Interactive Brokers licence record
Is Interactive Brokers regulated by the CBI?
Yes, according to our records. Interactive Brokers is matched to a licence from the Central Bank of Ireland (Ireland). Confirm it on the register before relying on it.
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What the CBI licence means
Our records show that, Interactive Brokers holds a licence from the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI), the financial regulator for Ireland. We classify the CBI as tier 1 — top-tier regulation. Strict capital, client-money and conduct rules with active enforcement; usually leverage caps and often compensation schemes.
For Interactive Brokers clients whose account is held by its CBI-regulated entity, the key protections are: compensation — Investor Compensation Company (ICCL) — 90% of loss up to €20,000; retail leverage — 30:1 on major FX pairs (ESMA rules); negative balance protection — mandatory for retail clients; client money — Client asset requirements (CAR) apply. Disputes can be taken to Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman.
Interactive Brokers is also matched to licences from ASIC, CFTC / NFA, CIRO, FCA, JFSA, MAS and SFC.
Protection at a glance
- Regulator tier
- Tier 1 — Top-tier regulation
- Compensation scheme
- Investor Compensation Company (ICCL) — 90% of loss up to €20,000
- Retail leverage
- 30:1 on major FX pairs (ESMA rules)
- Negative balance protection
- Required for retail clients
- Client money
- Client asset requirements (CAR) apply
- Complaints
- Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman
How to verify this licence
- Open Interactive Brokers's client agreement or website footer and note the exact company name and CBI licence number.
- Search that name or number on the official CBI register. Check the status is current, not cancelled or suspended.
- Confirm the website domain you're using (interactivebrokers.com) is the one listed on the register — clone firms copy genuine licence numbers.
- Search the CBI warnings page and IOSCO I-SCAN for the brand name.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Interactive Brokers regulated by the CBI?
Our database records Interactive Brokers as holding a licence from the Central Bank of Ireland. Confirm the current status on the CBI register: https://registers.centralbank.ie/
Does the CBI licence protect all Interactive Brokers clients?
No. It protects clients whose account is with the specific Interactive Brokers company licensed by the CBI. Clients onboarded to a different group entity are covered by that entity's regulator instead.
Is there a compensation scheme for Interactive Brokers clients under the CBI?
Investor Compensation Company (ICCL) — 90% of loss up to €20,000
What leverage can Interactive Brokers offer under the CBI?
30:1 on major FX pairs (ESMA rules)