Forex Broker Comparison
Detailed side-by-side analysis
Quick Summary
Best for Beginners
Decode FX
$0.00Tightest Spreads
Decode FX
From 0.0 pips (Pro/ECN accounts) to 1.5 pips (Standard); average EUR/USD ~0.8 pips pipsHighest Leverage
Decode FX
1:Up to 1:500Best Rated
Decode FX
Mobile Trading
Both
✓✓General Information
IC Markets
Regulation
Founded
N/A
Headquarters
IC Markets operates globally, with entities regulated in Australia, Cyprus, and Seychelles.
Overall Rating
Decode FX
Regulation
ASIC (Australia), VFSC (Vanuatu)
Founded
N/A
Headquarters
Australia
Overall Rating
Trading Conditions
| Feature | IC Markets | Decode FX |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Deposit | $200.00 | $0.00 |
| Average Spreads | Starts from 0.0 | From 0.0 pips (Pro/ECN accounts) to 1.5 pips (Standard); average EUR/USD ~0.8 pips |
| Maximum Leverage | 1:500 | Up to 1:500 |
| Commission | None | None |
Account Types
IC Markets
Decode FX
Platforms & Tools
IC Markets
Mobile Trading
Available
Web Trading
Available
VPS Hosting
Available
Social Trading
Available
Decode FX
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
Mobile Trading
Available
Web Trading
Available
VPS Hosting
Available
Social Trading
Available
Payments
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
Decode FX
Deposit Methods
Credit/Debit Cards (Visa/Mastercard), Bank Wire, Skrill, Neteller, Alipay, Poli, DragonPay, USDT (crypto)
Withdrawal Methods
Same as deposits: Bank Wire (fee-free), Cards/Skrill/Neteller (fees apply), USDT
Withdrawal Fee
None
Support
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
Decode FX
Support Languages
English, Chinese, Spanish, Arabic, Indonesian (multi-language support via MT4/MT5)
Support Channels
24/5 live chat, email, phone; Responsive weekdays but mixed reviews on speed
Account Manager
Available
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