IG Markets Review 2026

Item: IG Markets
Rating: 6.87
Author: Oleg Tkachenko

By: Oleg Tkachenko
Updated: May 20, 2026
6 in the rating

Min. deposit $1
Fees 8 /10
Account types 8.8 /10
Regulation 10 /10

6.9 /10

Moderate risk

Commissions and Fees 8.0
Regulation and Safety 10.0
Account Types 8.8
Deposit and Withdrawal 5.8
Markets and Tradable Assets 10.0
Trading Account Opening 9.0
Trading platforms & tools 9.2
Mobile Apps 8.0
Customer Support 4.6

IG Markets Pros & Cons

Fully regulated activities with participation in investor compensation schemes
No minimum deposit required for accounts opened through the international division
Leverage is available for currency trading
Fee rebates offered to both new clients and active traders with high volumes
Floating spreads from 0.6 pips for retail Forex accounts

Deposits and withdrawals are not supported via e-wallets, electronic payment systems, or cryptocurrencies
Trading conditions vary by country, requiring users to locate the broker’s website specific to their region

TU Expert Verdict

IG Markets demonstrates moderate stability and can suit certain traders. Its conditions are acceptable, and feedback is mixed but reasonable. In my own tests, it performed adequately, though it lacks the consistency of higher-rated companies.

Commissions and Fees

Score:

8 /10

The trading and non-trading commissions of IG Markets have been analyzed and rated as having Low fees, with a fees score of 8/10. Additionally, these commissions were compared with those of the top two competitors, OANDA and FOREX.com, to provide the most comprehensive information.

Low Forex trading fees
Tight EUR/USD market spread
No inactivity fee
No deposit fee
No withdrawal fee

Complex fee structure

Trading Fees and Spread

Below, we evaluated and compared the trading commissions of IG Markets with those of two competitors. We focused on the spreads and other transaction fees directly associated with executing trades (e.g commission per lot on an ECN account). This comparison aimed to provide a clear understanding of the cost efficiency of each broker.

Standard Account Spread

For Standard accounts, IG Markets’s commissions are part of the floating spread, which varies with market conditions. Typical values are provided, but during high volatility, the spread may exceed these.

IG Markets Standard spreads
	IG Markets	OANDA	FOREX.com
EUR/USD min, pips	0.6	0.1	0.7
EUR/USD max, pips	1.2	0.5	1.2
GPB/USD min, pips	0.6	0.1	0.9
GPB/USD max, pips	1.5	0.5	1.4

RAW/ECN Account Commission And Spread

The spread on ECN/RAW accounts is market-based and fluctuates, with average values given during active hours. It may vary during volatility spikes. A commission per lot is also charged.

IG Markets RAW/ECN spreads
	IG Markets	OANDA	FOREX.com
Commission ($ per lot) The commission is the fee charged by the broker for trading one standard forex lot (100,000 units of the base currency).	2.3	3.5	5
EUR/USD avg spread	0.8	0.15	0.2
GBP/USD avg spread	1	0.2	0.4

Non-Trading Fees

We conducted a detailed analysis of the non-trading fees associated with IG Markets. This review offers a comprehensive overview of the additional costs that may impact traders beyond regular trading activities.

IG Markets Non-Trading Fees
	OANDA	FOREX.com
Deposit fee, % The indicated amount does not include possible fees from payment systems and banks.	0	0
Withdrawal fee, % The indicated amount does not include possible fees from payment systems and banks.	0	0
Withdrawal fee, USD The indicated amount does not include possible fees from payment systems and banks.	0-15	0
Inactivity fee ($, per month)	0	15

Is IG Markets Safe?

Score:

10 /10

IG Markets has a safety score of 10/10, which corresponds to a High security level. The safest brokers are those with Tier-1 regulation, a long history (over 10 years in the market), and participation in investor compensation schemes.

Tier-1 regulated
Negative balance protection
Regulated in the UK
Track record over 52 years

