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Tickmill vs FP Markets : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

Tickmill

Tickmill

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FP Markets

FP Markets

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Broker Overview

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

Both market maker and STP broker

ECN broker

Years of Existence / Established Year

2014

2005

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

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

No information


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

FSA, FCA, FSCA, CySEC,DFSA

ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, FSA, SVG

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 CFD Broker - Africa, Best Trading Experience - Africa, Most Trusted Broker in 2023, Best Price Execution in 2024, Most Transparent Broker and Best Trading Conditions in 2024.

Security Measures

FSCS, ICF

No

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)

500+ stocks and ETFs

10,000+ trading instruments

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

Yes

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

Yes

Yes

Stocks

Yes

No

Options

Yes

No

Futures

Yes

No

Bonds

Yes

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

Yes

Yes

cTrader

No

Yes

Social Trading

Yes

Yes

Copy Trading

Yes

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

Tick mill trader app

No

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

Forex account - Standard and raw MT4-MT5 account, Islamic forex account - Raw account and standard MT4-MT5 account

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Minimum Deposit

$100

$100

Leverage Available

1:1 to 1:1000

500:1

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

100 lots

Depends on the asset type

Commission (per account type)

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

$3

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 cards, Bank transfers, e-wallets, International bank transfers, Local bank transfers, Broker to broker

Withdrawal Methods

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

Credit/ debit cards, Bank transfers, e-wallets, International bank transfers, Local bank transfers, Broker to broker

Other E-Wallets Supported

Skrill, Neteller, Stic Pay, FasaPay, Web money

Skrill, Neteller, Asia bank, Stic Pay, Fasa pay, Virtual Pay, Rupee pay, Rapyd, Perfect Money, Crypto payment, Dragon Pya, Rapid transfer


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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

Trading courses, Live webinars, Podcasts, Trading guides, Platform tutorials, Ebooks, Trading glossary


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

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

Forex- 3.50, Metals -3.50, Commodities- built into spread, Indices- Built into spread

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Variable

Typical

Per Lot Fees

$3

$2

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

500:1


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$0

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

NA

$0

Advisory Fees

NA

$70

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Yes

Long- $5.79, short- $2.59

Statement or Document Fee

NA

NA

Account Opening Fee

NA

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

$0

$0

Deposit Fee

$0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

NA

Starts from 0.06 to 0.30 %

Withdrawal Fee

$0

Upto $50


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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

24/7

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

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

Phone: Toll-free: +44 28 2544 7780, E-mail: [email protected], Live chat

Support Languages

15+

12+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

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

Sydney,Australia

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, FP Markets offers more comprehensive services with slightly higher fees, especially for advanced tools and asset classes.
Tickmill offers a quick and paperless account setup that appeals to traders on the go, whereas FP Markets more involved onboarding process adds an extra layer of safety and regulatory checks.
The trading interface of Tickmill is known for its speed and ease-of-use, while FP Markets shines with its customizable layouts and advanced charting capabilities, making it a strong choice for serious analysts.
Tickmill is geared toward frequent trading and analytics, while FP Markets fits those who value simplicity and guided experiences.