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Forex.com vs IG : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Forex.com
IG
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Market maker
ECN
Years of Existence / Established Year
2001
1974
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
454k + Customers
313,000 customers
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
CIRO, FSA, MAS, CySEC, NFA, CFTC, CIMA, FCA, ASIC
NFA CFTC FCA
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
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
Best Multi platform provider - ADVFN International Financial Awards 2024 Best Finance App - ADVFN International Financial Awards 2024 Best platform for active trader - ADVFN International Financial Awards 2022
Security Measures
FSCS
FSCS
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
No
Yes
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
5, 500+ Stocks
17,000 + markets
Currency Pairs
Yes
Yes
Commodities
Yes
Yes
Indices
Yes
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
Yes
Yes
CFDs
Yes
Yes
ETFs
No
Yes
Stocks
Yes
Yes
Options
No
Yes
Futures
No
Yes
Bonds
No
Yes
Mutual Funds
No
Yes
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
Yes
Precious Metals
Yes
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
Yes
Equities
No
Yes
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
Yes
Yes
MT5
Yes
No
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
Yes
Copy Trading
Yes
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Forex.com Proprietary platform
ProReal Time APIs L2 dealer
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Standard, Raw spread, MetaTrader account
Leveraged Accounts Spread betting account CFD accountNon-Leveraged Account Share dealing account ISA account IG smart portfolio account IG smart ISA portfolio account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
No
Minimum Deposit
$100
$50
Leverage Available
50:1
200:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
No information
Trade size vary on each asset
Commission (per account type)
Raw account - $7 per 100k USD traded
Starting from 0.1
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners to experienced traders
Beginners
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Credit/ debit card, bank wire
Bank transfers Card FPS in Hong Kong dollars Funding on IG mobile app Wise
Withdrawal Methods
Credit/ debit card, bank wire
Card Bank transfer
Other E-Wallets Supported
Neteller, skrill
No
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Forex Trading University, Market Analysis and Insights, Webinars, Video Tutorials, Trading Guides and eBooks, Market News and Research
Trade analytics tools Seminars & webinars
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Commission: Fixed $7 USD per $100k USD traded
US shares 0 to 50 - commission free 50+ trades - $5Other shares Germany - 0.1% UK - 0.1% Ireland - 0.1%
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Variable
Variable
Per Lot Fees
NA
NA
Options Contract Fees
NA
NA
Futures Contract Fees
NA
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
NA
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
Vary for each asset
Maximum Leverage
50:1
200:1
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$15 inactive for 12 months
$12/month after 24 months of no trading activity
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
$5
NA
Advisory Fees
$30
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
Yes
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
NA
$50
Account Opening Fee
$0
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
NA
$0
Deposit Fee
$0
Free for Wire & check deposits
Currency Conversion Fee
0.50%
0.5% - CFDs and share dealing accounts 0.7% - international shares
Withdrawal Fee
Free for bank transfers and debit cards, US: $25, International: $40, except over $10,000
Wire transfer - $25
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
No
Yes
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
Depends on the instrument offer
Forex Monday 00:00 - Friday 22:00 GMT (International times may vary)UK shares (LSE): 08.00-16.30 (London time) US shares: 09.30-16.00 (New York time) European shares: vary on relevant exchanges
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
24/5
24x5 support
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, 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
Call +44 (20) 7633 5430 Email: [email protected] 10AM to 7PM whatsapp channel support (Monday to Friday)
Support Languages
5
8
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
30 Independence Blvd Suite 300, 3rd Floor, Warren, New Jersey 07059, US.
IG Cannon Bridge House 25 Dowgate Hill London EC4R 2YA
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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