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IG Fees & Commissions 2026: Spreads, Costs & Charges
Complete analysis of IG's fee structure. EUR/USD from 0.6 pips (Standard). Commission: $0 (Built into spread for Forex). Deposit methods and withdrawal costs explained.
By Wanjiru Kamau•Updated 2026-02-18•Fact-checked by Lisa Martinez
What are IG fees?
Complete analysis of IG's fee structure. EUR/USD from 0.6 pips (Standard). Commission: $0 (Built into spread for Forex). Deposit methods and withdrawal costs explained.
EUR/USD Spread
0.6 pips (Standard)
Commission
$0 (Built into spread for Forex)
Execution Type
Market Maker (+ DMA routing available)
Min Deposit
$250 ($0 bank transfer)
Deposit Methods
Bank Transfer, Credit/Debit Card
Withdrawal Speed
2-5 business days
Inactivity Fee
$12/month after 24 months of no trading (some regions exempt)
IG Spreads
IG offers competitive trading fees with spreads starting from 0.6 pips on EUR/USD. However, 2026 sees some fee increases: overnight funding admin fees rose to 1.5% in Dec 2026. Share dealing is commission-free for active traders (3+ trades/qtr), otherwise £24/qtr custody fee applies.
Commission Structure
IG's commission model: $0 (Built into spread for Forex). Trading on Market Maker (+ DMA routing available) execution. Spreads are competitive within the industry, suitable for day traders and swing traders.
Non-Trading Fees
**Deposit fee**: Free (0%)
**Withdrawal fee**: Free (bank/card/PayPal). Wire fee $15 may apply.
**Inactivity fee**: $12/month after 24 months of no trading (some regions exempt)
**Fees last verified**: February 2026
Fees may vary depending on account type and jurisdiction. We aim to keep this data updated regularly.
Deposit & Withdrawal Costs
Deposit methods: Bank Transfer, Credit/Debit Card. Withdrawal processing time: 2-5 business days. Deposit fee: Free (0%). Withdrawal fee: Free (bank/card/PayPal). Wire fee $15 may apply.. Third-party payment provider or bank fees may still apply depending on your region and funding method.
Frequently Asked Questions
IG charges EUR/USD spreads from 0.6 pips (Standard) with a commission of $0 (Built into spread for Forex). The broker uses Market Maker (+ DMA routing available) execution.
IG offers EUR/USD spreads from 0.6 pips (Standard). Raw/ECN accounts typically have tighter spreads compared to standard accounts.
IG lists withdrawal costs as Free (bank/card/PayPal). Wire fee $15 may apply.. Withdrawal processing time is typically 2-5 business days.
Yes, IG's standard account type charges $0 commission — costs are built into the spread. However, raw/ECN account types may charge a per-lot commission for tighter spreads.
IG accepts the following deposit methods: Bank Transfer, Credit/Debit Card. The minimum deposit is $250 ($0 bank transfer).
$12/month after 24 months of no trading (some regions exempt)