Forex Broker Comparison
Detailed side-by-side analysis
Quick Summary
Best for Beginners
FBS
$5.00Tightest Spreads
FBS
0.5 pips for major FX pairs pipsHighest Leverage
IC Markets
1:1:500Best Rated
FBS
Mobile Trading
Both
✓✓General Information
FBS
Regulation
ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), FSC (Mauritius)
Founded
N/A
Headquarters
Belize
Overall Rating
IC Markets
Regulation
Founded
N/A
Headquarters
IC Markets operates globally, with entities regulated in Australia, Cyprus, and Seychelles.
Overall Rating
Trading Conditions
| Feature | FBS | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Deposit | $5.00 | $200.00 |
| Average Spreads | 0.5 pips for major FX pairs | Starts from 0.0 |
| Maximum Leverage | 1:3000 | 1:500 |
| Commission | None | None |
Account Types
FBS
No account types specified
IC Markets
Platforms & Tools
FBS
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
Mobile Trading
Available
Web Trading
Available
VPS Hosting
Available
Social Trading
Available
IC Markets
Mobile Trading
Available
Web Trading
Available
VPS Hosting
Available
Social Trading
Available
Payments
FBS
Deposit Methods
Bank Wire Transfer, Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, Mastercard), E-wallets (Skrill, Neteller, Perfect Money), Local Payment Systems (region-specific), Cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Ethereum - availability varies).
Withdrawal Methods
Same as deposit methods: Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Cards, E-wallets, Local Payment Systems, Cryptocurrencies (where applicable).
Withdrawal Fee
None
IC Markets
Deposit Methods
IC Markets supports deposits via Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Cards, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, UnionPay, FasaPay, Crypto, and Local Bank Transfers. Most are instant, while bank wires take 2-5 days. No deposit fees, but third-party charges may apply.
Withdrawal Methods
IC Markets offers withdrawals via Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Cards, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, UnionPay, FasaPay, Crypto, and Local Bank Transfers. Processing times vary, with most methods taking 1-2 business days. No withdrawal fees, but third-party charges may apply.
Withdrawal Fee
None
Support
FBS
Support Languages
Available in 150+ languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Chinese, Russian, and more.
Support Channels
24/7 support via live chat, email (support@fbs.com), phone, and social media.
Account Manager
Available
IC Markets
Support Languages
English, Simplified Chinese, Thai, Indonesian, Korean, German, French, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Arabic, Italian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Traditional Chinese.
Support Channels
24/7 support via live chat, email, and phone.
Account Manager
Available
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