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

Broker Name

Tickmill

Tickmill

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Forex.com

Forex.com

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Broker Overview

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

Both market maker and STP broker

Market maker

Years of Existence / Established Year

2014

2001

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

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

454k + Customers


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

FSA, FCA, FSCA, CySEC,DFSA

CIRO, FSA, MAS, CySEC, NFA, CFTC, CIMA, FCA, ASIC

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

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

Best HNW Service, Best Broker for CFDs, Best in Class Overall Best in Class Mobile Trading Apps Best in Class Offering of Investments Best New Tool Performance Analytics

Security Measures

FSCS, ICF

FSCS

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

No


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

500+ stocks and ETFs

5, 500+ Stocks

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

Yes

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

Yes

No

Stocks

Yes

Yes

Options

Yes

No

Futures

Yes

No

Bonds

Yes

No

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

Yes

Yes

cTrader

No

No

Social Trading

Yes

Yes

Copy Trading

Yes

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

Tick mill trader app

Forex.com Proprietary platform

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes


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Account Types & Conditions

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

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

Standard, Raw spread, MetaTrader account

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

Yes

No

Minimum Deposit

$100

$100

Leverage Available

1:1 to 1:1000

50:1

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

100 lots

No information

Commission (per account type)

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

Raw account - $7 per 100k USD traded

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

Beginner to experienced traders

Beginners to experienced traders


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

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

Credit/ debit card, bank wire

Withdrawal Methods

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

Credit/ debit card, bank wire

Other E-Wallets Supported

Skrill, Neteller, Stic Pay, FasaPay, Web money

Neteller, skrill


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

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

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

Forex Trading University, Market Analysis and Insights, Webinars, Video Tutorials, Trading Guides and eBooks, Market News and Research


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

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

Commission: Fixed $7 USD per $100k USD traded

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Variable

Variable

Per Lot Fees

$3

NA

Options Contract Fees

NA

NA

Futures Contract Fees

$0.85

NA

Markup Fees on Spread

NA

NA

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

NA

NA

Maximum Leverage

1:1000

50:1


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$0

$15 inactive for 12 months

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

NA

$5

Advisory Fees

NA

$30

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Yes

Yes

Statement or Document Fee

NA

NA

Account Opening Fee

NA

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

$0

NA

Deposit Fee

$0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

NA

0.50%

Withdrawal Fee

$0

Free for bank transfers and debit cards, US: $25, International: $40, except over $10,000


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

Yes

No


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Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

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

Depends on the instrument offer


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Customer Support

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

24/7

24/5

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

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

Live chat: https://www.forex.com/en/contact-forex-com, Phone New accounts: Tollfree: 1-877-367-3946, International: 1-908-731-0750 Existing customers: Tollfree: 1-877-367-3946,Email New accounts: [email protected] Existing customers & inquiries: [email protected] International: 1-908-731-0750

Support Languages

15+

5


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

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

30 Independence Blvd Suite 300, 3rd Floor, Warren, New Jersey 07059, US.

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.
Tickmill stands out for its zero-commission trading model, appealing to cost-conscious investors. In contrast, Forex.com offers more comprehensive services with slightly higher fees, especially for advanced tools and asset classes.
Tickmill makes starting out easy with a simple application, especially for retail clients. Forex.com platform, while requiring more effort to join, allows experienced traders to customize their accounts from the start.
Traders who value simplicity and execution speed may prefer Tickmill platform. Meanwhile, Forex.com offers more flexibility through tools like advanced order types and multi-screen support.
Those seeking technical depth may prefer Tickmill, while Forex.com shines with intuitive design and streamlined features.