FXFlat vs IG
Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for FXFlat and IG.
FXFlatTrust 8.7/10
BaFin
German BaFin-licensed broker founded in 1997 — one of the oldest fully-domestic Germany-regulated forex brokers still operating. Niche EU-only player with broad platform support including AgenaTrader and Interactive Brokers' TWS.
IGTrust 9.1/10
ASIC
FCA
BaFin
MAS
Worlds largest CFD provider. LSE-listed (IGG) since 1974. Regulated globally including US CFTC. ProRealTime, MT4, and own platforms.
Quick verdict
- Trust: IG has the higher trust score.
- EUR/USD spread: IG is tighter on EUR/USD.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | FXFlat | IG |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8.7 | 9.1 |
| Regulators | BaFin | ASIC, FCA, BaFin, MAS, CFTC-NFA, JFSA |
| Headquarters | Ratingen, Germany | — |
| Founded | 1997 | — |
| Min deposit | $200 | $0.00 |
| Max leverage | 1:30 | 1:200 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.80 pips | 0.60 pips |
| Commission per lot | $5 | $0.00 |
| Raw spread account | ||
| Standard account | ||
| Swap-free account | ||
| cTrader | ||
| MT4 | ||
| MT5 | ||
| TradingView | ||
| Scalping allowed | ||
| EAs / algo allowed | ||
| Hedging allowed | ||
| Copy trading | ||
| Deposit methods | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, PayPal | — |
| Withdrawal methods | Bank Wire | — |
| Withdrawal speed | 48h | — |
| Base currencies | USD, EUR, GBP, CHF | — |
FXFlat is best for
Algo traders
Day traders
Swing traders
IG is best for
Long-term CFD traders
US clients
Multi-asset traders