FXCM vs Tickmill: which broker is better in 2026?
We compare FXCM and Tickmill — two forex & CFD brokers — side by side across regulation, fees, platforms, minimum deposit, and our editorial scores. Based on our overall editorial score, Tickmill edges ahead (3.8/5), but the right choice depends on what matters most to you — check the breakdown below.
Side-by-side comparison
CriteriaFXCMTickmill
Overall score 3.5 3.8
Regulation & safety 3.0 3.5
Fees & deposit 3.5 4.5
Platform & assets 4.0 3.5
User support 3.5 3.5
Trust score68/10074/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsTrading Station (web/desktop/mobile), MetaTrader 4, TradingView (integrated), APIMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
Fee modelSpread model or spread + commission (Active Trader) — varies; exact figures not yet verifiedPro/Raw account with a small commission — among the cheapest
Pros & cons
- An established broker since 1999 with the mature Trading Station & MT4 platforms
- Now backed by a large financial group (Jefferies/StoneX)
- International entities regulated by FCA/ASIC/FSCA
- Permanently banned from the US market (2017) + a US$7 million fine for hiding a conflict of interest — a serious regulatory record
- Trust was dented by that case; verify the entity serving your region
- Leveraged products are high-risk
- Very low costs (Pro/Raw account) — a scalper favorite
- FCA/CySEC license + multi-region entities
- Fast execution
- Narrower product selection (core forex/CFD focus)
- Many retail clients via Seychelles/Labuan entities (not the FCA)
- Leverage is high-risk
Regulation at a glance
FXCM
International entities regulated by the FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), FSCA (South Africa), and others. IMPORTANT: FXCM has been permanently banned from the US market since 2017 (see the risk note).
Tickmill
Regulated by the FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), FSA (Seychelles), FSCA (South Africa), DFSA (Dubai), Labuan FSA. Low-cost focus.