CMC Markets vs Interactive Brokers: Regulation, Spreads & Payment Comparison

Comprehensive comparison of two forex brokers covering regulation, trading conditions, deposits & withdrawals, and services to help you make an informed choice.

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  • IG Group
  • Saxo Bank
  • CMC Markets
  • Interactive Brokers
  • EBC Financial Group
  • FOREX.com
  • OANDA
  • Swissquote
  • IC Markets
  • XTB
  • Pepperstone
  • City Index
  • Exness
  • Plus500
  • XM
  • AvaTrade
  • Tickmill
  • FP Markets
  • LMAX
  • ThinkMarkets
  • FXTM
  • Axi
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  • TMGM
  • EightCap
  • HFM
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  • Darwinex
  • GO Markets
  • FBS
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  • OctaFX
  • ADS Securities
  • Equiti
  • Spreadex
  • RoboForex
  • BDSwiss
  • IronFX
  • Windsor Brokers
  • Libertex
  • FXPrimus
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  • Select a broker
  • IG Group
  • Saxo Bank
  • CMC Markets
  • Interactive Brokers
  • EBC Financial Group
  • FOREX.com
  • OANDA
  • Swissquote
  • IC Markets
  • XTB
  • Pepperstone
  • City Index
  • Exness
  • Plus500
  • XM
  • AvaTrade
  • Tickmill
  • FP Markets
  • LMAX
  • ThinkMarkets
  • FXTM
  • Axi
  • Vantage
  • TMGM
  • EightCap
  • HFM
  • HYCM
  • Darwinex
  • GO Markets
  • FBS
  • ATFX
  • OctaFX
  • ADS Securities
  • Equiti
  • Spreadex
  • RoboForex
  • BDSwiss
  • IronFX
  • Windsor Brokers
  • Libertex
  • FXPrimus
CMC Markets
CMC Markets

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Interactive Brokers
Interactive Brokers

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CMC Markets Comparison Interactive Brokers
Basic Information
1989 Founded 1978
United Kingdom Country United States
FCA, ASIC, MAS, BaFin, FSCA Regulatory License FCA, ASIC, SFC, MAS, FSCA, CBUAE
Compliant Regulatory Status Compliant
Trading Conditions
$0 Min Deposit $0
1:30 (retail) Max Leverage 1:50
0.7 EUR/USD Spread 0.2
Execution Type DMA
MT4, Next Generation Trading Platform Trader Workstation (TWS), Web Trader, IBKR Mobile, API
Standard, Professional Account Types Individual, Joint, Corporate, IRA
Deposits & Withdrawals
Deposit Speed 1-2 business days
1-2 business days Withdrawal Speed 1-3 business days
Free Fees Free
Services
Forex、CFD、Shares、Indices、Commodities、Cryptocurrencies、ETFs、Treasuries Instruments Forex、CFD、Shares、Options、Futures、Bonds、ETFs、Mutual Funds、Commodities、Indices
Score Comparison
9.3 Regulatory Qualification 9.5
9.1 Trading Environment 8.5
9.2 Deposit/Withdrawal Efficiency 9.2
9.2 User Reputation 9.5
9 Platform Features 9.3
8.7 Customer Service 8

Editor Verdict: CMC Markets vs Interactive Brokers

The competition between CMC Markets and Interactive Brokers is exceptionally tight.

Six-dimension breakdown: CMC Markets wins 2, Interactive Brokers wins 3, with 1 ties.

CMC Markets provides better customer service responsiveness Trading conditions favor CMC Markets with more competitive spreads and leverage From a security standpoint, Interactive Brokers has more robust risk management.

Both brokers maintain high safety standards; choose based on your trading preferences.

* The above analysis reflects editorial opinion based on July 2026 objective data. Please assess risks independently.