A CFD broker founded in 2006 that offers MetaTrader and its own NetTradeX platform. Its two companies are licensed in the British Virgin Islands and in Labuan (Malaysia); it holds no licence from a strict regulator.
Facts last checked 20 October 2026. Always confirm on the regulator’s register. How we review brokers
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Key facts
Founded
2006
Headquarters
Not yet checked
Minimum deposit
$15
Max. retail leverage
1:400 on Micro and Nano accounts; 1:200 on Standard accounts
Your protection depends on which company holds your account, and that depends on where you live. Each row is one licensed company. What regulation means
Before you deposit: search the licence number on the register, then check that the website and phone number listed there match the ones you are using. How to check a licence
Websites
Official websites
✓ifcmarkets.com
✓ifcmarkets.co.in
✓ifcmarkets.ae
✓ifcmarkets.hk
Type the address yourself or use a bookmark. Check it matches the website listed for the firm on the regulator’s register.
Watch out for look-alike sites
We have not recorded any look-alike sites for IFC Markets. That does not mean none exist.
A clone firm copies a real broker’s name, licence number and branding to take deposits. The register shows the genuine firm, so the surest check is the contact details: if the website, email or phone number you were given is not the one on the register, treat it as a clone. Check a broker step by step
Accounts and costs
Account
Spread from
Typical EUR/USD
Commission per lot
Cost per lot
Min. deposit
Classic Standard (fixed spread)Instant execution, fixed spread, no commission (MT4 and NetTradeX)Base currency: USD, EUR, JPY
Cost per lot = typical EUR/USD spread × $10 + round-turn commission, for one standard lot (100,000 units) in busy hours. Swap and other fees are extra. Trading costs explained
Typical spreads by symbol
Symbol
Classic account
EUR/USD
1.8 pips
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Typical spreads in busy hours, before any commission. They widen overnight, at the weekly open and around news.
Leverage and margin
Leverage lets you open a position bigger than your deposit, so losses grow as fast as gains. The caps below are the most IFC Markets allows; you can always use less.
10%When your equity falls to 10% of your used margin, the platform starts closing your trades, usually the biggest loser first, until the level recovers.
Fixed 1.8-pip EUR/USD spread on Classic accounts, so costs are known in advance
Micro and Nano accounts from $15
Choice of NetTradeX, MT4 and MT5, with hedging or netting on MT5 and NetTradeX
Watch out for
Licensed only in the BVI (offshore) and Labuan; no FCA, ASIC, CySEC or similar licence
Stop-out level of only 10%, so positions are closed late and losses can run far
Monthly inactivity fee of up to $10 after 12 months without trading
Standard accounts need a $1,000 first deposit
Overview
IFC Markets has offered CFDs since 2006. Besides MetaTrader 4 and 5 it runs its own NetTradeX platform, where you can build synthetic instruments from other assets. There are four account families: Classic (fixed spreads), Direct (floating), Pro (market execution) and ECN (raw spread plus commission). Most come in a Standard version from $1,000 and a Micro or Nano version from $15.
Regulation and safety
IFCMARKETS. CORP. is incorporated in the BVI and listed by the BVI FSC as currently regulated for dealing as principal and arranging deals. IFC Markets gives its certificate as SIBA/L/14/1073. IFC Markets Ltd, registered in Labuan under LL16237, appears in the Labuan FSA directory as a money broker; the broker gives licence number MB/20/0049. Neither register shows the number itself.
The BVI is an offshore centre with lighter rules than the UK or EU, and there is no compensation scheme like the FSCS. We did not find a statement on the site that client money is kept in segregated accounts. Our regulation guide explains what each layer of oversight gives you, and you can check a broker yourself.
Costs
On Classic accounts EUR/USD has a fixed 1.8-pip spread, about $18 per standard lot. Direct and Pro accounts quote floating spreads from 0.4 and 0.1 pips, and ECN accounts from 0.0 pips plus a 0.005% volume commission. IFC Markets publishes minimums for these, not typical spreads. Use our trading costs guide to compare.
Platforms and tools
NetTradeX, MT4 and MT5 are available on desktop, web and mobile. Expert advisors run on MT4 and MT5. Market depth is shown only on ECN accounts. See MT4 vs MT5.
Deposits and withdrawals
Bank transfers take two to three working days and cost whatever your bank charges. Card deposits are instant, from $100 up to $5,000. Withdrawal fees vary by method, and card withdrawals are capped at $1,000 a day. Requests are handled during back-office working hours, not around the clock.
Who it may suit
Traders who want fixed spreads or NetTradeX and accept offshore regulation. Start on a demo account and note the low 10% stop-out before using high leverage.
How to open an account
The steps as we checked them. Never deposit until you have confirmed the licence.
Check which company you will join
IFC Markets works through IFCMARKETS. CORP. (BVI) and IFC Markets Ltd (Labuan). The company named in your client agreement decides which regulator you can complain to.
Register on the website
Fill in the registration form, then complete profile authorisation in your website cabinet by uploading identity documents.
Choose a platform and account
Pick NetTradeX, MT4 or MT5, then Classic, Direct, Pro or ECN. Micro or Nano versions start at $15; Standard versions need $1,000.
Fund the account
Deposit by bank transfer, card, crypto or a local method. Card deposits are limited to $5,000 each, and withdrawals go back to the card used.
Practise first
Open a free demo account and try the platform before you trade with real money.
What changed on this profile
Profile published. Licences checked on the BVI FSC register of currently regulated entities and the Labuan FSA financial institutions directory.
IFC Markets: common questions
Is IFC Markets regulated?
IFCMARKETS. CORP. is listed by the BVI Financial Services Commission as a currently regulated entity, and IFC Markets Ltd is listed in the Labuan FSA directory as a money broker. We checked both on 20 October 2026. Neither register prints the licence number; the numbers above are the ones IFC Markets publishes. It has no licence from a strict regulator such as the FCA or CySEC.
Which company will I join?
Either IFCMARKETS. CORP. in the BVI or IFC Markets Ltd in Labuan. Your client agreement names the company, and that is the one whose regulator you can complain to.
What is the minimum deposit?
$15 for Micro and Nano accounts and $1,000 for Standard accounts. Some payment methods have higher minimums, such as $100 by bank card.
Can I lose more than I deposit?
IFC Markets says that if your balance goes negative after a stop-out it will usually reset it to zero. The 10% stop-out level means positions stay open until most of your margin is gone, so losses can be fast.
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