Forex Broker Comparison
Detailed side-by-side analysis
Quick Summary
Best for Beginners
eToro
$50.00Tightest Spreads
eToro
From 1 pip (forex majors); variable on CFDs/stocks pipsHighest Leverage
IC Markets
1:1:500Best Rated
eToro
Mobile Trading
Both
✓✓General Information
eToro
Regulation
CySEC (Cyprus), FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), FSCA (South Africa), FSA (Seychelles)
Founded
N/A
Headquarters
Israel (Global HQ)
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 | eToro | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Deposit | $50.00 | $200.00 |
| Average Spreads | From 1 pip (forex majors); variable on CFDs/stocks | Starts from 0.0 |
| Maximum Leverage | 1:30 | 1:500 |
| Commission | None | None |
Account Types
eToro
IC Markets
Platforms & Tools
eToro
cTrader
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
eToro
Deposit Methods
Credit/Debit Cards (Visa/Mastercard), PayPal, Bank Wire Transfer, Neteller, Skrill, Trustly, ClearPay
Withdrawal Methods
Bank Wire Transfer, PayPal, Credit/Debit Cards, Neteller, SkrillPayment Methods: USD/GBP/EUR accounts; supports local currencies in EEA/UK to avoid FX fees
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
eToro
Support Languages
English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Thai, Turkish (20+ total)
Support Channels
24/5 live chat, email, ticket system; multilingual phone in select regions
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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