Tickmill Review 2026

The basic trading model

Tickmill's standard trading accounts provide leveraged CFDs. The CFD range includes forex, indices, commodities, cryptocurrencies, stocks and ETFs; CFD positions are derivative exposure rather than direct ownership of the underlying asset. Classic and Raw are the principal CFD account choices: Classic uses a commission-free spread model, while Raw pairs narrower starting spreads with commission.

A separate Futures account operates through Tickmill UK Ltd and targets traders seeking direct market access to regulated exchanges rather than OTC CFDs. It provides futures access to exchanges including CME Group, EUREX and others, with platforms such as CQG, AgenaTrader or Trading Technologies. Tickmill also offers social and copy trading through Tickmill Social Trading, where users can follow strategy providers or share trades as providers.

Important regional differences

The account, legal entity and client classification affect leverage and protections. Tickmill Ltd in Seychelles offers leverage up to 1:1000 for certain clients; EU retail clients under CySEC and UK retail clients under the FCA are capped at 1:30. EU professional clients may qualify for leverage up to 1:500. The UK Futures account is separate from the standard CFD service and uses exchange-margin requirements rather than CFD leverage terms.

Trading costs

Tickmill combines spread-only pricing on Classic with spread-plus-commission pricing on Raw. The starting spreads are not the same measure as the average spreads below: the EUR/USD, GBP/USD, Gold and S&P 500 figures are average spread values.

Classic spreads start from 1.6 pips with no commission. Raw spreads start from 0.0 pips, with a $3-per-lot-per-side commission for forex and metals. A TradingView Raw account has a separate commission of $3.50 per lot per side. Futures and options commissions are $1.30 for standard contracts and $0.85 for micro contracts.

Non-trading costs

Tickmill does not charge deposit or withdrawal fees, although banks, intermediaries and payment providers may charge their own fees. Bank-wire withdrawals under $5,000 may incur intermediary bank charges. Tickmill generally does not charge its own currency-conversion fee, but a bank or payment provider may apply one.

An inactivity fee of $10 applies quarterly after 12 months. Overnight swaps apply to positions held past 00:00 server time, with triple swaps on Wednesdays. Swap-free accounts are available on request, though administrative charges may apply to some instruments after a specified period. Long cryptocurrency positions have a 10% yearly swap charge.

Cost takeaway

Active forex and metals traders can compare the Raw account's spread-plus-commission structure with Classic's wider, commission-free pricing. The average EUR/USD and GBP/USD spreads are not the same as the Raw account's minimum spread claims, so traders should account for both spread and commission rather than relying on the minimum alone. Overnight holding, inactivity and third-party payment charges can add costs beyond the trade itself.

Account options

Classic and Raw are the straightforward choice for CFD traders: the former removes commission, while the latter starts with tighter spreads and charges commission. Futures is a different product and platform setup, with exchange access and a higher minimum deposit. VIP is a legacy account label rather than a currently detailed standalone CFD tier.

Platform choices

MT4 and MT5 offer the clearest route for Expert Advisors, while the Tickmill Trader app and WebTrader provide proprietary alternatives. Tickmill also offers VPS hosting through BeeksFX, with clients receiving a 20% discount on its VPS packages; the service is not entirely free.

Base currency and account configuration

CFD account base currencies include USD, EUR, GBP, PLN, CHF and ZAR. Futures account base currencies include USD, EUR, GBP, PLN and CHF. Tickmill offers a demo account and swap-free Islamic accounts on request. KYC verification is required, and a live trading account is needed to use Tickmill Social Trading.

Tickmill's markets span leveraged CFDs and a separate UK multi-asset service. Instrument counts indicate the breadth of categories, but product type and access depend on the account and region.

Order execution

Tickmill permits scalping, hedging, news trading and Expert Advisors. The broker says it does not requote, but slippage can be favorable or unfavorable during major news and periods of high volatility. Tickmill describes execution as fast; execution conditions can still vary during volatile markets.

Leverage, margin and stop-out

Maximum leverage reaches 1:1000 for certain entities, including Tickmill Ltd in Seychelles. UK and EU retail clients are capped at 1:30, while EU professional clients may qualify for up to 1:500. Cryptocurrency CFDs are generally capped at 1:20, and leverage can change with jurisdiction, account, asset and market conditions.

The margin-call level is 100% and the stop-out level is 50%. Futures use exchange margin requirements rather than the leverage terms for CFD accounts.

Trading restrictions

Scalping, hedging, news trading and automated strategies are permitted. Tickmill prohibits malicious practices such as latency arbitrage. MT4 and MT5 Expert Advisors run in the desktop or VPS environment; the browser and mobile MetaTrader clients do not provide the full desktop automation setup.

