IG withdrawal methods, fees and times
IG lists these withdrawal methods: Card/ApplePay, Bank transfer (checked on 21 Oct 2026).
"How long does an IG withdrawal take?" has two answers: what IG publishes, and what traders actually see. Here is the first, quoted from IG's own pages, and where to find the second.
IG withdrawals at a glance
- Withdrawal methods
- Card/ApplePay, Bank transferig.com
- Withdrawal fee
- Free (bank transfers and cards; IG charges no processing fee, your bank may)ig.com
- Minimum withdrawal
- £100 by card or bank transfer (or your whole balance if it is under £100)ig.com
- Published processing time
- Bank withdrawals requested before 12:00 UK time on a working day are processed the same day; cards up to 5 working days to arrive
What slows a withdrawal down
- Verification: regulated brokers must check your identity and address before paying out. Finish it before your first deposit.
- Back to source: most brokers return money to the card or wallet you deposited from first, up to the deposited amount.
- Method: e-wallets are usually faster than bank wires and cards.
- Currency: withdrawing in your account currency avoids conversion charges.
Times reported by verified traders
Traders who prove they hold an IG account can report how long their withdrawal took. Once at least three have reported, the median shows on the IG review and on Withdrawals. Have you withdrawn from IG? Write a review and help the next trader.
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Before you deposit
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Frequently asked questions
Short answers from IG's own pages, as quoted above.
How long does an IG withdrawal take?
IG says: Bank withdrawals requested before 12:00 UK time on a working day are processed the same day; cards up to 5 working days to arrive.
Does IG charge withdrawal fees?
IG says: Free (bank transfers and cards; IG charges no processing fee, your bank may).
What is the minimum withdrawal at IG?
IG says: £100 by card or bank transfer (or your whole balance if it is under £100).
Which withdrawal methods does IG offer?
IG lists: Card/ApplePay, Bank transfer.
Sources
IG's own pages and the regulators' registers, read on 21 Oct 2026. We have not traded at IG; every statement above is what these pages say.
- ig.com/en/cfd-trading
- ig.com/uk/help-and-support/articles/685859-how-do-i-deposit-funds-into-my-account
- ig.com/uk/trading-platforms
- ig.com/en/mt4-trading-with-ig
- ig.com/uk/cfd-trading/cfd-calculator
- ig.com/uk/trading-platforms/metatrader-4
- ig.com/uk/help-and-support/articles/685929-how-do-i-withdraw-funds-from-my-account
- ig.com/uk/pro-margins
- ig.com/uk/about-us
- ig.com/uk/our-charges
- ig.com/uk/client-funds
- ig.com/au
- ig.com/de
- ig.com/sg
- ig.com/za
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