nations

MyFundedFutures restricts traders from 80 countries as of May 2026, meaningfully larger than the list that circulated in earlier articles and larger than most traders expect. The expansion reflects both an updated compliance posture at MFFU and the reality that running a US-registered prop firm with a globally dispersed trader base involves significantly more than blocking OFAC-sanctioned nations. If you are anywhere near a restricted region, read this before paying for an evaluation. The full rules framework lives in the complete MFFU rules overview; this article focuses exclusively on geographic eligibility.

The full MFFU restricted countries list (May 2026)

Sourced from MFFU's compliance documentation and verified May 2026. The list is alphabetical and split into two columns to keep all 80 entries scannable in one place.

Regional shape of the restricted list

The 80-country list is not evenly distributed. Africa, the Middle East, and parts of South-East Asia carry the densest cluster of entries, while Western Europe and the Americas are mostly clear. Understanding the regional shape helps traders quickly check whether their jurisdiction is on the list before reading the full alphabetical entries.

Notable EU additions traders do not expect

The countries that generate the most confusion are the European ones. When traders think 'restricted countries,' they assume OFAC plus a few high-risk markets. EU member states on the list are a genuine surprise, and none of them are OFAC-driven.

The six European entries

What this means for European traders

Most of Europe is eligible. Germany, France, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, and Poland are not on the list. The exceptions are real, so verify your specific country before purchasing, not after passing an evaluation. The pattern across the six European entries leans toward jurisdictions with smaller correspondent-banking footprints or higher historical chargeback signals, rather than any single regulatory rationale.

How OFAC sanctions drive the core list

OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) administers US economic sanctions. MyFundedFutures, LLC operates out of Fort Worth, Texas, which means it cannot legally do business with persons in comprehensively sanctioned countries. This is not a policy choice, it is federal law with civil and criminal penalties for violations.

The seven OFAC-mandatory blocks

Ukraine vs Crimea / DPR / LPR

Ukraine as a whole is not comprehensively sanctioned. Traders in mainland Ukraine can access MFFU. Only the Russian-controlled territories (Crimea, Donetsk People's Republic, Luhansk People's Republic) carry separate OFAC designations and are fully blocked. The geographic distinction matters because identity documents issued in occupied regions are routed differently at KYC than documents from Kyiv or Lviv.

Beyond OFAC: why MFFU restricts 70+ additional countries

The OFAC core accounts for 7 to 10 entries. The remaining 70+ countries reflect infrastructure constraints, not federal law. Three layers drive the extended list.

Payment processor risk

MFFU pays out via Rise (Riseworks) and Plaid/ACH. Both providers operate their own country-level risk frameworks, including fraud rates, AML classifications, and regulatory requirements in their home jurisdictions. When a processor declines to service a country, MFFU cannot pay out traders there regardless of OFAC status. This is the single largest driver of the extended tier.

KYC provider coverage

Identity verification at scale requires third-party providers. If MFFU's KYC provider cannot verify government-issued ID from a particular country, traders from that country cannot reach payout-eligible status. This affects several African and Southeast Asian markets specifically, where national ID formats are not yet supported by major KYC vendors.

Internal compliance review

Beyond processor and KYC mandates, MFFU's own compliance team makes additional determinations. Countries with high chargeback rates, elevated fraudulent-account patterns, or documented operational problems can land in the restricted tier through internal decision-making. This explains why meaningful trading markets like China, Turkey, UAE, South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya appear on the list without OFAC justification.

Countries in the extended tier are not permanently blocked by federal law. MFFU's compliance posture could evolve as the firm builds out its payment infrastructure and compliance leadership (both Head of Brokerage Operations and Head of Compliance are active hires as of May 2026).

How eligibility is verified

Timing matters here. The check does not always happen where traders expect it. There are four distinct gates between registration and your first payout, and any of them can surface a country mismatch.

Stage 1: Registration

The sign-up form at myfundedfutures.com blocks the most comprehensively restricted countries via country selection. If your country is on the list, you receive an error and cannot create an account. Straightforward, but not exhaustive.

Stage 2: Purchase

Checkout for evaluation fees does not universally re-verify country eligibility. Traders from some restricted countries have completed purchases even when registration was not blocked. This is a front-end control gap, not a signal that your country is eligible. Treat a successful purchase as no signal at all on eligibility.

