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Tickmill vs Plus500 Futures : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

Tickmill

Tickmill

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Plus500 Futures

Plus500 Futures

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Broker Overview

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

Both market maker and STP broker

Market Maker

Years of Existence / Established Year

2014

2008

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

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

30+ Million


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

FSA, FCA, FSCA, CySEC,DFSA

NFA, CFTC

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

NA

Security Measures

FSCS, ICF

NA

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

No


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

500+ stocks and ETFs

2800+ including Equity index

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

No

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

Yes

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

Yes

No

Stocks

Yes

No

Options

Yes

No

Futures

Yes

Yes

Bonds

Yes

Yes

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

No


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

Yes

No

MT5

Yes

No

cTrader

No

No

Social Trading

Yes

No

Copy Trading

Yes

No

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

Tick mill trader app

Mobile and web trading 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

Plus500 futures trading account

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

Yes

No

Minimum Deposit

$100

$100

Leverage Available

1:1 to 1:1000

1:30 - 1:300

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

100 lots

Depends on the asset type

Commission (per account type)

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

$0

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

Visa, Master card, Bank transfer, e-wallets

Withdrawal Methods

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

Visa, Master card, Bank transfer, e-wallets

Other E-Wallets Supported

Skrill, Neteller, Stic Pay, FasaPay, Web money

Apple pay, GPay, Klarna


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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

Trading academy, News and Markets insights, Risk management tools


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

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

NFA Regulatory Fee- $0.02 per side, Commission -$0.49 to $0.89

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Variable

Fixed

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

1:300 for professional account


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$0

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

NA

NA

Advisory Fees

NA

NA

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Yes

NA

Statement or Document Fee

NA

$0

Account Opening Fee

NA

NA

Account Maintenance Fee

$0

NA

Deposit Fee

$0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

NA

NA

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

Depends on the assets type


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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

E-mail through Query Form, Live chat

Support Languages

15+

2


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

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

Israel

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.
On costs, Tickmill may blend spreads and commissions across asset classes. Plus500 Futures follows exchange-style pricing for futures (commission + regulatory fee), which is straightforward for active traders.
With Tickmill, eligibility and account tiers can shape your experience. Plus500 Futures emphasizes a simple setup with demo access; Islamic accounts aren't available.
Traders who want extensive research might prefer Tickmill; Plus500 Futures keeps the platform experience streamlined for placing and managing futures orders.
If you want multi-asset flexibility, Tickmill could be the better home. For focused U.S. futures access under NFA/CFTC oversight, Plus500 Futures keeps things simple.