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Tickmill vs Forex.com : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Tickmill
Forex.com
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Both market maker and STP broker
Market maker
Years of Existence / Established Year
2014
2001
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
134,000+ newly registered accounts, 75,000+ new active clients
454k + Customers
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
FSA, FCA, FSCA, CySEC,DFSA
CIRO, FSA, MAS, CySEC, NFA, CFTC, CIMA, FCA, ASIC
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 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
Security Measures
FSCS, ICF
FSCS
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
Yes
No
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
500+ stocks and ETFs
5, 500+ Stocks
Currency Pairs
Yes
Yes
Commodities
Yes
Yes
Indices
Yes
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
Yes
Yes
CFDs
Yes
Yes
ETFs
Yes
No
Stocks
Yes
Yes
Options
Yes
No
Futures
Yes
No
Bonds
Yes
No
Mutual Funds
No
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
No
Precious Metals
Yes
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
No
Equities
No
No
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
Yes
Yes
MT5
Yes
Yes
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
Yes
Copy Trading
Yes
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Tick mill trader app
Forex.com Proprietary platform
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Classic, Raw, Tickmill trader raw account for Forex and CFDs
Standard, Raw spread, MetaTrader account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
Yes
No
Minimum Deposit
$100
$100
Leverage Available
1:1 to 1:1000
50:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
100 lots
No information
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 account - $7 per 100k USD traded
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginner to experienced traders
Beginners to experienced traders
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Bank transfer, Crypto payments, Visa/ Mastercard, Union pay, e-wallets
Credit/ debit card, bank wire
Withdrawal Methods
Bank transfer, Crypto payments, Visa/ Mastercard, Union pay, e-wallets
Credit/ debit card, bank wire
Other E-Wallets Supported
Skrill, Neteller, Stic Pay, FasaPay, Web money
Neteller, skrill
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 Trading University, Market Analysis and Insights, Webinars, Video Tutorials, Trading Guides and eBooks, Market News and Research
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Spread classic account- 1.6 pips, Raw account - 0.0pips
Commission: Fixed $7 USD per $100k USD traded
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
50:1
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$0
$15 inactive for 12 months
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
$5
Advisory Fees
NA
$30
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
Yes
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
NA
NA
Account Opening Fee
NA
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
$0
NA
Deposit Fee
$0
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
NA
0.50%
Withdrawal Fee
$0
Free for bank transfers and debit cards, US: $25, International: $40, except over $10,000
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
Yes
No
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 instrument offer
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
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
Support Languages
15+
5
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
3rd Floor, 27 - 32 Old Jewry Tickmill London, Greater London EC2R 8DQ GB.
30 Independence Blvd Suite 300, 3rd Floor, Warren, New Jersey 07059, US.
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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