Dukascopy vs Tickmill 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
Tickmill has the higher TFB Score (89/100 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.
Tickmill is a CFD broker offering Classic, Raw and TradingView Raw accounts on MT4, MT5, TradingView and Tickmill Trader, operating through entities regulated by FCA, CySEC, FSA Seychelles and FSCA.
68% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| Item | Dukascopy | Tickmill |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 67/100 | 89/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 25/351 tier-1 regulator (FINMA), client money kept apart | 32/35▲2 tier-1 regulators (FCA, CySEC), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 13/25Spreads from 0.1 pips; commission not published | 20/25▲All-in cost from 0.60 pips |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 16/20Minimum deposit $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account), 6 deposit methods, 5 withdrawal methods | 19/20▲Minimum deposit $100 (all account types; may vary by base currency), 7 deposit methods, 7 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 13/20MT4; leverage up to 1:200 on business days (1:60 at weekends; Dukascopy Bank SA) | 18/20▲MT4, MT5, TradingView; leverage up to 1:500 (up to 1:1000 on selected MT5 symbols), Tickmill Ltd (FSA Seychelles) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FINMA | FCA, CySEC, FSA Seychelles, FSCA, DFSA (representative office) |
| Minimum deposit | $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account) | $100 (all account types; may vary by base currency) |
| Spreads from | 0.1 pips (variable, SWFX marketplace) | 0.0 pips (Raw); 1.6 pips (Classic) |
| Commission | USD 35 per USD 1 million traded on currency pairs (volume commission per opening or closing trade; lower with higher deposits or volume) | $3 per lot per side (Raw); $3.5 per lot per side on TradingView Raw; none on Classic |
| Max leverage | Up to 1:200 on business days (1:60 at weekends; Dukascopy Bank SA) | 1:500 (up to 1:1000 on selected MT5 symbols), Tickmill Ltd (FSA Seychelles) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfers, Payment cards, Skrill, Neteller, Bitcoins, Ether, Tether | Bank wire, Crypto, Visa, Mastercard, Skrill, Neteller, UnionPay |
| Retail accounts losing money | 75.14% | 68% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: Dukascopy review · Tickmill review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is Dukascopy or Tickmill better?
Tickmill has the higher TFB Score (89/100 vs 67/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are Dukascopy and Tickmill regulated?
Dukascopy: FINMA. Tickmill: FCA, CySEC, FSA Seychelles, FSCA, DFSA (representative office). Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, Dukascopy or Tickmill?
Dukascopy holds 1 tier-1 licence (FINMA); Tickmill holds 2 (FCA and CySEC). 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 Tickmill?
Dukascopy: $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account). Tickmill: $100 (all account types; may vary by base currency).
Which has tighter spreads, Dukascopy or Tickmill?
Published spreads start from 0.1 pips (variable, SWFX marketplace) at Dukascopy and 0.0 pips (Raw); 1.6 pips (Classic) at Tickmill; 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), Tickmill $3 per lot per side (Raw); $3.5 per lot per side on TradingView Raw; none on Classic.
Do Dukascopy and Tickmill offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4. Dukascopy: JForex 4, MetaTrader 4. Tickmill: MT4, MT5, TradingView, Tickmill Trader, Tickmill App.
What is the maximum leverage at Dukascopy and Tickmill?
Dukascopy: Up to 1:200 on business days (1:60 at weekends; Dukascopy Bank SA). Tickmill: 1:500 (up to 1:1000 on selected MT5 symbols), Tickmill Ltd (FSA Seychelles). Leverage depends on the company that opens your account and on your country.
How many retail accounts lose money at Dukascopy and Tickmill?
Dukascopy states 75.14% and Tickmill states 68% 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