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European Brokers in Ireland, 2026

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Ireland has become a major EU passporting hub since Brexit. CBI-authorised investment firms — Interactive Brokers Ireland, eToro Europe, IBKR Europe — handle EU-wide passporting where the UK FCA licence no longer reaches. Domestic retail trading volume is modest relative to passported flow.

6 / 6 brokers accept Ireland

European

  1. Editorial top pick

    01AvaTrade

    Local licenseASICFSCACBIBVI
    Open account at AvaTrade →
    Avg spread
    0.90pip
    broker-published typical
    Cost / lot
    $9.00
    no commission
    Min deposit
    $100
    Max leverage
    1:400
    EU/UK/AU retail: 1:30 · FSCA / BVI entities: up to 1:400

    Regulated in 6 jurisdictions · Spread-only pricing at 0.9 pip = ~$9/lot round-turn — wider than ECN/Raw brokers at similar volume

    Fits ifYou are AU or EU retail and want CBI + ASIC double cover with 20 years of operating history
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, AvaOptions, DupliTrade

    Founded in 2006 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full AvaTrade details →

  2. 02FxPro

    Local licenseFCACySECSCBFSCA
    Open account at FxPro →
    Avg spread
    0.30pip
    midpoint of broker range
    Cost / lot
    $10.00
    incl. $7 commission
    Min deposit
    $100
    Max leverage
    1:500
    EU/UK retail: 1:30 · SCB (Bahamas) entity: 1:500

    Four diversified regulators (FCA, CySEC, FSCA, SCB) with 18+ years operating history · MT4/MT5 Standard accounts are spread-only at ~1.2 typical pips — only use cTrader or Raw if you want commission-based pricing

    Fits ifYou are EU or UK retail and want double tier-1 cover (FCA + CySEC) at one broker
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, FxPro Edge

    Founded in 2006 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full FxPro details →

  3. 03Tickmill

    Local licenseFCACySECFSAFSCA
    Open account at Tickmill →
    Avg spread
    0.20pip
    editorial estimate
    Cost / lot
    $8.00
    incl. $6 commission
    Min deposit
    $100
    Max leverage
    1:1000
    EU/UK retail: 1:30 · Seychelles entity: 1:1000

    Raw account: 0.0 from-spread + $6 round-turn — ECN-style pricing in a commission-based tier · Broker publishes "from" spreads only — realised typical is not disclosed on the accounts page

    Fits ifYou are EU or UK retail and want FCA + CySEC double cover with ECN-style commission pricing
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5

    Founded in 2014 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full Tickmill details →

  4. 04Deriv

    Local licenseBVIMFSA
    Open account at Deriv →
    Avg spread
    0.70pip
    editorial estimate
    Cost / lot
    $7.00
    no commission
    Min deposit
    $5
    Max leverage
    1:1000
    EU retail (MFSA Malta): 1:30 · Labuan / Vanuatu / BVI entities: up to 1:1000

    $5 minimum + 25 years of operating history (since 1999 as Binary.com, rebranded Deriv in 2020) · Forex is secondary to synthetic indices (their proprietary product) — CFD instrument breadth is narrower than ECN-focused brokers like Tickmill

    Fits ifYou trade synthetic indices (Volatility, Crash, Boom) — Deriv invented this product category
    PlatformsMetaTrader 5, Deriv X

    Founded in 1999 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full Deriv details →

  5. 05Libertex

    Local licenseCySEC
    Open account at Libertex →

    84% of retail investor accounts lose money

    Cost / lot
    Floating
    Min deposit
    €100
    Max leverage
    1:30
    For retail clients

    CySEC-regulated (Indication Investments Ltd, licence 164/12) with ICF investor compensation and negative balance protection · Single-jurisdiction CySEC coverage — no FCA or ASIC fallback

    Fits ifYou are an EU/EEA resident who wants an EU-regulated (CySEC) broker with ICF compensation and negative balance protection
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Libertex Platform

    Founded in 1997 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full Libertex details →

  6. 06XM Group

    Local licenseASICCySECIFSC
    Open account at XM Group →
    Avg spread
    1.30pip
    midpoint of broker range
    Cost / lot
    $13.00
    no commission
    Min deposit
    $5
    Max leverage
    1:1000
    EU/AU retail: 1:30 · XM Global (offshore entity): up to 1:1000

    $5 minimum makes starting cheap · Standard account EUR/USD spread 1.0–1.6 pip (broker-published range) + $0 commission ≈ $13/lot — one of the highest costs in our list

    Fits ifYou want the lowest-friction entry in our list — $5 minimum deposit
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Web Trader

    Founded in 2009 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full XM Group details →

Country context

Regulator
CBI · Central Bank of Ireland — financial regulator and central bank for the Republic of Ireland
Currency
EUR
Payment methods
SEPAApple PayVisaBank transfer
Tax

Capital gains tax is 33% on profits above the €1,270 annual personal exemption. Forex and CFD profits are typically subject to CGT for occasional traders; profits from frequent or systematic trading may be reclassified as income subject to PAYE/USC/PRSI at marginal rates up to 52%.

Retail trading rules

ESMA-aligned: 1:30 majors, 1:20 minors and gold, 1:10 non-gold commodities and major indices, 1:5 individual equities, 1:2 crypto CFDs. Investor Compensation Company (ICCL) covers up to €20,000 or 90% of net loss per eligible client. Negative balance protection is mandatory for retail.

Frequently asked

Which brokers accept residents of Ireland?+

6 of 6 brokers in our ranking accept Ireland: AvaTrade, FxPro, Tickmill, Deriv, Libertex.

Who regulates brokers for Ireland?+

Primary regulator: CBI — Central Bank of Ireland — financial regulator and central bank for the Republic of Ireland.

What payment methods are available?+

Common methods: SEPA, Apple Pay, Visa, Bank transfer.

What are the tax rules for trading in Ireland?+

Capital gains tax is 33% on profits above the €1,270 annual personal exemption. Forex and CFD profits are typically subject to CGT for occasional traders; profits from frequent or systematic trading may be reclassified as income subject to PAYE/USC/PRSI at marginal rates up to 52%.

Scope of coverage

Brokers tracked
14
Regulators indexed
55
Regulator actions logged
2
Latest pricing verification
Jun 1, 2026

Pricing and licensing status refresh weekly; the ranking is reviewed quarterly.