Tickmill vs XTB: 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.

AttributeTickmillXTB
Licence Score67Strong75Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record66
1 FCA United Kingdom Licensed · FRN 717270Licensed
2 CySEC Cyprus Licensed · Licence 278/15Licensed
2 FSCA South Africa LicensedLicensed
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates LicensedLicensed
2 KNF Poland —Licensed
3 Labuan FSA Malaysia (Labuan) Licensed—
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles Licensed—
4 FSC (Belize) Belize —Licensed
Founded20142002
HeadquartersUnited KingdomPoland
TypeForex & CFD brokerMulti-asset broker
Publicly listedNoWSE:XTB
PlatformsMT4, MT5, TradingViewProprietary
Minimum depositUS$100No minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is Tickmill or XTB better regulated?

XTB has the higher Licence Score (75 vs 67), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Tickmill and XTB?

Both are matched to licences from FCA, CySEC, DFSA and FSCA.

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