Stage 3: KYC (the critical gate)

Before your first payout, MFFU requires identity verification. Government-issued ID is submitted, identity and country of residence are confirmed, and your account is cleared for withdrawal. This is where borderline situations resolve. Traders who provided inaccurate information at registration get caught here, after passing an evaluation, after trading funded capital. The worst-case path: pay the evaluation fee, trade it, pass it, reach the payout stage, and only then discover that your country blocks you at KYC. The evaluation fee is not recoverable.

MFFU's KYC uses a third-party identity provider. Processing typically completes within one business day for straightforward cases; accounts flagged for manual review take 6 to 12 business hours beyond that. Accepted document types include national ID cards, passports, and government-issued driver's licenses, depending on your country.

Stage 4: VPN and payout screening

MFFU actively screens for VPN and proxy use. IP signals are compared against registered country and KYC documents. The Terms of Service explicitly prohibit VPN use to circumvent geographic restrictions; accounts identified are terminated with no refund. Rise and Plaid/ACH also perform their own compliance checks at the point of payout, adding a final layer independent of MFFU's own screening.

What to do if you are in a restricted country

Do not spend money on an MFFU evaluation if your country is on the list. Passing an evaluation does not entitle you to a payout; the gate is KYC. Some traders rationalize that they can sort out eligibility after they pass, telling themselves the restriction might not apply to them or that exceptions are made. That reasoning has cost traders real money.

Decision path

• Country not on the list: you are eligible, purchase with confidence.
• Country on the list, clean expat or dual-residency documentation: contact MFFU support before purchasing, ask for written confirmation of your specific situation.
• Country on the list, no clean documentation path: do not purchase, explore the alternatives in the comparison section below.

MFFU's compliance team does not make case-by-case exceptions based on the quality of your trading. The MFFU payout rules article covers withdrawal stage documentation requirements in full.

Borderline countries: selective vs comprehensive sanctions

Several countries on MFFU's list fall under selective or sectoral restrictions rather than comprehensive OFAC sanctions. These create genuinely ambiguous situations, and a possible path for diaspora traders with residency in eligible jurisdictions.

Belarus

Expanding US sanctions since 2020, broadened after 2021. Not yet comprehensive in the same way as Russia, but broad enough that MFFU lists it as restricted. Belarus is a common diaspora situation: many Belarusian nationals hold legal EU residency following the 2020-21 political crisis. Traders in that position, with EU residency documentation and a current EU address, may have a path. Requires direct MFFU confirmation before purchasing.

Burma (Myanmar)

Broad sectoral sanctions under multiple executive orders covering the military-controlled government and key industries. Restrictions have escalated since the 2021 coup; the classification is unlikely to improve in the near term. Myanmar nationals with residency in eligible countries face the same documentation-based path as other diaspora situations.

Venezuela

Extensive sectoral and individual sanctions targeting the Maduro government, oil sector, and designated individuals, not yet a comprehensive OFAC regime. Venezuelan traders with legal residency in eligible countries (common in the US, Spain, and Chile) face the documentation-based path. Contact MFFU before purchasing.

Zimbabwe

Targeted sanctions on specific individuals and entities since 2003, not comprehensive country-level OFAC sanctions. MFFU's restriction here likely reflects payment processor constraints as much as OFAC considerations. Zimbabwe's banking infrastructure limitations make payout processing difficult for multiple reasons beyond federal sanctions law.

For all four, the extended-tier classification means case-by-case evaluation is possible if your documentation is clean. Contact MFFU directly before any purchase.

The list changes without warning

OFAC updates sanctions continuously. Country-level changes happen without MFFU issuing a firm-specific announcement, which means traders can sign up legally and find themselves blocked weeks later through no fault of their own.

Russia 2022: the clearest example

Before 2022, Russian traders could access US prop firms through sectoral workarounds. Sanctions targeted specific industries and designated individuals, not all financial transactions. The 2022 comprehensive expansion changed that definitively. Traders with active MFFU accounts were affected by a regulatory change with no advance warning.

The upside direction

Countries currently restricted could become eligible if sanctions are lifted or MFFU's payment infrastructure changes. MFFU's current compliance and brokerage leadership hires suggest ongoing active management of the list rather than a one-time policy snapshot.

Where to verify current status

• OFAC sanctions list (live updates): home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financial-sanctions/sanctions-list-service
• MFFU help center: help.myfundedfutures.com
• MFFU Discord (72K+ members): active traders share real-world eligibility experiences

Do not rely solely on third-party articles for eligibility determinations. This list reflects May 2026 verification, but federal regulations and processor coverage can move faster than any article cycle.

