IFC Markets vs Tickmill: 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.

AttributeIFC MarketsTickmill
Licence Score35Weak67Strong
Strongest licence 3 Tier 3 1 Tier 1
Licences on record26
1 FCA United Kingdom —Licensed · FRN 717270
2 CySEC Cyprus —Licensed · Licence 278/15
2 FSCA South Africa —Licensed
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates —Licensed
3 Labuan FSA Malaysia (Labuan) LicensedLicensed
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles —Licensed
4 BVI FSC British Virgin Islands Licensed—
Founded20062014
HeadquartersBritish Virgin IslandsUnited Kingdom
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5, NetTradeXMT4, MT5, TradingView
Minimum deposit—US$100
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Frequently asked questions

Is IFC Markets or Tickmill better regulated?

Tickmill has the higher Licence Score (67 vs 35), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both IFC Markets and Tickmill?

Both are matched to licences from Labuan FSA.

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