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

Broker Name

Tickmill

Tickmill

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Admiral Markets

Admiral Markets

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Broker Overview

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

Both market maker and STP broker

STP

Years of Existence / Established Year

2014

2001

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

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

Info not available


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

FSA, FCA, FSCA, CySEC,DFSA

FCA, CySEC, JSC, FSCA, FSA

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

FSCS, ICF

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

6900+

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

Yes

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

Yes

Yes

Stocks

Yes

Yes

Options

Yes

No

Futures

Yes

No

Bonds

Yes

Yes

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

No

Yes

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

Yes

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

No

Equities

No

Yes


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

Yes

Yes

MT5

Yes

Yes

cTrader

No

No

Social Trading

Yes

No

Copy Trading

Yes

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

Tick mill trader app

Admirals 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

Trade.MT4 Trade.MT5 Invest.MT5 Zero.MT4 Zero.MT5

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Minimum Deposit

$100

$25

Leverage Available

1:1 to 1:1000

1:2 to 1:1000

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

100 lots

Varies by instrument

Commission (per account type)

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

Starts from $0.02/ share

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

Beginner to experienced traders

Beginners & experienced


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

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

Visa, MasterCard, bank transfer

Withdrawal Methods

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

Visa, MasterCard, bank transfer

Other E-Wallets Supported

Skrill, Neteller, Stic Pay, FasaPay, Web money

Skrill, Neteller, Crypto


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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 and CFD webinars Article and video tutorials Traders glossary eBooks


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

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

Forex : $1.8 to $3.0 per 0.1 lot, Stock & ETFs: Starts from $ 0.02 per share, Indices : Starts from $ 0.05 to $3.0 per share, Energies: Starts from $1 per lot CFDs on stocks- 6 free trades each day, USD 0.02CFDs on ETFs- USD 0.02

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Variable

Variable

Per Lot Fees

$3

Start $3.00 per 1.0 lots per side

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

1:1000


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$0

10 EUR per month

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

NA

NA

Advisory Fees

NA

NA

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Yes

Info not available

Statement or Document Fee

NA

$0

Account Opening Fee

NA

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

$0

$0

Deposit Fee

$0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

NA

0.30%

Withdrawal Fee

$0

One free withdrawal every month, thereafter 3%


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

Yes

Yes


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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 assets type


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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

E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +372 6 309 300 Live chat

Support Languages

15+

15+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

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

Tallinn, Estonia

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.
Both Tickmill and Admiral Markets offer affordable fee structures, but Tickmill generally edges out with no inactivity fees and lower commissions on standard trades, whereas Admiral Markets shines with bundled research and platform access.
New users will likely find Tickmill sign-up process more intuitive. Meanwhile, Admiral Markets takes a more regulated path to onboarding, which could benefit traders seeking high capital limits and detailed agreements.
Tickmill excels in real-time trade execution with minimal latency, whereas Admiral Markets complements its execution with strong analytical modules and educational support within the platform.
If you're after professional-grade platforms, Tickmill may be ideal. For casual investors, Admiral Markets offers a low-barrier entry.