IG vs XTB
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Limited data: IG has 5 and XTB has 7 of 12 comparable fields verified (we need 7 each for a full comparison). Treat this page as incomplete.
Key differences
- Only IG lists: BMA, BaFin, ASIC, FMA, MAS, FSCA.
- Only XTB lists: FSC (Belize), KNF, CNMV, CySEC.
- IG offers MT4, MT5, TradingView; XTB does not list them.
- XTB confirms a swap-free account; IG does not confirm it on its site.
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| Field | IG | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Score | Provisional (limited data) | 79.5/100 |
| Regulators | BMA, FCA, BaFin, ASIC, FMA, MAS, FSCA | FSC (Belize), KNF, FCA, CNMV, CySEC |
| Founded | 1974IG Group established in London. | Not verified |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, TradingView, ProprietaryAlso ProRealTime and L2 Dealer. | ProprietaryxStation 5 web and mobile. |
| Minimum deposit | Not verified | None"No minimum deposit". |
| Raw commission / side (advertised) | Not verified | Not verified |
| Spread from, no-commission account (advertised) | Not verified | 0.50Generic minimum CFD spread; not pair-specific. |
| Measured EUR/USD spread | Not yet tested | Not yet tested |
| Max. leverage | Not verified | 1:500CFD instruments. |
| Copy trading | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Swap-free / Islamic | Not confirmed | YesSwap-free for specific periods and not all products. |
| Deposit methods | Credit card, Wise, Bank transfer | Not verified |
| Restricted-country list | 1 listed (partial)Site not directed at US residents; no full list found. | 1 listed (partial)Site "not intended" for Brazil; no full list found. |
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Sources for each value are on the individual broker pages. Data verified 11 Oct 2026.
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