Abstract:IFC Markets is an online trading platform. It offers over 650 CFDs (Contracts for Difference) and forex instruments across 8 categories, including stocks, cryptocurrencies, indices, and precious metals. With leverage of up to 1:400, flexible account types (MT4/MT5/NetTradeX), support for low spreads (as low as 0.0 pips), and diverse payment methods, it caters to both beginners and traders seeking low entry barriers.
IFC Markets Review Summary | |
Registered On | 2005 |
Registered Country/Region | Cyprus |
Regulation | LFSA, FSC (Offshore Regulated), FSCA (Exceeded), CYSEC (Revoked) |
Market Instruments | Forex, stocks, futures, precious metals, cryptocurrencies, ETFs, indices, and commodities |
Demo Account | ✅ |
Leverage | 1:1-1:400 |
Spread | Fixed from 1.8 pips |
Floating from 0.4 pips | |
ECN from 0.0 pips | |
Trading Platform | MT4, MT5, NetTradeX |
Minimum Deposit | 1 USD |
Customer Support | Live chat |
Tel: +442039661649/+447723581740 (Great Britain); +16136864362 (Canada); +27213002005 (South Africa) | |
Email: support@ifcmarkets.com | |
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Telegram, WhatsApp | |
Address: 1-31 Yekmalyan Street, 0002 Yerevan, Armenia |
IFC Markets is an online trading platform. It offers over 650 CFDs (Contracts for Difference) and forex instruments across 8 categories, including stocks, cryptocurrencies, indices, and precious metals. With leverage of up to 1:400, flexible account types (MT4/MT5/NetTradeX), support for low spreads (as low as 0.0 pips), and diverse payment methods, it caters to both beginners and traders seeking low entry barriers.
Pros | Cons |
Regulated by LFSA | Exceeded and revoked licenses |
Over 650 trading instruments | |
Flexible account types | |
MetaTrader 4/5 available | |
Multiple payment methods | |
Low minimum deposit of $1 | |
Promotions offered | |
Live chat support |
IFC Markets has basic compliance and holds a financial license issued by the BVI FSC (regulation number: SIBA/L/20/1133). In addition, LFSA regulates the broker with the license number MB/20/0049.
Regulated Authority | Current Status | Regulated Country | License Type | License Number |
Labuan Financial Services Authority (LFSA) | Regulated | Malaysia | Straight Through Processing (STP) | MB/20/0049 |
British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (FSC) | Offshore Regulated | The Virgin Islands | Retail Forex License | SIBA/L/14/1073 |
Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) | Exceeded | South Africa | Financial Service Corporate | 51818 |
Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CYSEC) | Revoked | Cyprus | Common Financial Service License | 147/11 |
IFC Markets offers traders 8 categories of financial instruments, including over 650 CFD and forex, specifically gold instruments and CFDs on stocks, futures, precious metals, cryptocurrencies, ETFs, world indices, and commodities.
Tradable Instruments | Supported |
Forex | ✔ |
Precious Metals | ✔ |
Indices | ✔ |
Stocks | ✔ |
Cryptos | ✔ |
Commodities | ✔ |
Futures | ✔ |
ETFs | ✔ |
Bonds | ❌ |
Options | ❌ |
IFC Markets offers three major series of accounts: MT4, MT5, and NetTradeX. Each account also provides a demo account for testing strategies. Additionally, some traders can choose Islamic swap-free accounts.
NetTradeX
Standard | Beginner | Demo | |
Minimum Deposit | 1,000 USD/EUR, 100,000 JPY | 1 USD/EUR, 100 JPY | 0 |
Leverage | 1:1 - 1:200 | 1:1 - 1:400 | |
Spread | Fixed from 1.8 pips | ||
Floating: from 0.4 pips |
MT4
Standard | Micro | Demo | PAMM | |
Minimum Deposit | 1000 USD/EUR, 100,000 JPY | 1 USD/EUR, 100 JPY | 0 | 100 USD |
Leverage | 1:1 - 1:200 | 1:1 - 1:400 | 1:1 - 1:200 | |
Spread | Fixed from 1.8 pips |
MT5
Standard | Micro | Demo | PAMM | Standard-ECN | Demo-ECN | |
Minimum Deposit | 1000 USD/EUR, 100,000 JPY | 1 USD/EUR 100 JPY | 0 | 100 USD/EUR, 10,000 JPY | 1000 USD/EUR, 100,000 JPY | 1000 USD/EUR, 100,000 JPY |
Leverage | 1:1 - 1:200 | 1:1 - 1:400 | 1:1 - 1:200 | |||
Spread | Floating: from 0.4 pips | From 0.1 pips |
IFC Markets offers the popular MetaTrader 4 and 5, supporting all devices (PC, Web, Mac, iOS, Android), and providing EA automated trading, technical analysis tools, and multi-account management functions (such as MultiTerminal). The broker also provides its self-developed trading software NetTradeX, suitable for professional traders, with multi-device adaptation for Windows, iOS, and Android.
Trading Platform | Supported | Available Devices | Suitable for |
MT4 | ✔ | PC, Web, macOS, mobile | Beginners |
MT5 | ✔ | PC, Web, macOS, mobile | Experienced Traders |
NetTradeX | ✔ | PC, mobile | / |
Deposit Method | Minimum Deposit | Deposit Fee | Deposit Time |
International Bank Transfer | $/€100 | Your bank's fee | 2-3 working days |
Bank cards | $/€100, ¥10,000 | 0 | Instantly |
Mobile Money/M-Pesa | $/€5 | ||
African Local Bank | |||
Crypto Currencies | $/€20, ¥2,000, 800 uBTC | ||
VSHARG | $/€10, ¥1,500, 100 uBTC | 5-30 minutes | |
IRPAY | 5-10 minutes | ||
TopChange | $1 | Instantly | |
Bitwallet | $/€10, ¥1,000 | ||
WebMoney | $1 | 20% | |
ADVCash | $/€1 | 0 | |
Domestic Transfer | $/€20 | Within 1 hour |
Withdrawal Method | Minimum Withdrawal | Withdrawal Fee | Withdrawal Time |
Bank Transfer (Wire Transfer) | $/€50 | Your bank's fee + £20 | 2-3 working days |
Bank Card | $/€10, ¥5,000 | Varies | 1-5 business days |
VSHARG | $/€10, ¥1,500, 100 uBTC | 0 | Up to 1 working day |
IRPAY | |||
TopChange | $1 | 2% | Several minutes |
Bitwallet | $/€1, ¥100 | ¥100 per transaction + ¥824 (bank transfer) | |
WebMoney | $1 | 0.8% (max $50) | |
Crypto Currencies | $/€20, ¥2,000, 800 uBTC | Varies | < 1 working day |
ADVCash | $/€1 | 0.50% | A few minutes |
Mobile Money / M-Pesa | $/€5 | $/€1-2 | < 1 working day |
African Local Bank | |||
Domestic Transfer | $/€10 | 1.8% - 3.5% | |
Internal Transfer (Own Accounts) | $/€1, ¥100, 50 uBTC | None | Several minutes |
Other Payment Systems | - | Depends on the system |
Foreign exchange promotions and competitions offer an annual interest rate of up to 7% on available margin. Past prizes have included Tesla cars, 5-ounce gold bars, and more.