M4Markets 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.

AttributeM4MarketsTickmill
Licence Score45Moderate67Strong
Strongest licence 2 Tier 2 1 Tier 1
Licences on record36
1 FCA United Kingdom —Licensed · FRN 717270
2 CySEC Cyprus LicensedLicensed · Licence 278/15
2 FSCA South Africa —Licensed
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates LicensedLicensed
3 Labuan FSA Malaysia (Labuan) —Licensed
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles LicensedLicensed
Founded20192014
HeadquartersCyprusUnited Kingdom
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5MT4, MT5, TradingView
Minimum deposit—US$100
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Frequently asked questions

Is M4Markets or Tickmill better regulated?

Tickmill has the higher Licence Score (67 vs 45), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both M4Markets and Tickmill?

Both are matched to licences from CySEC, DFSA and FSA (Seychelles).

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