Head to head
Axi vs Tickmill
Axi is licensed by ASIC in Australia; FCA in the United Kingdom; CySEC in the European Union and DFSA in Dubai (DIFC), UAE. Tickmill is licensed by FCA in the United Kingdom, CySEC in the European Union, FSCA in South Africa and DFSA in the United Arab Emirates (DIFC), and also has an offshore registration. The licence that applies to you depends on where you live, so check which company you would contract with before comparing anything else.
Minimum deposits start at $0 at Axi and $100 at Tickmill. Neither offers negative balance protection. Both offer segregated client money.
Facts last checked: Axi on 20 October 2026, Tickmill on 20 October 2026.
Monthly cost uses the account chosen in each slot: cost per lot × your lots. Swap and other fees are extra. The lowest monthly cost is highlighted only as a fact about cost, not as a recommendation.
Broker
Comparing
AxiAustralia
TickmillUnited Kingdom
Overview
Founded
2007
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Headquarters
Sydney, Australia
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Official websites
- axi.com
- axi-solaris.com
- tickmill.com
Facts last checked
20 October 2026
20 October 2026
Regulation and protection
Company you would contract with
AxiCorp Financial Services Pty Ltd
Tickmill UK Ltd
Regulation level
Strictly regulated
Strictly regulated
Clients this company serves
Australian residents
UK residents
All licences held
- ASIC (Australia)
- FCA (United Kingdom)
- CySEC (European Union)
- DFSA (Dubai (DIFC), UAE)
- FCA (United Kingdom)
- CySEC (European Union)
- FSCA (South Africa)
- DFSA (United Arab Emirates (DIFC))
- FSA Seychelles (Seychelles)
FSCS up to £85,000 (UK); ICF up to €20,000 (Cyprus); none for the St Vincent company
FSCS (UK, Tickmill UK Ltd clients); ICF (Cyprus, Tickmill Europe Ltd clients); none named for Tickmill Ltd (Seychelles)
Costs
Your monthly cost
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Typical GBP/USD spread
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Typical USD/JPY spread
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Typical XAU/USD spread
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Leverage and margin
1:30 on major pairs (UK, EU, Australia); up to 1:1000 at the St Vincent company
Up to 1:1000 on selected symbols, 1:500 by default on forex (Tickmill Ltd, Seychelles); 1:30 on major pairs for UK and EU retail clients
Retail leverage by asset class
- Major currency pairs (UK: 1:30
- Currency pairs (St Vincent company): up to 1:1000
- Major and minor currency pairs: 1:500 (global site)
- Selected forex symbols: 1:1000 (global site)
Stop-out level
20% (liquidation level, St Vincent company)
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Account
Minimum deposit (this account)
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Platforms and features
Platforms
- Axi Trading Platform
- MetaTrader 4
- MetaTrader 5
- MetaTrader 4
- MetaTrader 5
- Tickmill Trader
- TradingView
- MetaTrader WebTrader
- Tickmill mobile app
Markets
Forex, metals, commodities, indices, share CFDs, crypto CFDs and perpetual futures CFDs
Currency pairs, indices, commodities, cryptocurrencies and other CFDs; futures accounts
Copy trading
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Expert advisors (automated trading)
Yes
Yes
News trading allowed
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Guaranteed stops
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Deposits and withdrawals
Deposit methods
- Bank transfer
- Debit or credit card
- Card
- Bank transfer
Withdrawal fee
Free above US$50 or for the full balance; otherwise an administration fee of US$25 may apply (St Vincent company)
No withdrawal fees from Tickmill; bank fees on single wire deposits of $5,000 or more are covered
Inactivity fee
10 a month in USD, EUR, GBP and most other account currencies after 12 months without trading (St Vincent company)
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Support
Customer support
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Our notes
Strengths
- Licensed by ASIC, the FCA and CySEC, all strict regulators
- Published commissions per currency on the Premium account (for example $4.50 or €4.00 per standard contract)
- Bank transfers and payments under US$50,000 a month are free to deposit
- UK and EU companies licensed by the FCA (717270) and CySEC (278/15), with FSCS and ICF cover for eligible clients
- Raw account with spreads from 0.0 pips and a $3 commission per lot per side
- No withdrawal fees from Tickmill and a $100 minimum deposit on Classic and Raw
Watch out for
- International clients join AxiTrader LLC, a St Vincent and the Grenadines company (4303 LLC 2025) that is registered, not licensed; its risk warning says you can lose substantially more than your initial investment.
- Axi publishes minimum spreads only, not typical spreads
- The St Vincent company charges a monthly inactivity fee after 12 months and may charge US$25 for withdrawals under US$50
- The FSCA's OTC derivative provider list shows AxiCorp Financial Services Pty Ltd's application as Withdrawn, so Axi has no South African licence we could confirm.
- Clients of the global site join Tickmill Ltd, which holds only an offshore licence from the FSA Seychelles
- The global site's risk warning says losses can exceed the initial investment; negative balance protection is a rule for UK and EU retail clients, not stated for the Seychelles company
- The FCA has warned about clone firms using Tickmill UK's details (FX Profit Broker / FXPB / Armada Markets UK LTD and FxoptionTrade Limited)
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Risk warnings
The buttons to a broker’s website above the table are partner links: we may earn a commission if you open an account through them. That never changes the facts shown here. Trading leveraged products such as forex and CFDs carries a high risk of losing money rapidly, and most retail accounts lose money. Each broker’s own warning:
- Axi: Over-the-counter derivatives are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing substantially more than your initial investment rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how over-the-counter derivatives work and whether you can afford to take the high level of risk to your capital.
- Tickmill: Risk Warning: Trading financial products on margin carries a high degree of risk and is not suitable for all investors. Losses can exceed the initial investment. Please ensure you fully understand the risks and take appropriate care to manage your risk.
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Cost per lot is the typical EUR/USD spread in busy hours × $10, plus any round-turn commission, for one standard lot. “Not yet checked” means we have not confirmed that fact yet. This page compares facts; it does not rank the brokers or recommend either. Confirm costs and licences on each broker’s site and the regulator’s public register before opening an account: see how we review brokers and check a broker yourself.
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