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FBS 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 28, 2026

Key differences

Criterion	FBS	IG
Rating	4.9/5 on other platforms 117K ratings	4.5/5 on other platforms 58.3K ratings
Rating on other platforms	4.9/5 (117K)	4.5/5 (58.3K)
Regulators	FSC Belize	MAS, BMA, DFSA, FCA, BaFin, ASIC, FINMA, Kanto LFB
Minimum deposit	$5	No minimum
Account types	Standard	IG Asia CFD account, IG International CFD account
Commission per lot (raw spread account)	—	—
Platforms	MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5	IG trading platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView, ProRealTime, MetaTrader 5
Maximum leverage	up to 1:3000 (FSC Belize)	up to 1:200 (BMA)
Swap-free (Islamic) account	Yes	—
Deposit and withdrawal methods	Visa / Mastercard, Bank transfer, Skrill, Neteller	Bank transfer (Singapore), Visa / Mastercard (Singapore), Bank transfer, Visa / Mastercard
Retail CFD accounts losing money	—	80%
Not available in	70 countries	1 countries
Founded	2009	1974
Headquarters	Belize	—
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Which regulators license FBS and IG?

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

What is the minimum deposit at FBS and IG?

FBS: $5. IG: No minimum.

Which trading platforms do FBS and IG offer?

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

Which payment methods do FBS and IG support?

Both support Visa / Mastercard and Bank transfer for deposits and withdrawals. Only FBS supports Skrill and Neteller for deposits and withdrawals.

How are FBS and IG rated on other platforms?

FBS: 4.9/5 (117K); IG: 4.5/5 (58.3K). These are ratings by app store and TradingView users, not a Wealth.cat score.