IG review: regulation, fees and platforms
Facts read from IG's own website, checked 2026-10-28. Anything not found there is marked "Not stated on the broker's site".
- Minimum deposit: £0 (UK: no minimum by bank transfer; card minimum £1 per transaction)
- Max retail leverage: Not stated on the broker's site
- Regulators: 4: FCA, BMA (1 tier-1)
- Retail loss figure: 70% of retail accounts lose money (IG UK (spread bets and CFDs))
- Islamic account: Not stated on the broker's site
- Instruments: 15,000+ markets
- Founded: Not stated on the broker's site
- Headquarters: 88 Wood Street, London (registered address)
Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Regulation
| Regulator | Country | Licence | Entity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | United Kingdom | 195355 | IG Markets Ltd |
| Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | United Kingdom | 114059 | IG Index Ltd |
| Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | United Kingdom | 944492 | IG Trading and Investments Ltd |
| Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) | Bermuda | Not stated on the broker's site | IG International Limited |
Account types
| Account | Spread from | Commission |
|---|---|---|
| CFD account | Not stated on the broker's site | Not stated on the broker's site |
| Spread betting | Not stated on the broker's site | Not stated on the broker's site |
Maximum retail leverage by region
Not stated on the broker's site
Platforms
IG web platform, IG mobile app, TradingView, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ProRealTime, L2 Dealer
Deposit methods
Bank transfer, Debit card, Credit card
Notes from the check
- UK site also offers share dealing, ISA and SIPP accounts.
- Main charge is the spread; commission applies on share CFDs.
- The international CFD page (IG International Limited) shows 80% of retail accounts losing money.
ScaleEdge score: 65/100 (rank 5 of 12 by our published method)
| Factor | Points | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Tier-1 regulators | 15/30 | 1 tier-1: FCA |
| Retail loss figure | 9/15 | 70% of retail accounts lose money (IG UK (spread bets and CFDs)) |
| Minimum deposit | 15/15 | 0 GBP |
| Platform choice | 16/20 | MT4, MT5, TradingView, own platform (IG web platform) |
| Raw spread and commission | 7.5/15 | Not stated on the broker's site, scored neutral (7.5 of 15) |
| Islamic (swap-free) account | 2.5/5 | Not stated on the broker's site, scored neutral (2.5 of 5) |
Sources (checked 2026-10-28)
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