Comparison: MFFU vs other futures firms' restricted lists

MFFU's 80-country list is on the longer end for US futures prop firms. The table below maps the key differences.

Firm-by-firm breakdown

Bulenox as the primary alternative

Bulenox restricts only 19 countries. Traders from Nigeria, South Africa, Indonesia, Turkey, and other markets blocked at MFFU often find Bulenox accessible. The trade-off: Bulenox has different plan mechanics, including a 40% consistency rule on funded payouts. See the MFFU vs Apex and MFFU vs Topstep comparisons for full breakdowns.

Tradeify Crypto

Tradeify's crypto-focused sister firm operates on different payment infrastructure. Geographic coverage varies from futures-based firms, worth checking separately if you are in a restricted-from-futures-firms market.

Common mistakes traders make

• Assuming OFAC is the only filter: 70+ countries on the MFFU list have nothing to do with federal sanctions.
• Reading the absence of a registration error as eligibility: KYC is the binding gate, not the sign-up form.
• Trying VPN circumvention: IP screening plus document verification means mismatches are caught at one of two stages.
• Confusing citizenship with residency at KYC: documents must match the country you registered from.
• Assuming parent-group coverage transfers: third-party reports sometimes mislabel jurisdictional access.
• Skipping the support email step for borderline cases: a five-minute confirmation request is free and binding.

My take after three years trading MFFU

I have been trading MFFU for three years across Core, Rapid, and Pro plans, with $20K+ in payouts. Eligibility has never been in question for a Germany-resident trader. But over that time the consequence of skipping the check has surfaced repeatedly: traders pass evaluations and hit KYC with a restricted country on their ID.

The check takes five minutes. The list is above. If your country is not on it, you are good. If it is, contact support before spending money; that conversation is free.

The MFFU account types overview is the right starting point once eligibility is confirmed.

Edge cases worth knowing

Dual nationality without dual residency

Holding citizenship in an eligible country while residing in a restricted one is a hard problem at KYC. MFFU verifies current country of residence via government-issued ID, and a passport from an eligible country paired with a proof-of-address from a restricted country produces an automatic flag. The fix is to maintain proof-of-address documentation from an eligible country (utility bill, bank statement, government correspondence) dated within the last 90 days.

Recent relocation to an eligible country

Traders who recently moved from a restricted country to an eligible country are a common borderline case. KYC accepts the new country of residence if the documentation is clean, but the firm may require additional source-of-funds documentation if the relocation is recent. Plan for 1-2 weeks of additional KYC processing time on first payout if your residency move is under 6 months old.

Corporate accounts and beneficial ownership

MFFU does not currently offer corporate accounts in the way some forex props do. Trading is on individual accounts tied to a single beneficial owner. Attempting to register an MFFU account through a corporate entity to circumvent country restrictions on the underlying owner is a Terms of Service violation and is caught at KYC when individual identity verification is required.

Payout method coverage by country

Even within the 80-country eligible map, payout method availability varies. The table below covers the most common variations.

Traders outside the US should expect Rise (Riseworks) to be the primary payout method, with bank wire or crypto rails handled through Rise's infrastructure. Plaid/ACH is largely US-centric and not available to non-US residents. Wise is no longer in the 2026 method stack despite older third-party articles referencing it.

Country status changes: what to watch in 2026

Three change vectors could shift the restricted list in 2026. First, OFAC could add or remove countries through executive action. Second, MFFU could expand or restrict the additional-tier list based on internal compliance review. Third, payment processor coverage could change as Rise and Plaid update their country-level policies.

• Watch the OFAC sanctions list at home.treasury.gov for federal-level changes.
• Watch MFFU's help center for firm-specific announcements.
• Watch the MFFU Discord (72K+ members) for community reports of access changes.
• Watch payment processor announcements (Riseworks blog, Plaid changelog) for country coverage updates.
• Subscribe to PTV's firm-update digest for cross-firm comparison reporting.

Final checklist before purchasing an MFFU evaluation

1. Confirm your country of residence is not on the 80-country list in this article.
2. Verify against the live OFAC database at home.treasury.gov.
3. Check MFFU help center for any firm-specific announcements since this article's publication.
4. If your country is borderline, contact MFFU support and request written confirmation.
5. Plan KYC completion during evaluation rather than at first payout to remove processing delay.
6. Verify your preferred payout method (Rise or Plaid/ACH) is available in your country.
7. Start with the smallest evaluation size to verify the operational workflow end-to-end.

