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Tickmill vs Global Prime : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

Tickmill

Tickmill

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Global Prime

Global Prime

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Broker Overview

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

Both market maker and STP broker

Market maker broker

Years of Existence / Established Year

2014

2010

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 and VFSC

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

No major awards listed

Security Measures

FSCS, ICF

No compensation scheme

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

No

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

150+ Financial assets

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

Yes

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

Yes

No

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

No

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

No

cTrader

No

No

Social Trading

Yes

No

Copy Trading

Yes

No

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

Standard and Raw account

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

Yes

No

Minimum Deposit

$100

$0

Leverage Available

1:1 to 1:1000

1:5 to 1:500

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

100 lots

1000 lots

Commission (per account type)

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

Standard: $0, Raw account: $3.5 per lot

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

Beginner to experienced traders

Beginner traders


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

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

Visa, Mastercard, Crypto, Bpay, Bank wire, QR code, Astro pay, Interac,PayID, e-wallets

Withdrawal Methods

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

Visa, Mastercard, Crypto, Bpay, Bank wire, QR code, Astro pay, Interac,PayID, e-wallets

Other E-Wallets Supported

Skrill, Neteller, Stic Pay, FasaPay, Web money

PayPal, Neteller, Skrill, GATE8, Dragon Pay, VN Pay, FasaPay, Pagsmile, Jeton, Mifinity, XPay, Perfect money


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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 Education, Market Analysis, Webinars, Trading Guides, Video Tutorials, Podcast Market Insights, Blog Trading News and Analysis


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

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

Crypto: 0.1%, indices, Bonds, and Commodities (excl. Metals): $0, Commission: AUD $7, USD $7, EUR € 6.20, GBP £5.4, SGD $9.50, CAD $9, Standard: 0.9 pips, raw : $3.5

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Variable

Variable

Per Lot Fees

$3

$3.50

Options Contract Fees

NA

NA

Futures Contract Fees

$0.85

NA

Markup Fees on Spread

NA

$0

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

NA

NA

Maximum Leverage

1:1000

1:500


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$0

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

NA

$0

Advisory Fees

NA

NA

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Yes

Yes

Statement or Document Fee

NA

NA

Account Opening Fee

NA

NA

Account Maintenance Fee

$0

NA

Deposit Fee

$0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

NA

$20-$30

Withdrawal Fee

$0

International bank transfer: $20-$30


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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

24 hours a day, 5 days a week. 5 PM New York on Sunday through to 5 PM New York on Friday


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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: +61 (2) 8379 3622, E-mail: [email protected], Live chat

Support Languages

15+

14+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

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

FMGP Trading Group Pty Ltd Level 10, 627 Chapel St, South Yarra 3141 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.
While Tickmill maintains low trading fees with minimum deposit $100, Global Prime includes some charges for premium features and certain asset trades, making Tickmill the better option for budget-focused traders.
If speed and simplicity matter to you, Tickmill delivers a streamlined account setup. In contrast, Global Prime includes more documentation and KYC checks, which can delay access but ensures strong compliance.
Tickmill provides a modern trading experience with its proprietary or MT4/MT5 platform, ideal for technical traders. Global Prime, on the other hand, offers more research tools and is better suited for data-driven investors.
Tickmill supports complex strategies and asset diversity, while Global Prime offers clarity and low-cost access for long-term holders.