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Global Prime vs IG : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Global Prime
IG
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Market maker broker
ECN
Years of Existence / Established Year
2010
1974
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
No information
313,000 customers
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
ASIC and VFSC
NFA CFTC FCA
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
No major awards listed
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
No compensation scheme
FSCS
SSL Encryption / 2FA
No
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
Yes
Yes
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
150+ Financial assets
17,000 + markets
Currency Pairs
Yes
Yes
Commodities
Yes
Yes
Indices
Yes
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
Yes
Yes
CFDs
Yes
Yes
ETFs
No
Yes
Stocks
No
Yes
Options
No
Yes
Futures
No
Yes
Bonds
Yes
Yes
Mutual Funds
No
Yes
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
Yes
Precious Metals
No
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
Yes
Equities
No
Yes
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
Yes
Yes
MT5
No
No
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
Yes
Copy Trading
No
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
No
ProReal Time APIs L2 dealer
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Standard and Raw 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
$0
$50
Leverage Available
1:5 to 1:500
200:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
1000 lots
Trade size vary on each asset
Commission (per account type)
Standard: $0, Raw account: $3.5 per lot
Starting from 0.1
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginner traders
Beginners
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Visa, Mastercard, Crypto, Bpay, Bank wire, QR code, Astro pay, Interac,PayID, e-wallets
Bank transfers Card FPS in Hong Kong dollars Funding on IG mobile app Wise
Withdrawal Methods
Visa, Mastercard, Crypto, Bpay, Bank wire, QR code, Astro pay, Interac,PayID, e-wallets
Card Bank transfer
Other E-Wallets Supported
PayPal, Neteller, Skrill, GATE8, Dragon Pay, VN Pay, FasaPay, Pagsmile, Jeton, Mifinity, XPay, Perfect money
No
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Trading Education, Market Analysis, Webinars, Trading Guides, Video Tutorials, Podcast Market Insights, Blog Trading News and Analysis
Trade analytics tools Seminars & webinars
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
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
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
$3.50
NA
Options Contract Fees
NA
NA
Futures Contract Fees
NA
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
$0
NA
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
Vary for each asset
Maximum Leverage
1:500
200:1
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$0
$12/month after 24 months of no trading activity
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
$0
NA
Advisory Fees
NA
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
Yes
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
NA
$50
Account Opening Fee
NA
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
NA
$0
Deposit Fee
$0
Free for Wire & check deposits
Currency Conversion Fee
$20-$30
0.5% - CFDs and share dealing accounts 0.7% - international shares
Withdrawal Fee
International bank transfer: $20-$30
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)
24 hours a day, 5 days a week. 5 PM New York on Sunday through to 5 PM New York on Friday
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)
24/7
24x5 support
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Phone: +61 (2) 8379 3622, E-mail: [email protected], Live chat
Call +44 (20) 7633 5430 Email: [email protected] 10AM to 7PM whatsapp channel support (Monday to Friday)
Support Languages
14+
8
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
FMGP Trading Group Pty Ltd Level 10, 627 Chapel St, South Yarra 3141 Australia
IG Cannon Bridge House 25 Dowgate Hill London EC4R 2YA
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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