FIX API connectivity is designed for large private and institutional clients. Qualification typically requires a $500,000 minimum balance and at least $5,000 in monthly commissions; the service is free when the commission threshold is met, otherwise a fee applies.

Day-to-day usability

Traders can use MT4, MT5, TradingView, MetaTrader WebTrader and Tickmill Trader. Tickmill Social Trading allows users to follow strategy providers or share trades as providers; providers set performance fees, paid weekly or monthly. Tickmill's BeeksFX VPS partnership offers discounted hosting for MT4 and MT5, with a 20% client discount rather than free hosting.

1. Eligibility

Tickmill does not accept clients from Singapore, the United States, Iran, India, the United Kingdom, Canada, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Angola, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Colombia, Republic of the Congo, Cuba, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, El Salvador, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lesotho, Libya, Myanmar, New Zealand, Oman, Palestine, Panama, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Réunion, Syria, Turkey, Uganda, Uruguay, Yemen or Zimbabwe. The UK Futures account is a separate service offered through Tickmill UK Ltd.

2. Registration

Applicants create an account through Tickmill's client area and select a relevant account and platform. The CFD minimum deposit is $100 for Classic and Raw accounts. The Futures account has a $1,000 minimum deposit.

3. Verification

KYC verification is mandatory. Tickmill typically requires proof of identity, such as a passport, national ID card or driving licence, and proof of address, such as a utility bill or bank statement dated within the previous three to six months. Employment, financial-status and trading-experience details may also be requested. Verification typically takes 12–24 hours after document submission, and full verification is required before payout requests.

4. Initial funding

Tickmill accepts bank transfers, cards, e-wallets and other supported payment methods. The minimum deposit is $100 for most CFD funding methods. Tickmill charges no deposit fee, although an intermediary or payment provider may apply its own charge.

5. Getting ready to trade

After verification and funding, traders can use the platform linked to their account. MT4 and MT5 support Expert Advisors on desktop or VPS environments. A demo account is available, and Islamic swap-free accounts can be requested.

Deposits

Tickmill does not charge a deposit transfer fee, though third-party provider or intermediary costs may apply. Card, e-wallet and other listed electronic deposits are processed instantly; bank transfers can take longer to arrive.

Method	Minimum	Broker Fee	Broker Processing	Expected Settlement
Wire Transfer	$100	No broker transfer fee, intermediary/provider fees may apply	within 1 working day (arrival 2–7 days)	within 1 working day (arrival 2–7 days)
Visa	$100	No broker transfer fee, intermediary/provider fees may apply	Instant	Instant
Mastercard	$100	No broker transfer fee, intermediary/provider fees may apply	Instant	Instant
Skrill	$100	No broker transfer fee, intermediary/provider fees may apply	Instant	Instant
PayPal	$100	No broker transfer fee, intermediary/provider fees may apply	Instant	Instant
Neteller	$100	No broker transfer fee, intermediary/provider fees may apply	Instant	Instant
Union Pay	$100	No broker transfer fee, intermediary/provider fees may apply	Instant	Instant
B2BinPay	$100	No broker transfer fee, intermediary/provider fees may apply	Instant	Instant

Withdrawals

Tickmill charges no broker withdrawal fee, but intermediary banks and payment providers may charge their own fees. Processing at the broker and the time for funds to reach the receiving account are not always the same; card withdrawals can take up to eight working days, while some other routes are usually processed within one working day.

Method	Minimum	Broker Fee	Broker Processing	Expected Settlement
Wire Transfer	25 USD/EUR/GBP	No broker withdrawal fee, intermediary/e-wallet provider fees may apply	2–7 working days	2–7 working days
Visa	25 USD/EUR/GBP	No broker withdrawal fee, intermediary/e-wallet provider fees may apply	up to 8 working days	up to 8 working days
Mastercard	25 USD/EUR/GBP	No broker withdrawal fee, intermediary/e-wallet provider fees may apply	up to 8 working days	up to 8 working days
Skrill	25 USD/EUR/GBP	No broker withdrawal fee, intermediary/e-wallet provider fees may apply	usually within 1 working day	usually within 1 working day
PayPal	25 USD/EUR/GBP	No broker withdrawal fee, intermediary/e-wallet provider fees may apply	usually within 1 working day	usually within 1 working day
Neteller	25 USD/EUR/GBP	No broker withdrawal fee, intermediary/e-wallet provider fees may apply	usually within 1 working day	usually within 1 working day
Union Pay	25 USD/EUR/GBP equivalent	No broker withdrawal fee, intermediary/e-wallet provider fees may apply	Processed within 1 working day	Processed within 1 working day
B2BinPay	25 USD/EUR/GBP	No broker withdrawal fee, intermediary/e-wallet provider fees may apply	usually within 1 working day	usually within 1 working day

Full KYC verification is required for payouts. E-wallet and crypto withdrawals are generally completed within one business day, while bank wires can take two to seven business days; card processing may take up to eight working days.