Diaspora trader scenarios: documentation pathways

Diaspora situations are the most common borderline case at MFFU. Below are five real scenarios traders have surfaced in the MFFU Discord, with the documentation pathway that worked or failed for each.

Russian national, legal EU residency (Germany, 5+ years)

Documentation pathway: German residence permit (Niederlassungserlaubnis), German utility bill, German bank statement, German driver's license. KYC pass rate has been high in this scenario, but MFFU support recommends pre-purchase confirmation. The 5+ year tenure threshold matters because shorter residency triggers additional source-of-funds documentation.

Iranian national, US permanent resident

Iran is comprehensively sanctioned. Even with US green card and clean documentation, the OFAC framework around Iranian nationals creates legal complications that MFFU is structurally unable to navigate. The pathway typically fails at KYC regardless of residency documentation quality.

Belarusian national, Polish temporary residency

Belarus is on the extended-tier list but not OFAC-comprehensive. Polish temporary residency (karta pobytu czasowego) combined with Polish address documentation has produced mixed outcomes. The recommendation is direct support contact with documentation in hand before any purchase.

Chinese national, Canadian permanent residency

China is on the extended-tier list (not OFAC-driven). Canadian PR plus 12+ months of Canadian residency documentation has produced successful KYC clearance. The pathway depends on the KYC provider's ability to verify Chinese passport plus Canadian address, which has been reliable historically.

Nigerian national, UK student visa

Nigeria is on the extended-tier list (payment processor driven). UK student visa is typically not sufficient for KYC clearance because student visas are temporary and may carry restrictions on financial activity. The recommendation is to wait until a graduate work visa or permanent residency is in place before attempting MFFU registration.

What happens during a KYC manual review

Manual reviews account for roughly 10-15% of MFFU KYC submissions, typically triggered by document quality issues, name mismatches, or borderline country situations. The review process involves three steps: an initial automated check, a flagged-for-review status, and a human compliance review.

1. Initial automated check completes within 2-4 hours for straightforward cases.
2. Flagged-for-review cases enter a queue with typical 6-12 hour additional processing.
3. Human compliance review may request additional documentation (additional proof of address, source of funds, employer letter).
4. Resolution either approves the account or denies it with a written reason.
5. Denials cannot be appealed but the trader can request specific documentation to re-attempt.

International tax considerations on MFFU payouts

Beyond eligibility, traders should think about tax reporting before scaling MFFU positions. The firm issues 1099 forms via Rise for US taxpayers and provides documentation that international traders can submit to their local tax authorities. The reporting framework varies meaningfully by jurisdiction.

The bottom line

MyFundedFutures restricts 80 countries as of May 2026, longer than most traders expect. The OFAC core (Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Syria, Russia, Crimea, DPR/LPR) is non-negotiable and shared with every US-registered prop firm. The extended tier of 70+ additional countries reflects payment processor constraints and KYC provider limits.

The EU additions (Croatia, Slovenia, Malta, Romania, Iceland, Gibraltar) catch the most traders off guard. All are real restrictions, none OFAC-driven.

Eligibility is enforced at KYC. VPN use violates ToS and results in termination without refund. The list can change when OFAC updates sanctions or when MFFU's payment infrastructure changes its coverage map.

If your country is not on the list: sign up. If it is: contact MFFU support before purchasing. The MFFU rules overview is the right next read to understand the full trading framework.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries are restricted from MyFundedFutures in 2026?

As of May 2026, MyFundedFutures restricts 80 countries. The list spans OFAC-sanctioned nations (Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Syria, Russia, Crimea, DPR/LPR) plus a large additional tier covering payment-processor and KYC-risk markets across Africa, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Europe. The full alphabetical list is in this article.

Why does MFFU restrict so many countries when OFAC covers far fewer?

OFAC sanctions cover roughly 7 to 10 countries comprehensively. MFFU's additional 70+ country restrictions reflect payment processor limits, KYC provider risk classifications, and MFFU's own compliance review of higher-risk jurisdictions. US-registered entities often face knock-on restrictions from the financial infrastructure they rely on, not just federal sanctions law directly.

Are Croatia, Slovenia, Malta, and Romania really blocked from MFFU?

