Dukascopy vs IG 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
IG has the higher TFB Score (85/100 vs 67/100).
Dukascopy Bank SA is a Swiss bank founded in Geneva in 2004 and regulated by FINMA as a bank and securities firm, with an EU arm Dukascopy Europe IBS AS in Riga, offering JForex 4 and MetaTrader 4 with volume-based commissions.
75.14% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
IG Markets Ltd is authorised and regulated by the FCA (FRN 195355) and offers CFDs and spread bets on its own platform plus MT4, MT5, TradingView and ProRealTime.
70% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| Item | Dukascopy | IG |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 67/100 | 85/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 25/351 tier-1 regulator (FINMA), client money kept apart | 28/35▲1 tier-1 regulator (FCA), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 13/25Spreads from 0.1 pips; commission not published | 22/25▲All-in cost from 0.60 pips, no commission |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 16/20Minimum deposit $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account), 6 deposit methods, 5 withdrawal methods | 18/20▲Minimum deposit No minimum balance required to create a CFD trading account, 4 deposit methods, 2 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 13/20MT4; leverage up to 1:200 on business days (1:60 at weekends; Dukascopy Bank SA) | 17/20▲MT4, MT5, TradingView; leverage up to 30:1 on major forex pairs for retail clients (IG Markets Ltd, UK, 3.33% margin) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FINMA | FCA |
| Minimum deposit | $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account) | No minimum balance required to create a CFD trading account |
| Spreads from | 0.1 pips (variable, SWFX marketplace) | 0.6 pips EUR/USD (MT4, UK) |
| Commission | USD 35 per USD 1 million traded on currency pairs (volume commission per opening or closing trade; lower with higher deposits or volume) | Commission-free on MT4 forex |
| Max leverage | Up to 1:200 on business days (1:60 at weekends; Dukascopy Bank SA) | 30:1 on major forex pairs for retail clients (IG Markets Ltd, UK, 3.33% margin) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfers, Payment cards, Skrill, Neteller, Bitcoins, Ether, Tether | Card/ApplePay, Bank transfer |
| Retail accounts losing money | 75.14% | 70% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: Dukascopy review · IG review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is Dukascopy or IG better?
IG has the higher TFB Score (85/100 vs 67/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are Dukascopy and IG regulated?
Dukascopy: FINMA. IG: FCA. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, Dukascopy or IG?
Dukascopy holds 1 tier-1 licence (FINMA); IG holds 1 (FCA). Tier-1 regulators have the strictest rules on client money. Your protection depends on which company opens your account.
What is the minimum deposit at Dukascopy and IG?
Dukascopy: $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account). IG: No minimum balance required to create a CFD trading account.
Which has tighter spreads, Dukascopy or IG?
Published spreads start from 0.1 pips (variable, SWFX marketplace) at Dukascopy and 0.6 pips EUR/USD (MT4, UK) at IG; commission: Dukascopy USD 35 per USD 1 million traded on currency pairs (volume commission per opening or closing trade; lower with higher deposits or volume), IG Commission-free on MT4 forex.
Do Dukascopy and IG offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4. Dukascopy: JForex 4, MetaTrader 4. IG: IG App, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, ProRealTime, L2 Dealer.
What is the maximum leverage at Dukascopy and IG?
Dukascopy: Up to 1:200 on business days (1:60 at weekends; Dukascopy Bank SA). IG: 30:1 on major forex pairs for retail clients (IG Markets Ltd, UK, 3.33% margin). Leverage depends on the company that opens your account and on your country.
How many retail accounts lose money at Dukascopy and IG?
Dukascopy states 75.14% and IG states 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with them.
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Forex trading at these brokers is done through CFDs (contracts for difference): you trade on the price moving up or down, without owning the currency itself.Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read the full risk warning