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Eightcap vs IG

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EightcapIG
Licences on a register6 of 64 of 5
RegulatorsASICFCACySECSCBFSA SeychellesFSC MauritiusFSCAFCAFSCA ODP⚠ 1 flag
Lowest spread1.0Advertised 'spreads from', pips0.75EUR/USD average published by IG (minimum 0.6). USD/ZAR avg 136.67 points
Commission / lot$3.50Commission as stated on the page (see quote for unit)None on FXFX and index CFDs are spread-only; share CFDs carry commission (South Africa 0.20% per side, min ZAR50 online)
Min deposit—NoneBank transfer has no minimum, per IG ZA help centre
PlatformsMT4, MT5, TradingView, TradeLockerPlatforms named on the broker's own siteMT4, TradingView, ProRealTimePlatforms named on the broker's own site
Licences stated✓ = matched on register
  • ✓ ASIC 391441
  • ✓ FCA 921296
  • ✓ CySEC 246/14
  • ✓ SCB SIA-F220
  • ✓ FSA Seychelles SD100
  • ✓ FSC Mauritius GB25204603
  • · FSCA 41393
  • ✓ FCA 195355
  • ✓ FCA 114059
  • ✓ FCA 944492
  • ✓ FSCA ODP
Regulator warningsFCA list, name matchNone found
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Regulator warning naming the firmYesNone found
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