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FIG 01 — HEAD TO HEAD

IC Markets logoIC MarketsvsInteractive BrokersInteractive Brokers logo

IC Markets is regulated by ASIC, CySEC, FSA (SC), FSCA, CMA with spreads from 0.0 pips and a $200 minimum deposit, while Interactive Brokers is regulated by SEC, FINRA, FCA, ASIC, MAS, CBI, CIRO, SFC, SEBI, JFSA with spreads from 0.2 pips and a $0 minimum deposit.

Verified against each broker's site · Aug 2026. Spreads and terms shift often — always confirm current terms on the broker's own site before trading.

FIG 02 — SPECIFICATIONS

IC Markets versus Interactive Brokers
SpecIC MarketsInteractive Brokers
Rating8.88.3
Trustpilot4.8 (55,000)3.5 (5,100)
RegulationASIC, CySEC, FSA (SC), FSCA, CMASEC, FINRA, FCA, ASIC, MAS, CBI, CIRO, SFC, SEBI, JFSA
Min deposit$200$0
Spreads from0.0 pips0.2 pips
Commission$3.50/lot/sideFrom 0.20 bp of trade value (tiered)
Max leverage1:1000 (offshore) / 1:30 (ASIC)1:50 (US) / 1:30 (UK/EU)
PlatformsMT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingViewTrader Workstation, IBKR Mobile, GlobalTrader, WebTrader, API
Founded20071978

FIG 03 — VERDICT

8.8
IC Markets
vs
8.3
Interactive Brokers

IC Markets scores higher on our published methodology (8.8 vs 8.3 out of 10).

  • · IC Markets has the stronger Trustpilot standing (4.8)
  • · IC Markets runs the tighter spreads (from 0.0 pips)
  • · Interactive Brokers has the lower minimum deposit ($0)
  • · Interactive Brokers supports more trading platforms (Trader Workstation, IBKR Mobile, GlobalTrader, WebTrader, API)
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