Detailed side-by-side analysis
Best for Beginners
FP Markets
$100.00Tightest Spreads
FP Markets
From 1.0 pip (Standard, avg. 1.1 pips on EUR/USD) to 0.0 pips (Raw, avg. 0.1 pips + commission) pipsHighest Leverage
FP Markets
1:Up to 1:500Best Rated
IC Markets
Mobile Trading
Both
✓✓Regulation
CySEC (Cyprus), ASIC (Australia), FSCA (South Africa), FSA (Seychelles), FSC (Mauritius)
Founded
N/A
Headquarters
Australia
Overall Rating
Regulation
Founded
N/A
Headquarters
IC Markets operates globally, with entities regulated in Australia, Cyprus, and Seychelles.
Overall Rating
| Feature | FP Markets | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Deposit | $100.00 | $200.00 |
| Average Spreads | From 1.0 pip (Standard, avg. 1.1 pips on EUR/USD) to 0.0 pips (Raw, avg. 0.1 pips + commission) | Starts from 0.0 |
| Maximum Leverage | Up to 1:500 | 1:500 |
| Commission | None | None |
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, WebTrader, TradingView
Mobile Trading
Available
Web Trading
Available
VPS Hosting
Available
Social Trading
Available
Mobile Trading
Available
Web Trading
Available
VPS Hosting
Available
Social Trading
Available
Deposit Methods
Credit/Debit Cards (Visa/Mastercard), Bank Wire, Skrill, Neteller, PayPal, Poli, PaySafeCard, Bitcoin, Local methods (e.g., BPay for AU, Ngan Luong for Vietnam)
Withdrawal Methods
Same as deposits; processed 1-3 days (instant for e-wallets)
Withdrawal Fee
None
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 Languages
18+ including English, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Malay, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese
Support Channels
24/7 multilingual customer support via live chat, email, and phone.
Account Manager
Available
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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