Strict requirements and extensive documentation to open an account

IG Markets Regulators and Investor Protection
Abbreviation	Full Name	Country of regulation	Investor Protection Fund	Regulation Level
FCA UK	Full Name Financial Conduct Authority	Country of regulation United Kingdom	Investor Protection Fund Up to £85,000	Regulation Level Tier-1
BaFin	Full Name Federal Financial Supervisory Authority	Country of regulation Germany	Investor Protection Fund Up to €20,000	Regulation Level Tier-1
CySec	Full Name Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission	Country of regulation Cyprus	Investor Protection Fund Up to €20,000	Regulation Level Tier-1
ASIC	Full Name Australian Securities and Investments Commission	Country of regulation Australia	Investor Protection Fund No specific fund but has stringent consumer protection	Regulation Level Tier-1
NFA	Full Name National Futures Association	Country of regulation United States	Investor Protection Fund No specific fund	Regulation Level Tier-1
JFSA	Full Name Japan Financial Services Agency	Country of regulation Japan	Investor Protection Fund No specific fund	Regulation Level Tier-1
CFTC	Full Name Commodity Futures Trading Commission	Country of regulation United States	Investor Protection Fund No specific fund	Regulation Level Tier-1
DFSA	Full Name Dubai Financial Services Authority	Country of regulation Dubai	Investor Protection Fund No specific fund	Regulation Level Tier-2
FINMA	Full Name Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority	Country of regulation Switzerland	Investor Protection Fund CHF 100,000	Regulation Level Tier-1
MAS	Full Name Monetary Authority of Singapore	Country of regulation Singapore	Investor Protection Fund No specific fund	Regulation Level Tier-1
FSCA SA	Full Name Financial Sector Conduct Authority of South Africa	Country of regulation South Africa	Investor Protection Fund No specific fund	Regulation Level Tier-2
FMA NZ	Full Name Financial Markets Authority of New Zealand	Country of regulation New Zealand	Investor Protection Fund No specific fund	Regulation Level Tier-2
Abbreviation BMA (Bermuda)	Full Name Bermuda Monetary Authority	Country of regulation Bermuda	Investor Protection Fund No specific fund	Regulation Level Tier-3

IG Markets Security Factors
Foundation date	1974
Negative balance protection	Yes
Verification (KYC)	Yes

Account Types

Score:

8.8 /10

IG Markets offers the following account options: Demo, Standard, ECN/Raw spread, Micro.

However, it does not provide a Cent account, which can be a disadvantage for beginners looking to practice with minimal risk.

Tight spread ECN account
Demo account
Standard account with balanced trading conditions

No Swap Free account
No Cent account

IG Markets account types vs top competitors
	IG Markets	Trading.com	Plus500
Standard	Yes	Yes	Yes
ECN/Raw spread	Yes	No	No
Demo	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cent	No	No	No
Micro	Yes	No	No
Swap Free	No	No	Yes
VIP	No	No	No
Managed	No	No	No

IG Markets accounts trading conditions

To start trading on IG Markets platforms, open an account with the broker and make a deposit. It can be $1, if you choose a bank transfer. For deposits made from a bank card, the minimum amount is $50.

Account types:

Account Type	Description
CFD Account	There is only one account type for all IG Markets clients. However, trading conditions vary subject to clients’ professional level and their trading volumes. Upon opening the account, traders can choose a convenient platform and the market model, including DMA.

A demo account is a virtual counterpart of the CFD Account. Traders can create it on the broker’s proprietary platforms and MT4. A demo account doesn't require deposits. It is a risk-free tool for training and studying the broker’s conditions.

The company provides access to international financial markets and offers investment consulting, educational materials, various tools, and analytical data to help its clients make trading decisions.

Deposit and Withdrawal

Score:

5.8 /10

IG Markets received a Medium score for the efficiency and convenience of its deposit and withdrawal processes.

IG Markets provides a reasonable range of deposit and withdrawal options with moderate fees, in line with industry standards.

PayPal supported
Bank card deposits and withdrawals
No withdrawal fee
Minimum deposit below industry average

High minimum withdrawal requirement
BTC not available as a base account currency
Wise not supported

What are IG Markets deposit and withdrawal options?

IG Markets provides a basic range of deposit and withdrawal options, covering essential methods in line with industry standards. This set of options is sufficient for most traders, with available methods Bank Card, Bank Wire, PayPal, Neteller, BTC.

IG Markets Deposit and Withdrawal Methods vs Competitors
	IG Markets	Trading.com	Plus500
Bank Wire	Yes	Yes	Yes
Bank card	Yes	Yes	Yes
PayPal	Yes	No	Yes
Wise	No	No	No
BTC	Yes	No	No

What are IG Markets base account currencies?

A wide range of base account currencies minimizes the need for currency conversion, potentially reducing transaction costs. IG Markets supports the following base account currencies: USD.

What are IG Markets's minimum deposit and withdrawal amounts?

The minimum deposit on IG Markets is $1, while the minimum withdrawal amount is $150. These minimums may vary depending on the chosen account type and payment method. For specific details, please contact IG Markets’s support team.

Markets and Tradable Assets

Score:

10 /10

IG Markets offers a wider selection of trading assets than the market average, with over 20000 tradable assets available, including 80 currency pairs.

