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

Broker Name

Tickmill

Tickmill

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ATFX

ATFX

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Broker Overview

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

Both market maker and STP broker

ECN

Years of Existence / Established Year

2014

2017

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

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

254,000 +


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

FSA, FCA, FSCA, CySEC,DFSA

FCA FSCA ASIC SCA , FSC, FSA CySEC FSC Seychelles FSA SFC

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 Global Forex Broker 2024 Best Global Forex Chairman 2024 Best Forex MT4 Broker - Asia 2024 in Global Brand Magazin Awards 2024 Most trusted forex broker in Asia 2023 in FAME awards

Security Measures

FSCS, ICF

ATFX Client funds insurance up to USD1,000,000,

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

No

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

Yes (Not for professional clients)


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

500+ stocks and ETFs

300+ instruments 15+ US, European & Asian stock indices, shares

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

Yes

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

Yes

Yes

Stocks

Yes

Yes

Options

Yes

Yes

Futures

Yes

Yes

Bonds

Yes

No

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

No

Yes (only in ETFs)

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

No

Social Trading

Yes

Yes

Copy Trading

Yes

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

Tick mill trader app

ATFX Mobile Trading App

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

Micro, Classic, Premium, Raw

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

Yes

No

Minimum Deposit

$100

$100

Leverage Available

1:1 to 1:1000

1:400

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

100 lots

30 lots maximum trade

Commission (per account type)

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

Raw- 7 USD per lot

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

Bank transfers Credit card Debit card E-Wallets

Withdrawal Methods

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

Bank transfers Credit card Debit card E-Wallets

Other E-Wallets Supported

Skrill, Neteller, Stic Pay, FasaPay, Web money

Neteller Skrill 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

Tools MT4 & MT5 ATFX Copytrade Trading Central Autochartist ATFX Support & Resistance Indicator MT4 Indicators Position size calculators


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

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

Spread- starts from 0.0 to 2.8 pips

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Variable

Variable

Per Lot Fees

$3

NA

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

1:400


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$0

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

NA

$0

Advisory Fees

NA

$0

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Yes

NA

Statement or Document Fee

NA

NA

Account Opening Fee

NA

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

$0

$0

Deposit Fee

$0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

NA

0

Withdrawal Fee

$0

5 Euro/USD charged for withdrawals below 100 EUR/USD


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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

24x5 forex trading hours Sydney - 10pm to 7am summer session. 11pm to 8am winter session. Tokyo - 11pm to 8am summer session. 12pm to 9am winter session. London - 7am to 4pm summer session. 8am to 5pm winter session. New York - 12pm to 9pm summer session. 1am to 10pm winter session.


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Customer Support

Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)

24/7

24x5

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

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

E mail: mailto:[email protected] Line:Taiwan 00801127901 Thailand 1800012752

Support Languages

15+

10+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

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

1st Floor, 32 Cornhill, London EC3V 3SG, United Kingdom

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 no minimum deposit, ATFX 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, ATFX includes more documentation and KYC checks, which can delay access but ensures strong compliance.
Tickmill platform is great for fast-paced day trading, especially with features like one-click trading. ATFX platform, by comparison, is built for strategy testing and long-term portfolio management.
Those seeking technical depth may prefer Tickmill, while ATFX shines with intuitive design and streamlined features.