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    Axi vs IG: licences, costs and platforms

    Facts from both companies’ official pages and regulators’ registers, side by side. We show what the numbers say; the choice is yours.

    Facts verified on October 14, 2026

    Key differences

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    Criterion Axi IG
    Rating
    4.1/5 on other platforms 2.1K ratings
    4.5/5 on other platforms 58.3K ratings
    Rating on other platforms 4.1/5 (2.1K) 4.5/5 (58.3K)
    Regulators FCA, ASIC, DFSA MAS, BMA, DFSA, FCA, BaFin, ASIC, FINMA, Kanto LFB
    Minimum deposit — No minimum
    Account types Standard, Swap-free, Premium, Elite IG Asia CFD account, IG International CFD account
    Commission per lot (raw spread account) $3.50 —
    Platforms MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Axi Trading Platform IG trading platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView, ProRealTime, MetaTrader 5
    Maximum leverage up to 1:1000 (AxiTrader LLC) up to 1:200 (BMA)
    Swap-free (Islamic) account Yes —
    Deposit and withdrawal methods Visa / Mastercard, PayPal, Bank transfer, Bank transfer (South Africa), Bank transfer (Nigeria), Mobile Money (MTN MoMo, Orange Money), Skrill, Neteller, USDT (TRC-20), PIX (Brazil) Bank transfer (Singapore), Visa / Mastercard (Singapore), Bank transfer, Visa / Mastercard
    Retail CFD accounts losing money 67.7% 80%
    Not available in 2 countries 1 countries
    Founded 2007 1974
    Headquarters — —
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    Frequently asked questions

    Which regulators license Axi and IG?

    Axi is licensed by FCA, ASIC, and DFSA; IG by MAS, BMA, DFSA, FCA, BaFin, ASIC, FINMA, and Kanto LFB.

    Which trading platforms do Axi and IG offer?

    Both offer MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. Only Axi offers Axi Trading Platform. Only IG offers IG trading platform, TradingView, and ProRealTime.

    Which payment methods do Axi and IG support?

    Both support Visa / Mastercard and Bank transfer for deposits and withdrawals. Only Axi supports PayPal, Mobile Money (MTN MoMo, Orange Money), Skrill, Neteller, USDT (TRC-20), and PIX for deposits and withdrawals.

    How are Axi and IG rated on other platforms?

    Axi: 4.1/5 (2.1K); IG: 4.5/5 (58.3K). These are ratings by app store and TradingView users, not a Wealth.cat score.

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