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Tickmill is a low-cost broker with FCA and CySEC licences, favoured by traders who want low commissions on raw-spread accounts.
Serving you from: Tickmill Ltd — FSA Seychelles #SD008 Tier 3 (offshore)
Strengths
- Low commission on raw-spread accounts
- FCA, CySEC and FSCA licences in the group
- Allows all trading strategies
Weaknesses
- Narrow product range beyond forex and indices
- Most international clients are served from Seychelles
- Founded later than most large competitors
Best for: Commission-sensitive forex traders using MetaTrader.
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Key facts
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom
- Publicly listed
- No
- Group regulators
- FCA, CySEC, FSCA, Labuan FSA, FSA Seychelles
- Min. deposit
- $100
- Platforms
- MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView
- Execution
- STP, ECN
- Copy trading
- Yes
- Islamic account
- Yes
- Demo account
- Yes
Regulation and legal entities
A broker brand is usually several companies. The one you open an account with decides your leverage limit, whether you have negative balance protection, and which compensation scheme, if any, covers you.
| Legal entity | Regulator | Licence no. | Max. leverage | Our check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tickmill UK Ltd United Kingdom · FSCS up to £85,000 | FCA Tier 1 | 717270 | 1:30 | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| Tickmill Europe Ltd Cyprus · ICF up to €20,000 | CySEC Tier 2 | 278/15 | 1:30 | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| Tickmill South Africa (Pty) Ltd South Africa | FSCA Tier 2 | 49464 | Varies | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| Tickmill Asia Ltd Malaysia | Labuan FSA Tier 3 (offshore) | MB/18/0028 | Varies | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| Tickmill Ltd Seychelles | FSA Seychelles Tier 3 (offshore) | SD008 | Varies | Not yet verified by us Open register |
Accounts and fees
| Account | Pricing | EUR/USD spread from (advertised) | Commission per lot, round turn | Min. deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | Spread only | 1.6 pips | — | $100 |
| Raw | Raw spread + commission | 0.0 pips | $6.00 | $100 |
Figures in this table are the broker's own advertised conditions, not our measurements. Advertised “from” spreads are best-case values.
Spreads we measured
We have not measured live spreads for this broker yet. Until we do, cost does not count towards its rating.
Platforms and execution
Tickmill offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView. Execution model as described by the broker: STP, ECN.
Deposits and withdrawals
We have not run our own deposit and withdrawal test with this broker yet. When we do, the log appears here with dates and times.
Country availability
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Not accepted, according to the broker: United States.
Alternatives with a shared regulator
| Broker | Trust Score | Your entity & regulator | Min. deposit | Platforms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMC Markets Since 1989 · LSE: CMCX | 91/99 | FCA #173730 CMC Markets UK plc | $0 | Own platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView | Review Visit CMC MarketsOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| Interactive Brokers Since 1978 · NASDAQ: IBKR | 91/99 | CFTC/NFA #0258600 Interactive Brokers LLC | $0 | Own platform, TradingView | Review Visit Interactive BrokersOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| City Index Since 1983 · NASDAQ: SNEX (parent) | 89/99 | FCA #446717 StoneX Financial Ltd | — | Own platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView | Review Visit City IndexOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tickmill regulated?
Tickmill operates through 5 legal entities in our database, holding licences or registrations with: FCA, CySEC, FSCA, Labuan FSA, FSA Seychelles. Which entity you sign up with depends on where you live, and so does the protection you get. Check the licence number on the regulator's own register before you deposit.
What is the minimum deposit at Tickmill?
Tickmill advertises a minimum first deposit of $100 on its entry-level account. The amount can differ by entity, account type and payment method.
Which trading platforms does Tickmill offer?
Tickmill offers: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView. Platform availability can vary between its entities.
Is Tickmill a safe broker?
No broker is risk-free. Our Global Trust Score for Tickmill is 38 out of 99. The score reflects the regulator tier of the entity that serves you, the group's other licences, company structure and track record. It says nothing about whether trading will be profitable for you.