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Tickmill vs XTB : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Tickmill
XTB
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Both market maker and STP broker
Market maker
Years of Existence / Established Year
2014
2002
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
134,000+ newly registered accounts, 75,000+ new active clients
2 Million
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
FSA, FCA, FSCA, CySEC,DFSA
FCA, KNF, CySEC, DFSA, BaFin, FSCA, and FSC.
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 for low cost ISA 2025, Best CFD Broker of 2025, Europe's fastest growing company 2025, Highly Recommended Finder Awards 2024,
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
11400+ trading instruments, including an investment plan
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
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
Yes
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
Yes
No
MT5
Yes
No
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
No
Copy Trading
Yes
No
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Tick mill trader app
X station
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
Standarad, Professional
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Minimum Deposit
$100
$0
Leverage Available
1:1 to 1:1000
1:2 to 1:500
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
100 lots
Depends on assets class
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 to experienced traders
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Bank transfer, Crypto payments, Visa/ Mastercard, Union pay, e-wallets
bank transfers, credit and debit cards, e-wallets
Withdrawal Methods
Bank transfer, Crypto payments, Visa/ Mastercard, Union pay, e-wallets
bank transfers, credit and debit cards, e-wallets
Other E-Wallets Supported
Skrill, Neteller, Stic Pay, FasaPay, Web money
Skrill, Neteller
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
Educational Articles and Market Articles
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Spread classic account- 1.6 pips, Raw account - 0.0pips
Spread 0.1 to 0.8 pips, Stock transfer fee- USD 25, ETF commission- 0.2%
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Variable
Variable
Per Lot Fees
$3
0.08% per lot, or 0.16% per round turn
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
(1:500)
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$0
Charges apply 12 months of inactivity
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
NA
Advisory Fees
NA
0% advisory fee for cash-enhanced portfolio, 0.30% annual advisory fee for market-focused portfolio, 0.75-0.85% annual advisory fee for personal advice
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
Yes
No
Statement or Document Fee
NA
$0
Account Opening Fee
NA
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
$0
$0
Deposit Fee
$0
$0- Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, or Maestro, 2% fee for deposits via Skrill.
Currency Conversion Fee
NA
0.50%
Withdrawal Fee
$0
$0 - above $50, £5 or $20 fee for withdrawals below £50 or $50
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
22:00 on Sunday to 21:00 on Friday GMT.
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
Phone: +48 222 739 976, Live chat, E-mail: [email protected]
Support Languages
15+
10
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
3rd Floor, 27 - 32 Old Jewry Tickmill London, Greater London EC2R 8DQ GB.
Poland
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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