Tickmill review: regulation, fees and platforms
Facts read from Tickmill's own website, checked 2026-10-28. Anything not found there is marked "Not stated on the broker's site".
- Minimum deposit: 100 account base currency (All account types on the global site; page gives no currency and says it may vary by base currency)
- Max retail leverage: 1:1000
- Regulators: 5: FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FSA, DFSA (2 tier-1)
- Retail loss figure: Not stated on the broker's site
- Islamic account: Offered
- Instruments: 180+ instruments
- Founded: Not stated on the broker's site
- Headquarters: Not stated on the broker's site
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 | Not stated on the broker's site | Tickmill UK Ltd |
| Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | Cyprus | 278/15 | Tickmill Europe Ltd |
| Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) | South Africa | FSP 49464 | Tickmill South Africa (Pty) Ltd |
| Financial Services Authority (FSA) | Seychelles | Not stated on the broker's site | Tickmill Ltd |
| Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) | United Arab Emirates | F007663 | Tickmill UK Ltd (representative office) |
Account types
| Account | Spread from | Commission |
|---|---|---|
| Classic | 1.6 pips | None |
| Raw | 0.0 pips | $3 per lot per side |
| TradingView Raw | 0.0 pips | $3.50 per lot per side |
Maximum retail leverage by region
| Max leverage | Where it applies |
|---|---|
| 1:1000 | Global site (Tickmill Ltd) |
Platforms
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, Tickmill Trader, Tickmill mobile app
Deposit methods
Not stated on the broker's site
Notes from the check
- Swap-free Islamic option available on all account types for eligible clients.
ScaleEdge score: 80/100 (rank 2 of 12 by our published method)
| Factor | Points | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Tier-1 regulators | 24/30 | 2 tier-1: FCA, CySEC |
| Retail loss figure | 7.5/15 | Not stated on the broker's site, scored neutral (7.5 of 15) |
| Minimum deposit | 12/15 | 100 account base currency |
| Platform choice | 16/20 | MT4, MT5, TradingView, own platform (Tickmill Trader) |
| Raw spread and commission | 15/15 | Raw: spread from 0.0 pips, commission $3 per lot per side |
| Islamic (swap-free) account | 5/5 | Offered |
Sources (checked 2026-10-28)
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