IC Markets Spreads & Commissions 2026: Costs by Instrument

EUR/USD spreads at IC Markets start from 0.0 pips (Raw) | 0.8 pips (Standard). Commission: $3.50/lot (Raw Spread). Execution: True ECN. Spreads widen in volatile markets and vary by account tier — raw/ECN accounts pair tighter spreads with a per-lot commission.

Commission model at IC Markets: $3.50/lot (Raw Spread). On True ECN execution. Spreads at this level suit scalpers and high-frequency traders.

**EUR/USD**: standard 0.6-0.8 pips (Standard), raw/ECN 0.0 pips + $3.50/side (Raw MT4/5). **GBP/USD**: standard 1.0 pips (Standard), raw/ECN 0.0-0.1 pips + $3.50/side (Raw). **USD/JPY**: standard 1.0 pips (Standard), raw/ECN 0.0-0.1 pips + $3.50/side (Raw). **Gold (XAU/USD)**: standard Variable, raw/ECN Variable + commission. **S&P 500 (US500)**: standard 0.4 points, raw/ECN 0.4 points. **BTC/USD**: standard Variable, raw/ECN Variable.

IC Markets operates with a minimum deposit of $200 and offers leverage up to 1:1000 (Global) | 1:30 (Retail). EUR/USD spreads are quoted from 0.0 pips (Raw) | 0.8 pips (Standard), with a commission structure of $3.50/lot (Raw Spread) on True ECN execution. Trading platforms include MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView. Deposit methods span Card, PayPal, Neteller, Skrill, Wire, Broker-to-Broker, and withdrawal processing runs at 24-48 hours. The broker holds 2 Tier-1 and 2 Tier-3 licences (ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), Seychelles FSA, SCB (Bahamas)), with client protection of ASIC client money rules & European ICF. Operating since 2007 from Sydney, Australia. IC Markets is positioned Scalpers, EA traders & low-latency algorithmic trading. Copy trading is available for traders who prefer to mirror strategies. Educational resources are rated Average, covering market analysis and platform training. Reviewers consistently note: Consistently deepest liquidity and tightest raw spreads (0.0); Servers located in NY4 & LD5 datacenters for <40ms latency; No restrictions on scalping, hedging, or EAs.

Deposit methods at IC Markets: Credit/Debit Card (Visa, Mastercard) (Instant), Bank Wire Transfer (1-3 business days), PayPal (Instant), Skrill/Neteller (Instant), POLi (Australia) (Instant). Withdrawal methods: Credit/Debit Card (3-5 business days), Bank Wire Transfer (2-5 business days), PayPal/Skrill/Neteller (Instant - 24 hours). Supported base currencies: USD, AUD, EUR, GBP, SGD, NZD, JPY, CHF, HKD, CAD. Broker-listed deposit fee: Free. Broker-listed withdrawal fee: Free (international bank wires may have $20 fee). Verification: Government-issued ID + Proof of address. Time to open an account: Same day for most applications. Forex pairs available: 61.

IC Markets is positioned Scalpers, EA traders & low-latency algorithmic trading, which matters when comparing it against other brokers for this decision. Strengths in our review: Consistently deepest liquidity and tightest raw spreads (0.0); Servers located in NY4 & LD5 datacenters for <40ms latency; No restrictions on scalping, hedging, or EAs; Excellent support for cTrader and TradingView; Massive global trading volume. Watch-outs in our review: Customer service can be slower during peak times; Protection and leverage depend heavily on your account entity; Basic research and educational material. Platform support: MT4 supported, MT5 supported, cTrader supported, TradingView supported, proprietary not supported. Islamic (swap-free) accounts: supported. Demo account: Yes (unlimited if active). Copy trading is enabled on the platform. Education resources are rated Average. Regulatory footprint: ASIC (Australia) (Tier 1), CySEC (Cyprus) (Tier 1), Seychelles FSA (Tier 3), SCB (Bahamas) (Tier 3).

IC Markets is rated 4.6/5 in our editorial reviews and holds licences across 4 regulated entities. The broker was founded in 2007. Headquarters are in Sydney, Australia. It has been licensed since 2007. Positioning: Scalpers, EA traders & low-latency algorithmic trading. Commission model: $3.50/lot (Raw Spread). Leverage reaches 1:1000 (Global) | 1:30 (Retail). Minimum deposit: $200.

**Strengths**: Consistently deepest liquidity and tightest raw spreads (0.0); Servers located in NY4 & LD5 datacenters for <40ms latency; No restrictions on scalping, hedging, or EAs; Excellent support for cTrader and TradingView; Massive global trading volume. **Weaknesses**: Customer service can be slower during peak times; Protection and leverage depend heavily on your account entity; Basic research and educational material.