Capital.com vs IC Markets: licences compared

Side-by-side view of each broker's licences, regulator tiers and key facts. Remember that protection depends on which entity holds your account.

AttributeCapital.comIC Markets
Licence Score67Strong65Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record65
1 FCA United Kingdom Licensed · FRN 793714—
1 ASIC Australia LicensedLicensed · AFSL 335692
2 CySEC Cyprus Licensed · Licence 319/17Licensed · Licence 362/18
3 CMA (Kenya) Kenya LicensedLicensed
3 SCB Bahamas LicensedLicensed
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles LicensedLicensed
Founded20162007
HeadquartersCyprusAustralia
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsProprietary, MT4, TradingViewMT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView
Minimum depositUS$20US$200
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Frequently asked questions

Is Capital.com or IC Markets better regulated?

Capital.com has the higher Licence Score (67 vs 65), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Capital.com and IC Markets?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC, CySEC, CMA (Kenya), SCB and FSA (Seychelles).

Risk warning: CFDs and leveraged forex are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Consider whether you understand how they work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read more.