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    FXPesa 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 7, 2026

    Key differences

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    Criterion FXPesa IG
    Rating
    5.0/5 on other platforms 3.7K ratings
    4.5/5 on other platforms 58.3K ratings
    Rating on other platforms 5.0/5 (3.7K) 4.5/5 (58.3K)
    Regulators CMA (Kenya) MAS, BMA, DFSA, FCA, BaFin, ASIC, FINMA, Kanto LFB
    Minimum deposit No minimum No minimum
    Account types Standard, Premier IG Asia CFD account, IG International CFD account
    Commission per lot (raw spread account) $7 —
    Platforms MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Equiti Trader IG trading platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView, ProRealTime, MetaTrader 5
    Maximum leverage up to 1:400 (CMA (Kenya)) up to 1:200 (BMA)
    Swap-free (Islamic) account On request —
    Deposit and withdrawal methods M-Pesa (Kenya), EazzyPay (Kenya), Mobile Money (MTN MoMo, Orange Money; Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania), Skrill, Neteller, Visa / Mastercard, Bank transfer, Airtel Money (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania), MTN Mobile Money (MoMo; Uganda) Bank transfer (Singapore), Visa / Mastercard (Singapore), Bank transfer, Visa / Mastercard
    Retail CFD accounts losing money 80% 80%
    Not available in 4 countries 1 countries
    Founded — 1974
    Headquarters Kenya —
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    Frequently asked questions

    Which regulators license FXPesa and IG?

    FXPesa is licensed by CMA (Kenya); IG by MAS, BMA, DFSA, FCA, BaFin, ASIC, FINMA, and Kanto LFB.

    What is the minimum deposit at FXPesa and IG?

    FXPesa: No minimum. IG: No minimum.

    Which trading platforms do FXPesa and IG offer?

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

    Which payment methods do FXPesa and IG support?

    Both support Visa / Mastercard and Bank transfer for deposits and withdrawals. Only FXPesa supports M-Pesa, EazzyPay, Mobile Money (MTN MoMo, Orange Money), Skrill, Neteller, Airtel Money, and MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) for deposits and withdrawals.

    How are FXPesa and IG rated on other platforms?

    FXPesa: 5.0/5 (3.7K); IG: 4.5/5 (58.3K). These are ratings by app store and TradingView users, not a Wealth.cat score.

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