FBS vs IC Markets
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Limited data: FBS has 8 and IC Markets has 12 of 12 comparable fields verified (we need 7 each for a full comparison). Treat this page as incomplete.
Key differences
- IC Markets has a stronger best regulator (Tier 1) than FBS (Tier 3).
- Only FBS lists: FSC (Belize).
- Only IC Markets lists: FSA (Seychelles), ASIC, CySEC.
- FBS has the lower stated minimum deposit ($5 vs $200).
- FBS offers Proprietary; IC Markets does not list it.
- IC Markets offers cTrader, TradingView; FBS does not list them.
- IC Markets confirms copy trading; FBS does not confirm it on its site.
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| Field | FBS | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 57.6/100 | 77.8/100 |
| Regulators | FSC (Belize) | FSA (Seychelles), ASIC, CySEC |
| Founded | Not verified | 2007Founded in Sydney, Australia. |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, ProprietaryFBS app. | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingViewMT4, MT5 and cTrader on the account page; TradingView listed in the ic.com navigation. |
| Minimum deposit | $5"Initial deposit from $5". | $200FAQ: USD 200 or equivalent. |
| Raw commission / side (advertised) | Not verified | $3.50USD 3.50 per lot per side. |
| Spread from, no-commission account (advertised) | 0.70Site-wide "from 0.7 pips"; not pair-specific. | 0.80EUR/USD "from" spread, Standard account. |
| Measured EUR/USD spread | Not yet tested | Not yet tested |
| Max. leverage | 1:3000 | 1:5000 |
| Copy trading | Not confirmed | YesIC Social, cTrader Copy, ZuluTrade and others. |
| Swap-free / Islamic | Yes"Swap-free accounts available". | YesSwap Free account listed. |
| Deposit methods | Bank transfer, Cards, Skrill, NetellerSite claims 200+ methods. | Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Skrill, Neteller |
| Restricted-country list | 43 listedClause 1.14 of the Customer Agreement. | 5 listed (partial)Plus any country where use would be contrary to local law. |
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Sources for each value are on the individual broker pages. Data verified 11 Oct 2026.
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