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

Broker Name

Tickmill

Tickmill

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Vantage

Vantage

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Broker Overview

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

Both market maker and STP broker

ECN & STP

Years of Existence / Established Year

2014

2009

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

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

5,000,000 + traders


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

FSA, FCA, FSCA, CySEC,DFSA

ASIC 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 Multi-Asset Broker at Online Money Awards 2024

Security Measures

FSCS, ICF

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF)

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

1000+ CFD products

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

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

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

Vantage 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 Pro Raw

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

Yes

No

Minimum Deposit

$100

$50

Leverage Available

1:1 to 1:1000

20:1 to 1000:1

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

100 lots

Varies by istruments

Commission (per account type)

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

Standard - $0 Pro - From $1.50 Raw - From $3.00

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

Beginner to experienced traders

Only experienced


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

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

Bank Credit / Debit cards Alternative payments account

Withdrawal Methods

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

Bank Credit / Debit cards Alternative payments account

Other E-Wallets Supported

Skrill, Neteller, Stic Pay, FasaPay, Web money

Neteller Skrill


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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

Online Trading courses E-books & webinars


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

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

Forex - $3.0 per lot ETFs - $12.0 per trade Precious metals - $3.0 per lot AU share CFDs - 0.08% per lot (min $5 per trade) EU share CFDs - 0.1% per lot HK share CFDs - 0.25% per lot (min $6 per trade) UK share CFDs - 0.1% per lot

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Variable

Variable

Per Lot Fees

$3

Starting from $1.50 per lot

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

1000:1


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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

$0

Account Opening Fee

NA

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

$0

$0

Deposit Fee

$0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

NA

0.20%

Withdrawal Fee

$0

International Bank wire transfer cost - $25 Minimum Withdrawal - $30


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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

NewYork session - 8:00am to 5:00pm EST Tokyo session - 7:00pm to 4:00am EST Sydney session - 5:00pm to 2:00am London session - 3:00am to 12:00pmUS after hours trading - 16:00 to 20:00 ET


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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: mailto:[email protected] Help centre Live chat assistance

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.

164 Blaauwberg Road Tableview Cape town Western Cape 7441, South Africa

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.
While Tickmill maintains low trading fees with no minimum deposit, Vantage includes some charges for premium features and certain asset trades, making Tickmill the better option for budget-focused traders.
Tickmill makes starting out easy with a simple application, especially for retail clients. Vantage platform, while requiring more effort to join, allows experienced traders to customize their accounts from the start.
Tickmill integrates well with algorithmic trading tools and third-party plugins. In contrast, Vantage emphasizes educational content and built-in research features within its platform.
Tickmill supports complex strategies and asset diversity, while Vantage offers clarity and low-cost access for long-term holders.