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Tickmill
Raw account: 0.0 from-spread + $6 round-turn — ECN-style pricing in a commission-based tier
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Editorial take
Tickmill operates a four-regulator setup — FCA (UK), CySEC (EU), FSCA (South Africa) and FSA Seychelles for offshore high-leverage clients. Founded 2014, the operation is younger than FxPro and AvaTrade but has accumulated meaningful regulator coverage quickly. Pro account pricing is 0.2 pip plus $6/lot ≈ $8 all-in — middle of the road for the regulated segment.
The FSA Seychelles entity is where the 1:1000 leverage is available — UK and EU clients fall under ESMA 1:30 caps. Most retail traders should use the regulated EU/UK entities; the offshore arm trades supervisory protection for higher leverage. Tickmill is platform-narrow (MT4 and MT5 only) — if you want cTrader, look at RoboForex or FxPro.
Tickmill operates four entities: Tickmill UK (FCA), Tickmill Europe (CySEC), Tickmill Ltd (Seychelles FSA — handles most non-EU retail with leverage up to 1:1000), and Tickmill SA (FSCA South Africa). Account types are Classic (spread-only, ~1.6 pip typical), Pro (raw + $4 round-turn — competitive with RoboForex and FxPro for ECN cost), and VIP (raw + $2/lot for high-volume traders). Pro is Tickmill's main cost differentiator — the same broker can serve a beginner on Classic and a scalper on VIP without switching providers.
Pricing
- Avg spread
- 0.20 pip
- Commission
- $6.00 / lot
- Min deposit
- $100
- Max leverage
- 1:1000
Realised cost · EUR/USD · Tickmill
| Position | Spread cost | Commission | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 lots | $0.20 | $0.60 | $0.80 |
| 1 lot | $2.00 | $6.00 | $8.00 |
| 10 lots | $20.00 | $60.00 | $80.00 |
Account: Raw (MT4/MT5) · Verified · source ↗
Regulation
- FCAUKFinancial Conduct Authority
Segregated client accounts, FSCS compensation up to £85,000. Verify: register.fca.org.uk
- CySECCYCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission
ICF compensation up to €20,000 per client. Verify: cysec.gov.cy
- FSASCFinancial Services Authority (Seychelles)
Seychelles licensing; no segregation requirement, no compensation. Verify: fsaseychelles.sc
- FSCAZAFinancial Sector Conduct Authority
South African Financial Services Act; no statutory compensation fund. Verify: fsca.co.za
Regulator actions
No actions logged from the sources we track. Absence is not a verified clean record — we may not have researched this broker yet. How we source this.
Platforms
Payment methods
Deposit
- Bank transfer (SWIFT / local) in USD, EUR, GBP, ZARFee: 0 Tickmill fee; for deposits ≥ $5,000 USD/EUR/GBP the broker covers bank fees up to ~$100
- Visa / Mastercard for wallet or account fundingFee: 0 Tickmill fee; min $100 USD/GBP/EUR; card-issuer fees may apply
- Skrill for instant top-upsFee: 0 deposit fee; min $100 USD/GBP/EUR; instant
- NetellerFee: 0 deposit fee; min $100 USD/GBP/EUR; instant
- PayPal (available in some regions)Fee: 0 Tickmill fee; PayPal charges apply per their tariff
- UnionPay International cards (CNY and multi-currency)Fee: 0 Tickmill fee; min ~$100 equivalent
- Crypto payments (USDT TRC20, BTC, and others) via Crypto PaymentsFee: 0 Tickmill fee; network / provider fees apply; min ~$100
- Additional local methods (Dotpay and others for specific countries)Fee: 0 Tickmill fee; terms depend on local provider
Withdraw
- Bank withdrawal (SWIFT / local), minimum $25 USD/GBP/EURFee: 0 Tickmill fee; for amounts under $5,000 USD/EUR/GBP some bank fees may not be reimbursed
- Withdrawal to Visa / Mastercard (up to deposited amount; profits withdraw via other methods)Fee: 0 Tickmill fee; 1 business day on the broker side
- Withdrawal to SkrillFee: 0 Tickmill fee; processed within 1 business day
- Withdrawal to NetellerFee: 0 Tickmill fee; processed within 1 business day
- Withdrawal to PayPal (where available)Fee: 0 Tickmill fee; PayPal charges may apply
- Withdrawal to UnionPay International cardsFee: 0 Tickmill fee; standard issuer fees
- Crypto withdrawal (USDT TRC20 and others) to external walletFee: 0 Tickmill fee; network / provider fees only; min ~$100
Who this fits
Fits if
- ✓You are EU or UK retail and want FCA + CySEC double cover with ECN-style commission pricing
- ✓You scalp or algo-trade: Raw account's ~$6 round-turn commission + 0.0-from spread is competitive with focused-ECN brokers
- ✓You deposit $5,000+ via wire — Tickmill covers bank-side fees up to ~$100, unusual for the category
- ✓You're in Asia and want UnionPay funding — one of the few of our brokers to offer it
- ✓You want crypto funding (USDT, BTC) without giving up traditional methods
Avoid if
- ✕You live in the US, Canada, Japan, Russia/Belarus, Pakistan, or OFAC-sanctioned countries — 16 jurisdictions total
- ✕You expect a published typical EUR/USD spread — Tickmill only discloses "from 0.0"; anything beyond is editorial estimate
- ✕You want cTrader — Tickmill is MT4 / MT5 only
- ✕You are UK or EU retail and want the 1:1000 leverage headline — that's the Seychelles entity only; retail is capped at 1:30
- ✕You plan to deposit under $100 — Tickmill's $100 minimum excludes small starters
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Frequently asked
What licence does Tickmill hold?
Tickmill is regulated by FCA, CySEC, FSA, FSCA. Verify on each regulator's public register before opening an account.
What are Tickmill's fees and commissions?
Standard tariff: Raw (MT4/MT5). Commission per trade: 6%. Minimum deposit: $100. Detailed pricing in the section above.
How do I open an account at Tickmill?
Online onboarding: visit Tickmill's site, complete the application (ID + tax number), pass identity verification, fund the account ($100 minimum). Open an account: https://my.tickmill.com?utm_campaign=ib_link&utm_content=IB33353718&utm_medium=Open+Account&utm_source=link&lp=https%3A%2F%2Fmy.tickmill.com%2Fru%2Fsign-up%2F.
What trading platforms does Tickmill offer?
Tickmill provides: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5.
What is Tickmill's minimum deposit?
$100.
Coverage note
- Brokers tracked
- 14
- Regulators indexed
- 55
- Regulator actions logged
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- Latest pricing verification
- Jun 1, 2026
The information above combines broker disclosures, public regulator registries, and our own editorial fit assessment. We do not open live accounts or run execution tests — published pricing is a typical figure, not a guarantee of what you'll pay. Decide accordingly.