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FBS vs Tickmill: 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

Criterion	FBS	Tickmill
Rating	4.9/5 on other platforms 117K ratings	4.1/5 on other platforms 4K ratings
Rating on other platforms	4.9/5 (117K)	4.1/5 (4K)
Regulators	FSC Belize	FSA, FCA, DFSA, CySEC, FSCA
Minimum deposit	$5	$100
Account types	Standard	Classic, Raw, TradingView Raw
Commission per lot (raw spread account)	—	$6
Platforms	MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5	MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Tickmill Trader, TradingView
Maximum leverage	up to 1:3000 (FSC Belize)	up to 1:1000 (FSA)
Swap-free (Islamic) account	Yes	On request
Deposit and withdrawal methods	Visa / Mastercard, Bank transfer, Skrill, Neteller	Bank transfer, Visa / Mastercard, Skrill, Neteller
Retail CFD accounts losing money	—	74%
Not available in	70 countries	5 countries
Founded	2009	—
Headquarters	Belize	—
	Read review	Read review

Which regulators license FBS and Tickmill?

FBS is licensed by FSC Belize; Tickmill by FSA, FCA, DFSA, CySEC, and FSCA.

What is the minimum deposit at FBS and Tickmill?

FBS: $5. Tickmill: $100.

Which trading platforms do FBS and Tickmill offer?

Both offer MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. Only Tickmill offers Tickmill Trader and TradingView.

Which payment methods do FBS and Tickmill support?

Both support Visa / Mastercard, Bank transfer, Skrill, and Neteller for deposits and withdrawals.

How are FBS and Tickmill rated on other platforms?

FBS: 4.9/5 (117K); Tickmill: 4.1/5 (4K). These are ratings by app store and TradingView users, not a Wealth.cat score.