Availability

Tickmill gives its support hours as 24/5, with agent hours of Monday to Friday, 7:00–16:00 GMT during daylight saving time. Support is offered in multiple languages, including English, German, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Portuguese.

How traders can get help

Contact options include chat, email, phone, an FAQ and a contact form. The email address is [email protected] and the phone number is +357 25041710.

Support limitations

Customer reports include withdrawal problems that can be difficult to resolve, alongside isolated positive accounts of prompt and useful help. The chat assistant is AI and gives basic answers. In one chat interaction, when I asked to speak with an agent, it said the team was unavailable and ended the chat. This limits the usefulness of live chat for issues that need a human response.

Tickmill operates through regulated entities in several jurisdictions. The regulator and protections that apply depend on the entity holding the account; a protection available to one client group should not be assumed to apply to all Tickmill clients.

Legal entities and regulators

Client money protections

Tickmill segregates client funds from its operational funds and says they are held in separate accounts at top-tier banks. Retail clients have negative balance protection, which is intended to prevent losses exceeding the funds in the account; the policy may not apply where a negative balance results from fraud or market abuse.

Compensation depends on the relevant entity and client eligibility. UK clients may qualify for FSCS protection, while eligible EU clients may qualify for Cyprus ICF coverage of 90% of an eligible claim up to €20,000. Tickmill also offers additional insurance of up to $1,000,000 through Lloyd's of London.

Company transparency

Tickmill was founded in 2014 and is privately held rather than publicly traded. Its offices include Cyprus, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, South Africa and Seychelles.

Important distinction

Segregation, compensation schemes and negative balance protection address different risks and have different eligibility rules. They do not protect an account from ordinary trading losses caused by market movements.

What the headline claim suggests

Tickmill's maximum leverage of 1:1000 and Raw spreads from 0.0 pips can appear to define the same trading offer for all clients. They do not: the leverage maximum applies to certain entities, and the Raw starting spread is paired with commission.

What happens in practice

UK and EU retail clients are capped at 1:30, EU professional clients may qualify for up to 1:500, and cryptocurrency CFDs are generally capped at 1:20. The Raw account charges $3 per lot per side on forex and metals, while Classic has no commission but spreads from 1.6 pips. The average EUR/USD spread is 1.7 pips, so a minimum-spread headline should not be treated as the typical cost.

Who should care most

Traders comparing brokers by leverage or minimum spreads should first identify the entity and account they can actually open, then compare the applicable spread and commission together. This is particularly relevant to retail clients in the UK and EU, whose leverage limit is much lower than Tickmill's global maximum.

Practical example

A UK or EU retail trader cannot use the 1:1000 maximum: the applicable retail cap is 1:30. A trader choosing Raw also pays commission on forex and metals, whereas a Classic trader pays no commission but faces spreads from 1.6 pips.

Consider Tickmill if you...

• Trade forex or metals actively and want to compare spread-only Classic pricing with Raw spreads plus commission.
• Use MT4 or MT5 and want to run Expert Advisors on desktop or VPS.
• Want access to social or copy trading, or a separate UK futures account for exchange-traded derivatives.

You may want to look elsewhere if you...

• Need a human support agent to be readily available through chat, given the AI assistant's limited escalation and reported withdrawal-query difficulties.
• Are a UK or EU retail trader expecting leverage near 1:1000; the retail cap is 1:30.
• Want to hold cryptocurrency positions without derivative exposure or overnight financing; leveraged crypto positions do not give wallet ownership and long crypto positions have a yearly swap charge.

Tickmill's clearest proposition is a choice between commission-free Classic pricing and Raw spreads from 0.0 pips with commission, backed by MT4, MT5 and other platform options. Its biggest compromise is the gap between headline leverage and the limits applying to UK and EU retail clients, alongside customer-support concerns. Active traders who prioritize account-level costs and platform flexibility may accept that trade-off more readily than clients who depend on quick human help.

This review assesses Tickmill's account terms, pricing, markets, platforms, funding conditions, regulatory arrangements and client protections, while distinguishing broker claims from regulator information and customer reports. We do not claim personal trading tests. For more detail on how brokers are assessed, see our review methodology.