Passive income with bonds
ETFs investing
Crypto trading

Regional restrictions are possible

Supported markets vs top competitors

We have compared the range of assets and markets supported by IG Markets with its competitors, making it easier for you to find the perfect fit.

	IG Markets	Trading.com	Plus500
Currency pairs	80	69	60
Total tradable assets The total tradable assets listed include all available instruments, including CFDs. Due to regional restrictions, certain CFDs may not be offered in some countries. For example, cryptocurrency CFDs are banned in the UK, and the U.S. has restrictions on CFDs.	20000	69	2800
Stocks	Yes	No	Yes
Commodity futures	Yes	No	Yes
Crypto Cryptocurrency CFDs are restricted or prohibited in certain regions due to regulatory limitations. These include the United Kingdom, China, Egypt, the United States and Canada.	Yes	No	Yes
Stock indices	Yes	No	Yes
Options	Yes	No	Yes

Investment options

We also explored the trading assets and products IG Markets offers for beginner traders and investors who prefer not to engage in active trading.

	IG Markets	Trading.com	Plus500
Bonds	Yes	No	No
ETFs	Yes	No	Yes
Copy trading	Yes	No	No
PAMM investing	No	No	No
Managed accounts	No	No	No

Trading Account Opening

Score:

9 /10

We successfully registered an account with IG Markets in 20 minutes. The KYC verification was completed within 1 business day. The minimum deposit amount at IG Markets is $1.

This is one of the most accessible and hassle-free onboarding procedures on the market.

Quick KYC verification (1 business day or less)
Fully online account opening process
Low minimum deposit requirement

Registration process may take longer than expected

IG Markets account opening
	IG Markets	Trading.com	Plus500
Online Registration	Yes	Yes	Yes
Minimum deposit	$1	$50	$100
Mandatory KYC	Yes	Yes	Yes
Registration time (min)	20	20	5
KYC time (days)	1	2	3

Is IG Markets available in my country?

If you are a citizen of United States, the broker accepts clients from your country.

Please note that availability may vary due to regulatory requirements, so we recommend confirming directly with the broker for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Account opening details

The user account is a client zone on the IG Markets website. To register with the broker, complete the following steps:

Provide your personal data and confirm it with the corresponding documents. Click the “Create live account” button to fill in the form.
Choose your country of residence, specify your name and email, and make a username and password to protect your user account. Upon clicking the “Next” button, the company automatically opens the CFD Account for you. To log into My IG (IG Markets’ user account), enter your username and password.
Traders can conduct the following actions in My IG:
- Upload personal data, card, and bank details for verification..
- Go to the IG Markets web platform..

Additional features of My IG that allow traders to:

Open a demo account;
Deposit and withdraw funds;
View statistics on active accounts such as capital, free margin, and total profit/loss;
Connect two-factor authentication (2FA);
Produce a report on accrued rewards under the Refer a Friend program.

Trading platforms & tools

Score:

9.2 /10

IG Markets received a score of 9.2/10, indicating a strong offering in terms of trading platforms and tools. The broker provides broad access to popular platforms and supports a variety of features designed to enhance both manual and automated trading.

Free VPS for uninterrupted trading
One-click trading
API access for automated trading
MetaTrader is available

No access to cTrader and its advanced tools.

Supported trading platforms

IG Markets supports the following trading platforms: MT4, TradingView, Proprietary platform, WebTrader. This selection covers the basic needs of most retail traders. We also compared IG Markets’s platform availability with that of top competitors to assess its relative market position.

	IG Markets	Trading.com	Plus500
MT4	Yes	No	No
MT5	No	Yes	No
cTrader	No	No	No
TradingView	Yes	Yes	Yes
Proprietary platform	Yes	Yes	Yes
NinjaTrader	No	No	No
WebTrader	Yes	Yes	Yes

Key IG Markets’s trading platform features

We also evaluated whether IG Markets offers essential trading features that enhance user experience, accommodate various trading styles, and improve overall functionality.

Supported features
2FA	Yes
Alerts	Yes
Trading bots (EAs)	Yes
One-click trading	Yes
Scalping	Yes
Supported indicators	30
Tradable assets	20000

Additional trading tools

IG Markets offers several additional features designed to enhance the trading experience. These tools provide greater automation, deliver advanced market insights, and help improve trade execution.

