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

Broker Name

Tickmill

Tickmill

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Exness

Exness

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Broker Overview

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

Both market maker and STP broker

ECN / Market maker

Years of Existence / Established Year

2014

2008

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

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

800,000


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

FSA, FCA, FSCA, CySEC,DFSA

FSA CBCS FSC FSCA CySEC FCA CMA JSC

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 Retail FX Broker, Most Trusted Broker 2024 , Best Multi-Asset Broker and Most Trusted Broker in Africa 2024 ,Five awards at the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards 2024

Security Measures

FSCS, ICF

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

200+ trading instruments

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

Yes

Bonds

Yes

No

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

No

No

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

Yes

Copy Trading

Yes

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

Tick mill trader app

Exness Terminal Exness Trade 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

Standard Accounts Standard cent Accounts Pro Accounts Raw Spread Accounts Demo Trading Accounts Social Trading Accounts

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

Yes

No

Minimum Deposit

$100

$1 for standard accounts $200 for professional accounts

Leverage Available

1:1 to 1:1000

1:30 to1 : 2000

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

100 lots

200 lots - day time 60 lots for forex & 20 lots others - night time

Commission (per account type)

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

$3.5 per lot for Raw Spread accountsCommission free for Standard, Standard Cent & Pro accounts

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

Beginner to experienced traders

Beginners


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

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

Bank transfer Card E Wallets

Withdrawal Methods

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

Bank transfer Card E Wallets

Other E-Wallets Supported

Skrill, Neteller, Stic Pay, FasaPay, Web money

Neteller Skrill Perfect Money Sticpay


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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

Analytical tools Trading calculator Currency converter Tick history VPS hosting


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

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

Forex- 0.0 pips, Commission- $0

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Variable

Variable

Per Lot Fees

$3

NA

Options Contract Fees

NA

USD 0.05 to 3.5 per contract

Futures Contract Fees

$0.85

NA

Markup Fees on Spread

NA

NA

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

NA

NA

Maximum Leverage

1:1000

1:2000


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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

Yes

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

$0


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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

Forex trading hours - Sunday 22:05 to Friday 21:59Crypto trading hours - Sunday from 21:35 to Friday 22:05Indices trading hours - Sunday 23:05 to Friday 21:00Commodities - Sunday 23:05 to Friday 21:58


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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

Help Center Support hub, 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.

1 Siafi Street, Portobello Office 401, Limassol 3042, Cyprus

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 Exness offer affordable fee structures, but Tickmill generally edges out with no inactivity fees and lower commissions on standard trades, whereas Exness shines with bundled research and platform access.
Creating an account with Tickmill is generally faster and more user-friendly, often taking just a few minutes, while Exness requires more detailed steps and identity verification, which may suit more cautious investors.
If you're looking for platform speed and ease of execution, Tickmill delivers a smooth experience. Exness , however, is tailored toward traders who want deeper analysis tools and portfolio insights.
Tickmill caters to serious traders who value advanced features, whereas Exness appeals to beginners due to its user-friendly platform.