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ePlanet Brokers vs Tickmill

ePlanet Brokers holds only an offshore registration (Vanuatu). 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 $30 at ePlanet Brokers and $100 at Tickmill. Neither offers negative balance protection. Only Tickmill offers segregated client money.

Facts last checked: ePlanet Brokers on 20 October 2026, Tickmill on 20 October 2026.

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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
ePlanet BrokersOffshore registration onlyRead the profile
TickmillStrictly regulatedRead the profile
Comparing
ePlanet BrokersVanuatu
TickmillUnited Kingdom

Overview

Founded
Not yet checked
Not yet checked
Headquarters
Fomboni, Mohéli (Comoros); User Agreement address in Podgorica, Montenegro
Not yet checked
Official websites
  • eplanetbrokers.com
  • tickmill.com
Facts last checked
20 October 2026
20 October 2026

Regulation and protection

Company you would contract with
Nebula Ventures Ltd
Tickmill UK Ltd
Regulator
VFSC
Vanuatu
FCA
United Kingdom
Regulation level
Offshore registration only
Strictly regulated
Licence number
Financial Dealers Licence, company no. 700819
Check the register
717270
Check the register
Clients this company serves
Not stated by ePlanet. Its published User Agreement is with Eplanet Brokers Ltd (Comoros), not this company
UK residents
All licences held
  • VFSC (Vanuatu)
  • FCA (United Kingdom)
  • CySEC (European Union)
  • FSCA (South Africa)
  • DFSA (United Arab Emirates (DIFC))
  • FSA Seychelles (Seychelles)
Segregated client money
No
Yes
Negative balance protection
No
No
Compensation scheme
None
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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Cost per lot (EUR/USD)
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Spread from
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Typical EUR/USD spread
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Commission per lot (round turn)
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Typical GBP/USD spread
Not yet checked
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Typical USD/JPY spread
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Typical XAU/USD spread
Not yet checked
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Swap-free account
Not yet checked
Yes

Leverage and margin

Maximum retail leverage
Up to 1:500
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
Not yet checked
  • Major and minor currency pairs: 1:500 (global site)
  • Selected forex symbols: 1:1000 (global site)
Margin call level
100%
Not yet checked
Stop-out level
50% (Zero, Gold); 40% (ECN); 30% (Elite)
Not yet checked

Account

Minimum deposit (this account)
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Base currencies
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Execution
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Platforms and features

Platforms
  • MetaTrader 5
  • cTrader
  • MetaTrader 4
  • MetaTrader 5
  • Tickmill Trader
  • TradingView
  • MetaTrader WebTrader
  • Tickmill mobile app
Markets
400+ CFDs on forex, gold and metals, shares, indices and energy
Currency pairs, indices, commodities, cryptocurrencies and other CFDs; futures accounts
Demo account
Yes
Yes
Copy trading
Yes
Not yet checked
Expert advisors (automated trading)
Yes
Yes
News trading allowed
Not yet checked
Not yet checked
Guaranteed stops
Not yet checked
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Deposits and withdrawals

Deposit methods
  • Cryptocurrency (USDT TRC20
  • TRX
  • BTC
  • ETH
  • BNB)
  • Card
  • Bank transfer
Withdrawal fee
Crypto deposits are listed as free; withdrawal fees are shown in the client portal
No withdrawal fees from Tickmill; bank fees on single wire deposits of $5,000 or more are covered
Inactivity fee
Not yet checked
Not yet checked

Support

Customer support
24/7 multilingual support
Not yet checked

Our notes

Strengths
  • Group company Nebula Ventures Ltd is on the VFSC list of financial dealer licensees (active, licensed 10 July 2025)
  • Low entry point, with a $30 Zero account
  • Both MetaTrader 5 and cTrader are offered
  • 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
  • The User Agreement is with Eplanet Brokers Ltd, a Comoros-registered company, not the Vanuatu licensee; the website does not say which clients the Vanuatu company serves
  • The website links to a Mwali (MISA) record for Eplanet Brokers Ltd but quotes no licence number; we could not open MISA's register on 2026-10-20 to check it.
  • The risk warning says you can lose more than your deposit, and we found no negative balance protection or client money segregation commitment
  • Deposits are listed by cryptocurrency only
  • 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)

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:

  • ePlanet Brokers: Trading involves a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all traders or investors. You should carefully consider your trading goals or objectives, financial situations, level of experience and needs before entering into margin trading with eplanet brokers. There is a risk of losing substantially more than the investor’s initial investment. Hence, we advise you to only trade the products if you fully understand the risks involved, and can afford them.
  • 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.

Nothing on this page is financial advice. Read the full disclaimer.

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