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IC Markets vs Vantage

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IC Markets

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Regulatory entityRaw Trading Ltd (IC Markets Global)
MT5Yes
Minimum depositVaries by account / entity
Maximum leverageVaries by entity / account
XAUUSDAvailable
Typical spreadVaries by account / instrument
Verification statusOfficial source reviewed
Last verified2026-10-13

Vantage

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Regulatory entityVantage entity varies by residence
MT5Yes
Minimum depositVaries by account / entity
Maximum leverageVaries by entity / account
XAUUSDAvailable
Typical spreadVaries by account / instrument
Verification statusOfficial source reviewed
Last verified2026-10-14
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FieldIC MarketsView details VantageView details
Regulation & availability
RegulationIC MarketsEntity and jurisdiction dependentVantageMultiple regulated entities; residence dependent
Regulatory entityIC MarketsRaw Trading Ltd (IC Markets Global)VantageVantage entity varies by residence
Major RegulationIC MarketsSeychelles FSA · Securities Dealer SD018VantageFCA / ASIC / FSCA and other regional regulators; entity dependent
License NumberIC MarketsNot verifiedVantageNot verified
Available CountriesIC MarketsSelected jurisdictions; country dependentVantageSelected jurisdictions; country dependent
Restricted CountriesIC MarketsUnited States, Canada, New Zealand, Iran, North Korea and othersVantageCountry dependent; see entity terms
Platforms & products
MT4IC MarketsYesVantageYes
MT5IC MarketsYesVantageYes
XAUUSDIC MarketsAvailableVantageAvailable
ForexIC MarketsAvailableVantageAvailable
IndicesIC MarketsAvailableVantageAvailable
OilIC MarketsAvailableVantageAvailable
Crypto CFDsIC MarketsAvailableVantageAvailable
Demo AccountIC MarketsYesVantageYes
Costs & accounts
Minimum depositIC MarketsVaries by account / entityVantageVaries by account / entity
Maximum leverageIC MarketsVaries by entity / accountVantageVaries by entity / account
Typical spreadIC MarketsVaries by account / instrumentVantageVaries by account / instrument
Account TypesIC MarketsStandard and Raw Spread accountsVantageStandard and Raw ECN-style accounts; entity dependent
Swap-Free / Islamic AccountIC MarketsCountry/account dependentVantageCountry/account dependent
Funding & support
Deposit MethodsIC MarketsCountry dependentVantageCountry dependent
Withdrawal MethodsIC MarketsCountry dependentVantageCountry dependent
Customer SupportIC Markets24/7 official support channelsVantage24/7 official support channels
Customer Support LanguagesIC MarketsMultiple languagesVantageMultiple languages
Assessment
85st. Partner BenefitIC MarketsNot verifiedVantageNot verified
ProsIC MarketsMT4/MT5 and multi-asset coverageVantageMT4/MT5, demo and multi-asset platform support
ConsIC MarketsGlobal entity has explicit regional restrictionsVantageEntity, jurisdiction and account terms vary
Verification statusIC MarketsOfficial source reviewedVantageOfficial source reviewed
Last verifiedIC Markets2026-10-13Vantage2026-10-14

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