Yes, as of May 2026 ground-truth verification, all four are on MFFU's restricted list. These are EU member states (or EU-adjacent in Malta's and Iceland's case), which surprises many European traders. The restriction is not OFAC-driven for these specific countries; it falls into MFFU's additional compliance tier and reflects processor and KYC coverage rather than federal sanctions.

Can I use a VPN to sign up for MFFU from a restricted country?

No. MFFU's Terms of Service explicitly prohibit VPN or proxy use to circumvent country restrictions. IP screening combined with KYC document verification means mismatches are caught, at best during sign-up, at worst after you have passed an evaluation and are trying to withdraw. The result is account termination and no refund of evaluation fees.

Is Russia restricted from MyFundedFutures?

Yes. Russia is comprehensively sanctioned by OFAC following the 2022 expansion. As a Fort Worth, Texas-registered LLC, MFFU has no legal ability to conduct business with Russian residents or nationals. This applies to registration, trading activity, and all payout channels, with no exceptions for high-performing traders.

How does MFFU verify my country of residence?

In two stages. First, the sign-up form blocks registration from the most restricted countries via country selection. Second, and more critically, KYC identity verification is required before your first payout. This involves a government-issued ID that must match your registered country. Discrepancies surface here, not always at registration.

Can I sign up for MFFU if I am a citizen of a restricted country but live in an eligible country?

It depends on your documentation. MFFU's KYC verifies your current country of residence via government-issued ID. Traders with legal residency in an eligible country and documentation to match have succeeded historically. Contact MFFU support with your specific situation before paying for an evaluation, and ask for written confirmation.

What happens if MFFU adds my country to the restricted list after I already have an account?

If a country is added to OFAC's comprehensive sanctions list, MFFU is legally required to freeze or terminate affected accounts. OFAC compliance supersedes existing customer relationships. For non-OFAC additions to MFFU's extended list, outcomes are less certain but the firm has discretion to restrict access. This underscores why the list can change without a firm-specific announcement.

How does the MFFU restricted list compare to Topstep and Apex?

All three share the same OFAC-mandated core. Topstep restricts approximately 60 countries and Apex has a similar OFAC-based baseline. MFFU's list at 80 countries is notably longer, reflecting a more conservative additional-tier stance from their compliance team. Bulenox is an outlier in the space with only 19 restricted countries.

Which countries restricted from MFFU can trade with Bulenox instead?

Bulenox restricts only 19 countries (OFAC core only). Many countries on MFFU's extended list, including some African and Southeast Asian markets, are eligible at Bulenox. That said, Bulenox has different plan mechanics including a 40% consistency rule on funded payouts. Verify directly with both firms before switching.

Does MFFU restrict any regions within otherwise-eligible countries?

Yes, Crimea is treated as a distinct restricted territory even though Ukraine overall is not in the same category. OFAC classifies Russian-controlled Ukrainian territories (Crimea, DPR, LPR) separately. Traders in other parts of Ukraine can access MFFU; traders in Crimea cannot, regardless of which passport they hold.

Where should I check if my country is eligible before purchasing an MFFU evaluation?

Then verify against the live OFAC sanctions database at home.treasury.gov and MFFU's own help center at help.myfundedfutures.com. For borderline situations, contact MFFU support directly. A five-minute conversation before purchasing saves significant frustration later.

What documents does MFFU accept for KYC?

Accepted document types include national ID cards, passports, and government-issued driver's licenses, depending on your country. Some jurisdictions require more than one document type. Processing typically completes within one business day for straightforward cases; flagged cases take 6 to 12 hours beyond that for manual review.

What payment methods does MFFU use for payouts?

MFFU pays via Rise (Riseworks) and Plaid/ACH. Wise is no longer in the 2026 method stack despite older third-party articles referencing it. Both Rise and Plaid run their own country-level compliance, which is why some restrictions on MFFU's list trace back to processor coverage rather than OFAC sanctions.

Does MFFU restrict residents of Hong Kong or Taiwan?

Yes, both Hong Kong and Taiwan appear on the May 2026 restricted list. The restriction is not OFAC-driven; it sits in the extended tier alongside other Asia-Pacific markets including China, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. Residents of these jurisdictions should verify access with MFFU support before any purchase.

Are there alternatives if my country is blocked from MFFU?

Yes. Bulenox restricts only 19 countries and is the primary alternative for traders blocked from MFFU. Other US futures props with shorter restricted lists exist, but verify each firm individually since lists evolve. Crypto-based or international forex props operate on different infrastructure and often cover countries blocked from US futures firms.