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Errante vs IG

Errante is licensed by CySEC in the European Union, and also has an offshore registration. IG is licensed by FCA in the United Kingdom; BaFin in the European Union; FINMA in Switzerland; ASIC in Australia; FMA (New Zealand) in New Zealand; MAS in Singapore; JFSA in Japan; CFTC / NFA in the United States; DFSA in Dubai (DIFC), UAE and FSCA in South Africa. 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 $50 at Errante and $250 at IG. Both offer negative balance protection and segregated client money.

Facts last checked: Errante on 20 October 2026, IG on 20 October 2026.

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ErranteStrictly regulatedRead the profile
IGStrictly regulatedRead the profile
Comparing
ErranteEuropean Union
IGUnited Kingdom

Overview

Founded
Not yet checked
1974
Headquarters
Mahé, Seychelles (EU company in Cyprus)
London, United Kingdom
Official websites
  • errante.com
  • errante.eu
  • ig.com
  • www.ig.com
Facts last checked
20 October 2026
20 October 2026

Regulation and protection

Company you would contract with
Notely Trading Ltd
IG Markets Ltd
Regulator
CySEC
European Union
FCA
United Kingdom
Regulation level
Strictly regulated
Strictly regulated
Licence number
383/20
Check the register
195355
Check the register
Clients this company serves
Residents of EU and EEA countries, through errante.eu
UK residents (CFDs and share dealing); also international accounts for South African clients
All licences held
  • CySEC (European Union)
  • FSA Seychelles (International)
  • FCA (United Kingdom)
  • FCA (United Kingdom)
  • BaFin (European Union)
  • FINMA (Switzerland)
  • ASIC (Australia)
  • FMA (New Zealand) (New Zealand)
  • MAS (Singapore)
  • JFSA (Japan)
  • CFTC / NFA (United States)
  • DFSA (Dubai (DIFC), UAE)
  • FSCA (South Africa)
Segregated client money
Yes
Yes
Negative balance protection
Yes
Yes
Compensation scheme
Investor Compensation Fund (Cyprus) for eligible clients of Notely Trading Ltd; none for clients of the Seychelles company
FSCS up to £85,000 (UK); EdW 90% of a claim up to €20,000 (IG Europe); esisuisse up to CHF 100,000 (Switzerland); none in Australia, Singapore, South Africa or the UAE

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
Yes
Not yet checked

Leverage and margin

Maximum retail leverage
Up to 1:1000 (Seychelles company); 1:30 on major pairs for EU retail clients
1:30 on major pairs (UK, EU, Australia)
Retail leverage by asset class
Not yet checked
  • Major currency pairs: 1:30
  • Other currency pairs: 1:20
  • Other commodities and non-major indices: 1:10
  • Share CFDs: 1:5
Margin call level
100%
Not yet checked
Stop-out level
20%
50% (UK and EU retail close-out rule)

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 4
  • MetaTrader 5
  • cTrader
  • TradingView
  • Errante client portal app
  • IG web platform
  • Mobile app
  • MetaTrader 4
  • ProRealTime
  • L2 Dealer
  • TradingView
Markets
50+ currency pairs, metals, energies and commodities, indices, shares and cryptocurrency CFDs
17,000+ markets, including 80+ forex pairs, indices, shares, commodities and options
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
Not yet checked

Deposits and withdrawals

Deposit methods
  • Bank wire (SWIFT and SEPA)
  • Debit and credit card
  • E-wallets
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Debit card
  • Credit card
  • Bank transfer
  • PayPal
Withdrawal fee
Depends on the method. The terms also allow a fee of up to 5% if you withdraw without significant trading or within three months of funding without trading
Free by card and bank transfer (UK)
Inactivity fee
$15 one-off, then $5 a month, after 150 days with no activity (Seychelles terms)
None on the UK trading account

Support

Customer support
24/7 support by live chat and email (support@errante.com)
24 hours a day from 8am Saturday to 10pm Friday (UK time), by phone, web chat and WhatsApp

Our notes

Strengths
  • EU company Notely Trading Ltd is licensed by CySEC (licence 383/20, checked on the CySEC register)
  • Negative balance protection is written into the Seychelles terms, so losses are capped at your account balance
  • Client money held separately from company funds, plus a civil liability insurance policy of up to €1,000,000
  • Choice of MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader and TradingView
  • UK, EU and Swiss companies authorised by strict regulators, with client money segregated and a compensation scheme in each
  • Negative balance protection for UK and EU retail clients
  • No inactivity, account or card-deposit fees on the UK trading account
  • Very wide market range, including spread betting for UK clients
Watch out for
  • Clients outside the EU join the Seychelles company, which holds only an offshore licence and offers leverage up to 1:1000
  • Minimum deposits and spreads for the Premium, VIP and Tailor Made accounts are not shown on the public account page
  • Dormant accounts pay $15 and then $5 a month, and a fee of up to 5% can apply to withdrawals made without trading
  • Says IG International Limited (for clients outside IG's local offices) is licensed by the Bermuda Monetary Authority; we could not confirm it on the BMA register on 2026-10-20 because the BMA website was unavailable.
  • The Australian IG trading account does not have negative balance protection; only the limited risk account caps losses
  • IG publishes minimum spreads, not typical spreads, so the real cost depends on market conditions
  • Minimum deposit varies by region: £250 in the UK, €300 in the EU, CHF 2,500 in Switzerland

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:

  • Errante: Our products are traded on margin and carry a high level of risk and it is possible to lose all your capital. These products may not be suitable for everyone and you should ensure that you understand the risks involved.
  • IG: Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

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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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