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    IG vs XTB: 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 IG XTB
    Rating
    4.5/5 on other platforms 58.3K ratings
    4.5/5 on other platforms 186K ratings
    Rating on other platforms 4.5/5 (58.3K) 4.5/5 (186K)
    Regulators MAS, BMA, DFSA, FCA, BaFin, ASIC, FINMA, Kanto LFB FSC Belize, DFSA, FCA, CySEC, CMF (Chile)
    Minimum deposit No minimum No minimum
    Account types IG Asia CFD account, IG International CFD account CFD account (XTB International), XTB MENA (UAE)
    Commission per lot (raw spread account) — —
    Platforms IG trading platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView, ProRealTime, MetaTrader 5 xStation, MetaTrader 4
    Maximum leverage up to 1:200 (BMA) up to 1:500 (FSC Belize)
    Swap-free (Islamic) account — —
    Deposit and withdrawal methods Bank transfer (Singapore), Visa / Mastercard (Singapore), Bank transfer, Visa / Mastercard Bank transfer, Bank transfer (United Arab Emirates)
    Retail CFD accounts losing money 80% 77%
    Not available in 1 countries —
    Founded 1974 —
    Headquarters — —
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    Frequently asked questions

    Which regulators license IG and XTB?

    IG is licensed by MAS, BMA, DFSA, FCA, BaFin, ASIC, FINMA, and Kanto LFB; XTB by FSC Belize, DFSA, FCA, CySEC, and CMF (Chile).

    What is the minimum deposit at IG and XTB?

    IG: No minimum. XTB: No minimum.

    Which trading platforms do IG and XTB offer?

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

    Which payment methods do IG and XTB support?

    Both support Bank transfer for deposits and withdrawals. Only IG supports Visa / Mastercard for deposits and withdrawals.

    How are IG and XTB rated on other platforms?

    IG: 4.5/5 (58.3K); XTB: 4.5/5 (186K). These are ratings by app store and TradingView users, not a Wealth.cat score.

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