Tickmill vs VT Markets: Which Is Better in 2026? Regulation, Spreads, Withdrawals Compared

	Tickmill	VT Markets
Founded	2014	2015
Regulation	FCA, CySEC, FSA Seychelles, FSCA, Labuan FSA	ASIC, FSCA, FSC Mauritius, CMA UAE
Min. deposit	from $100	$100
Spreads & commissions	Classic from 1.6 pips; Raw from 0.0 + $3 per lot per side	from 1.1 pips (Standard STP); Raw: $3 per lot per side (Raw ECN)
Leverage	up to 1:1000 offshore; 1:30 in the EU and UK	up to 1:500 (offshore entity) / 1:30 (ASIC)
Platforms	MT4, MT5, Tickmill Trader, TradingView	MT4, MT5, TradingView, VT App
Bonuses	$30 no-deposit welcome bonus in some regions; cashback for active traders	in some regions
Copy trading	— check	yes
Funding & withdrawals	cards, transfers, Skrill, Neteller, crypto; no broker fees	see the VT Markets review

Who Tickmill suits

One of the lowest Raw-account commissions among regulated brokers; strong in Europe and Asia. Weak spots: classic account from 1.6 pips is expensive; no cent accounts; limited instruments compared to multi-asset brokers.

Who VT Markets suits

Dubai office, Raw ECN, crypto withdrawals. Best for UAE, Turkey & MENA. We hold a live account at VT Markets and measure conditions monthly — details in the review.

Our take

If a familiar brand or bonuses matter most, Tickmill remains a workable choice. If you value execution and withdrawal conditions we have tested, all-in cost and a clear contracting entity for your country — VT Markets.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is safer, Tickmill or VT Markets?

Tickmill: FCA, CySEC, FSA Seychelles, FSCA, Labuan FSA, since 2014. VT Markets: ASIC, FSCA, FSC Mauritius, CMA UAE, since 2015. What matters most is which entity contracts with you in your country — see the reviews.

Who has lower spreads, Tickmill or VT Markets?

Tickmill: Classic from 1.6 pips; Raw from 0.0 + $3 per lot per side. VT Markets: from 1.1 pips (Standard STP); Raw account $3 per lot per side (Raw ECN).