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XTB vs IG : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
XTB
IG
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Market maker
ECN
Years of Existence / Established Year
2002
1974
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
2 Million
313,000 customers
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
FCA, KNF, CySEC, DFSA, BaFin, FSCA, and FSC.
NFA CFTC FCA
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
Best for low cost ISA 2025, Best CFD Broker of 2025, Europe's fastest growing company 2025, Highly Recommended Finder Awards 2024,
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
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)
11400+ trading instruments, including an investment plan
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
No
Yes
Futures
No
Yes
Bonds
No
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
Yes
Yes
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
Yes
MT5
No
No
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
Yes
Copy Trading
No
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
X station
ProReal Time APIs L2 dealer
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Standarad, Professional
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
$0
$50
Leverage Available
1:2 to 1:500
200:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on assets class
Trade size vary on each asset
Commission (per account type)
$0
Starting from 0.1
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners to experienced traders
Beginners
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
bank transfers, credit and debit cards, e-wallets
Bank transfers Card FPS in Hong Kong dollars Funding on IG mobile app Wise
Withdrawal Methods
bank transfers, credit and debit cards, e-wallets
Card Bank transfer
Other E-Wallets Supported
Skrill, Neteller
No
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Educational Articles and Market Articles
Trade analytics tools Seminars & webinars
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Spread 0.1 to 0.8 pips, Stock transfer fee- USD 25, ETF commission- 0.2%
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
0.08% per lot, or 0.16% per round turn
NA
Options Contract Fees
NA
NA
Futures Contract Fees
NA
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
NA
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
Vary for each asset
Maximum Leverage
(1:500)
200:1
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
Charges apply 12 months of inactivity
$12/month after 24 months of no trading activity
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
NA
Advisory Fees
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
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
No
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
$0
$50
Account Opening Fee
$0
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
$0
$0
Deposit Fee
$0- Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, or Maestro, 2% fee for deposits via Skrill.
Free for Wire & check deposits
Currency Conversion Fee
0.50%
0.5% - CFDs and share dealing accounts 0.7% - international shares
Withdrawal Fee
$0 - above $50, £5 or $20 fee for withdrawals below £50 or $50
Wire transfer - $25
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
No
Yes
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
22:00 on Sunday to 21:00 on Friday GMT.
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)
(24/5)
24x5 support
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Phone: +48 222 739 976, Live chat, E-mail: [email protected]
Call +44 (20) 7633 5430 Email: [email protected] 10AM to 7PM whatsapp channel support (Monday to Friday)
Support Languages
10
8
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Poland
IG Cannon Bridge House 25 Dowgate Hill London EC4R 2YA
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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