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Capital.com vs Tickmill : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

Capital.com

Capital.com

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Tickmill

Tickmill

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Broker Overview

Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)

Market maker

Both market maker and STP broker

Years of Existence / Established Year

2016

2014

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

660k

134,000+ newly registered accounts, 75,000+ new active clients


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

CySEC, ASIC, FCA, MiFID, SCB

FSA, FCA, FSCA, CySEC,DFSA

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

Best Overall Trading Platform (Online Money Awards 2024) and Best Trading App 2023 (Good Money Guide), Fastest Growing Broker

ForexBrokers.com Annual Forex Broker Review 2024, Best Trading Spread Brokersview 2024, Rankia Argentina 2024, Best Spreads for Gold Trading FX Empire 2024, Best Spreads in the UK FX Empire 2024, Finance Magnates Africa Summit 2023

Security Measures

AML

FSCS, ICF

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

Yes


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

3000+ assets including shares, ESG

500+ stocks and ETFs

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

Yes

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

Yes

Yes

Stocks

No

Yes

Options

No

Yes

Futures

No

Yes

Bonds

No

Yes

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

No

No

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

Yes

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

No

Equities

No

No


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

Yes

Yes

MT5

No

Yes

cTrader

No

No

Social Trading

Yes

Yes

Copy Trading

Yes

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

Mobile apps, CFD trading App, Capital.com API

Tick mill trader app

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes


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Account Types & Conditions

Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)

CFD Live, MTA account, CFD corporate account, Individual account-Retail, professional account

Classic, Raw, Tickmill trader raw account for Forex and CFDs

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

No

Yes

Minimum Deposit

20 EUR / USD / GBP

$100

Leverage Available

2:1- 30:1

1:1 to 1:1000

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

$25,000

100 lots

Commission (per account type)

$0

Tickmill trader raw account- $3.50 per lot per side, Raw account- $3 per lot per side, Classic account -$0

Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)

Beginners to experienced traders

Beginner to experienced traders


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Bank transfer, Bank cards, Pay ID, e-wallets

Bank transfer, Crypto payments, Visa/ Mastercard, Union pay, e-wallets

Withdrawal Methods

Bank cards, e-wallets

Bank transfer, Crypto payments, Visa/ Mastercard, Union pay, e-wallets

Other E-Wallets Supported

Apple Pay, Google pay, PayPal, Neteller, Skrill, Sofort, PRZELEWY, Truelayer, Ideal, Trustly, SPEI, Lean, Volt

Skrill, Neteller, Stic Pay, FasaPay, Web money


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)

For trading beginners- Trading Essentials, Risk management, Market guides, For experienced traders- Trading Strategies, Technical analysis, Market analysis, Trading Psychology

Trading Education, Market Analysis, Webinars, eBooks and Guides, Video Tutorials, Tickmill Analytics Market Insights


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

Commission: $0

Spread classic account- 1.6 pips, Raw account - 0.0pips

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Variable

Variable

Per Lot Fees

NA

$3

Options Contract Fees

NA

NA

Futures Contract Fees

NA

$0.85

Markup Fees on Spread

NA

NA

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

GSL fee value will be displayed on the deal ticket

NA

Maximum Leverage

30:1

1:1000


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$0

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

NA

NA

Advisory Fees

NA

NA

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

NA

Yes

Statement or Document Fee

NA

NA

Account Opening Fee

$0

NA

Account Maintenance Fee

NA

$0

Deposit Fee

0.7% of the spot forex rate

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

$0

NA

Withdrawal Fee

$0

$0


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

No

Yes


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Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

opens at 9.30am and closes at 4pm local time (2.30pm-9pm London time)

Monday from 00:02 until 24:00, from Tuesday 00:00 to Thursday 24:00 and on Friday from 00:00 until 23:58


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Customer Support

Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)

24/7

24/7

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

Live chat, Phone: +61 3 8658 0539, E-mail: [email protected]

Client Support phone : +852 5808 7849, Email: [email protected], Live chat

Support Languages

10+

15+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

Limassol, Cyprus

3rd Floor, 27 - 32 Old Jewry Tickmill London, Greater London EC2R 8DQ GB.

Complaints (for crypto brokers)

No

No


At TradingCritique, we don't just list brokers. We test, compare, and simplify your decision-making. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, our data-driven comparisons are built to match your trading style and region. Learn how we Evaluate a broker.
If minimizing trading costs is your top priority, Capital.com might be more attractive due to its lower commissions. Meanwhile, Tickmill justifies its moderate fees with more robust tools and professional-grade features.
Creating an account with Capital.com is generally faster and more user-friendly, often taking just a few minutes, while Tickmill requires more detailed steps and identity verification, which may suit more cautious investors.
Capital.com platform is great for fast-paced day trading, especially with features like one-click trading. Tickmill platform, by comparison, is built for strategy testing and long-term portfolio management.
Capital.com strength lies in high-performance trading, while Tickmill provides a more accessible route for everyday investors.