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IG vs XTB
A field-by-field comparison based on the current BrokaBoy catalogue. Check current pricing and the regulated entity on each broker's website before deciding.
Some figures on this page are taken from broker-published information and have not yet been checked against current terms. Confirm details on the broker's website.
Last updated: 4 October 2026 · Reviewed by BrokaBoy Research Team
| Field | IG | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| BrokaBoy score | 9.0/10 | 8.1/10 |
| Trustpilot rating | Trustpilot 3.7 (9,975 reviews) | Trustpilot 3.6 (2,819 reviews) |
| Listed minimum deposit | $0 | $0 |
| Advertised spread from | 0.6 pips | 0.5 pips |
| Advertised maximum leverage | Up to 1:30 (retail, UK/EU) | 1:500 |
| Regulators | ASIC, FCA, NFA, BaFin, MAS, DFSA, FSCA, FINMA | FCA, CySEC, KNF, IFSC, DFSA |
| Platforms | IG Web Platform, ProRealTime, MetaTrader 4, L2 Dealer, TradingView, IG App | xStation 5, xStation Mobile |
| Instruments | Forex, Indices, Stocks, Commodities, Bonds, Options, ETFs, Crypto | Forex, Stocks, ETFs, Crypto, CFDs |
| Account types | CFD, Spread Betting, Share Dealing, Professional | Standard, Islamic |
| Founded | 1974 | 2002 |
| Spread type | Variable with a built-in markup on most CFD markets | Variable spreads from 0.5 pips on Standard accounts. |
| Commission | Commission on share CFDs and share dealing; FX and indices priced through the spread | Commission-free on FX and indices CFDs; equity CFDs carry a percentage commission with a minimum. |
| Overnight / swap | Overnight funding charged on leveraged positions held past rollover | Daily swap points on positions held past rollover. |
| Withdrawals | No standard withdrawal fee; an inactivity fee applies after two years of no activity | Free withdrawals above a set threshold; smaller withdrawals attract a handling fee. Inactivity fee after 12 months idle. |
Key differences
- IG has the higher BrokaBoy score (9.0/10 vs 8.1/10).
- Both brokers hold licences with FCA, DFSA.
- Only IG lists IG Web Platform, ProRealTime, MetaTrader 4, L2 Dealer, TradingView, IG App among its platforms.
- Only XTB lists xStation 5, xStation Mobile among its platforms.
- Only IG lists Indices, Commodities, Bonds, Options among its instruments.
- Only XTB lists CFDs among its instruments.
Which should you choose?
- Choose IG if you want the broader platform list shown in our catalogue (6 vs 2).
- Choose IG if access to Indices is essential, and confirm it is available under your entity.
- Choose XTB if access to CFDs is essential, and confirm it is available under your entity.
- Choose the broker whose regulated entity covers your country and provides the protections you need; confirm this on the regulator's register.
Frequently asked questions
Which has the lower minimum deposit, IG or XTB?+
Both list the same minimum deposit of $0. Confirm current terms with each broker.
Are IG and XTB regulated by the same authorities?+
They share FCA, DFSA. IG lists ASIC, FCA, NFA, BaFin, MAS, DFSA, FSCA, FINMA; XTB lists FCA, CySEC, KNF, IFSC, DFSA in our catalogue.
Which has the higher BrokaBoy score?+
IG scores 9.0/10 against 8.1/10. The score is calculated from advertised catalogue data and excludes Trustpilot ratings.
Do IG and XTB support the same platforms?+
No platform is listed by both brokers in our catalogue.