IG Markets trading tools vs competitors
	IG Markets	Trading.com	Plus500
Trading Central Trading Central is a leading provider of investment research and financial market commentary. Integration with Trading Central offers traders advanced analytics, trading signals, and expert market insights, aiding in more informed decision-making.	Yes	Yes	No
API	Yes	No	No
Free VPS	Yes	No	No
Strategy (EA) builder A Strategy or EA builder is a tool that allows traders to create and test their own automated trading strategies without requiring programming skills.	Yes	No	No
Autochartist Autochartist is a market scanning tool that identifies trading opportunities by analyzing chart patterns and key price levels.	Yes	No	No

Mobile Apps

Score:

8 /10

IG Markets supports mobile trading, offering dedicated apps for both iOS and Android. IG Markets received 8/10 in this section, reflecting strong user engagement and well-developed functionality. High ratings, solid download numbers, and the presence of advanced mobile features contributed to the high score.

Indicators supported
Mobile alerts supported
Strong Android user ratings, currently at 4,3/5

Fewer charting tools

We compared IG Markets with two top competitors by mobile downloads, app ratings, 2FA support, indicators, and trading alerts.

	IG Markets	Trading.com	Plus500
Total downloads The parameter reflects the combined number of installations from both the Apple App Store and Google Play. It serves as an approximate indicator of the broker’s mobile trading app popularity and user adoption across platforms.	1,000,000	50,000	10,000,000
App Store score App store scores reflect the average user ratings of the broker’s mobile applications on the Apple App Store and Google Play. These ratings indicate user satisfaction based on criteria such as usability, stability, performance, and overall experience.	4,5	4.8	4.7
Google Play score	4,3	4.7	4.4
Mob. 2FA	Yes	Yes	Yes
Mob. Indicators	Yes	Yes	Yes
Mob. Alerts	Yes	Yes	Yes

Customer Support

Score:

4.6 /10

The broker’s customer support shows noticeable weaknesses in responsiveness or communication quality. Delays in replies are common, and resolution may require repeated contact.

In TU testing, response speed was below expectations, and assistance was limited in depth. Traders who rely heavily on support may experience inconvenience.

Information

Technical support is available from 08:00 Saturday to 22:00 Friday (GMT). The LINE network isn’t available at the moment.

The support team provides expert assistance
Many communication channels are provided

24/7 support isn’t available
No call back option

The following communication channels are available:

Live chat;
Telephone;
Email;
Twitter;
Facebook;
WhatsApp;
Feedback form on the website.

If clients use in-house IG Markets platforms, they can request assistance directly.

Contacts
Foundation date	1974
Registration address	IG International Ltd, Innovation House, 46 Reid Street Hamilton, HM12, Bermuda
Regulation	FCA, BaFin, ASIC, MAS, CySec, FINMA, BMA, CFTC, NFA
Official site	https://www.ig.com/en
Contacts	sales.en@ig.com +44 (20) 7633 5430

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FAQs

How safe is IG Markets in terms of regulation and investor protection?

IG Markets has a safety score of 10/10 and is regulated by multiple Tier-1 authorities, including the FCA (UK), BaFin, CySEC, ASIC, NFA, JFSA, CFTC, FINMA, and MAS, among others. Some of these regulators provide investor compensation schemes, such as up to £85,000 under the UK FCA and up to €20,000 under BaFin and CySEC, while others do not have specific funds but apply consumer protection rules.

What commissions and fees does IG Markets charge for forex trading?

According to the review, IG Markets has low overall fees, with tight EUR/USD spreads on Standard accounts typically ranging from 0.6 to 1.2 pips and GBP/USD from 0.6 to 1.5 pips. On RAW/ECN accounts, the broker charges a commission of $2.3 per lot with average spreads of 0.8 pips for EUR/USD and 1 pip for GBP/USD, and there are no deposit, withdrawal, or inactivity fees specified.

What do user reviews say about IG Markets overall?

IG Markets has a user satisfaction score of 7.8/10 based on 288 reviews, with 27% of users giving 5 stars, 35% giving 4 stars, and a small share leaving 1-star ratings. According to user reviews, the overall tone is mostly positive, though a notable portion of 3-star ratings (36%) suggests some mixed experiences.

How does the IG Markets account opening process work?

The review states that opening an account with IG Markets is fully online, took 20 minutes for registration, and KYC verification was completed within 1 business day, with a minimum deposit of $1. Users create a My IG client area to upload verification documents, manage deposits and withdrawals, open demo accounts, view account statistics, enable 2FA, and generate Refer a Friend reward reports.

What trading platforms and tools does IG Markets offer, according to user feedback and expert comments?

IG Markets supports MT4, TradingView, a proprietary platform, and WebTrader, and provides features such as one-click trading, 2FA, alerts, and support for trading bots (EAs). The broker also offers additional tools like Trading Central, API access, free VPS, a strategy (EA) builder, and Autochartist, while cTrader is not available.