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Is Tickmill safe and legit?

Short answer, from public records

Tickmill states licences from FSCA, FCA, CySEC, FSA Seychelles and DFSA. We matched 5 on the regulator's own register (FSCA, FCA, CySEC, FSA Seychelles, DFSA). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself.

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Licences

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  • ✓ On registerFSCA 49464TICKMILL SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD · Checked on 16 Oct 2026
  • ✓ On registerFCA 717270TICKMILL UK LTD · Checked on 17 Oct 2026
  • ✓ On registerCySEC 278/15Tickmill Europe Ltd
  • ✓ On registerDFSA F007663Tickmill UK Ltd · Checked on 17 Oct 2026
  • ✓ On registerFSA Seychelles SD008Tickmill Ltd · Checked on 17 Oct 2026

Regulator warnings

All warnings

None naming the firm itself.

0 look-alike site warnings (these copy the name; they are not Tickmill)

Real site: https://www.tickmill.com/

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Scam red flags to check yourself

  • Someone contacts you first (WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, dating apps) and offers to trade for you.
  • Guaranteed or fixed returns, or “no-loss” accounts.
  • A web address that is close to, but not exactly, the broker's real site.
  • Pressure to deposit more before you can withdraw, or “tax/fees” to release your money.
  • The licence number on the site doesn't match the regulator's register, or the company name differs.

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Questions

Is Tickmill safe?

Tickmill states licences from FSCA, FCA, CySEC, FSA Seychelles and DFSA. We matched 5 on the regulator's own register (FSCA, FCA, CySEC, FSA Seychelles, DFSA). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself. We don't say whether a broker is safe for you. Check the licence number on the regulator's register before you deposit.

Is Tickmill regulated?

Tickmill states licences from FSCA, FCA, CySEC, FSA Seychelles, DFSA. Which entity you sign up with depends on your country, and protections differ by regulator.

Are there fake Tickmill websites?

We found no regulator warnings about look-alike sites for Tickmill. Still type the address yourself: https://www.tickmill.com/

Which Tickmill company holds the FSCA licence (South Africa)?

TICKMILL SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD, licence number 49464. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://www2.fsca.co.za/Fais/Search_FSP.htm

Which Tickmill company holds the FCA licence (United Kingdom)?

TICKMILL UK LTD, licence number 717270. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://register.fca.org.uk/s/firm?id=001b000001HjJatAAF

Which Tickmill company holds the CySEC licence (Cyprus)?

Tickmill Europe Ltd, licence number 278/15. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://www.cysec.gov.cy/en-GB/entities/investment-firms/cypriot/

Which Tickmill company holds the FSA Seychelles licence (Seychelles)?

Tickmill Ltd, licence number SD008. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://fsaseychelles.sc/regulated-entities/capital-markets#tab-securities-dealer

Which Tickmill company holds the DFSA licence (UAE (DIFC))?

Tickmill UK Ltd, licence number F007663. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://www.dfsa.ae/public-register/firms?keywords=F007663

Facts from public sources, not advice. Info may be out of date or wrong. Always check with the regulator before you trade.