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Tickmill vs IG : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Tickmill
IG
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Both market maker and STP broker
ECN
Years of Existence / Established Year
2014
1974
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
134,000+ newly registered accounts, 75,000+ new active clients
313,000 customers
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
FSA, FCA, FSCA, CySEC,DFSA
NFA CFTC FCA
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 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
FSCS, ICF
FSCS
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
Yes
Yes
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
500+ stocks and ETFs
17,000 + markets
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
Yes
Mutual Funds
No
Yes
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
Yes
Precious Metals
Yes
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
Yes
Equities
No
Yes
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
Yes
Yes
MT5
Yes
No
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
Yes
Copy Trading
Yes
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Tick mill trader app
ProReal Time APIs L2 dealer
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
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)
Yes
No
Minimum Deposit
$100
$50
Leverage Available
1:1 to 1:1000
200:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
100 lots
Trade size vary on each asset
Commission (per account type)
Tickmill trader raw account- $3.50 per lot per side, Raw account- $3 per lot per side, Classic account -$0
Starting from 0.1
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginner to experienced traders
Beginners
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Bank transfer, Crypto payments, Visa/ Mastercard, Union pay, e-wallets
Bank transfers Card FPS in Hong Kong dollars Funding on IG mobile app Wise
Withdrawal Methods
Bank transfer, Crypto payments, Visa/ Mastercard, Union pay, e-wallets
Card Bank transfer
Other E-Wallets Supported
Skrill, Neteller, Stic Pay, FasaPay, Web money
No
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
Trade analytics tools Seminars & webinars
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Spread classic account- 1.6 pips, Raw account - 0.0pips
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
NA
Options Contract Fees
NA
NA
Futures Contract Fees
$0.85
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
NA
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
Vary for each asset
Maximum Leverage
1:1000
200:1
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$0
$12/month after 24 months of no trading activity
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
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
$0
$0
Deposit Fee
$0
Free for Wire & check deposits
Currency Conversion Fee
NA
0.5% - CFDs and share dealing accounts 0.7% - international shares
Withdrawal Fee
$0
Wire transfer - $25
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
Yes
Yes
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 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)
Client Support phone : +852 5808 7849, Email: [email protected], Live chat
Call +44 (20) 7633 5430 Email: [email protected] 10AM to 7PM whatsapp channel support (Monday to Friday)
Support Languages
15+
8
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
3rd Floor, 27 - 32 Old Jewry Tickmill London, Greater London EC2R 8DQ GB.
IG Cannon Bridge House 25 Dowgate Hill London EC4R 2YA
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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