Question 1

What account types does IC Markets Global offer?

Accepted Answer

The Help Centre says IC offers two account types: Standard and Raw Spread. The official account overview comparison table also lists Raw Spread on MetaTrader, Raw Spread on cTrader, and the newly labelled Raw Pro and Raw Pro+, which currently show early access only. Accounts are tied to a platform; see the dedicated questions for each.

Question 2

What is the difference between the Standard and Raw Spread accounts?

Accepted Answer

The Standard account charges no commission and adds a 0.8-pip markup to the liquidity providers’ raw interbank pricing. The Raw Spread account shows raw interbank spreads and charges USD 7 commission per standard lot round turn (MetaTrader accounts). Your total cost depends on the instrument and trade size.

Question 3

What is the IC Markets Standard account?

Accepted Answer

The Standard account runs on MetaTrader with no commission and a spread of raw pricing plus 0.8 pip; the account overview lists a $0 minimum deposit and maximum leverage of 1:5000. It suits traders who prefer not to pay a separate commission. Leverage is dynamic and may change at any time.

Question 4

What is the IC Markets Raw Spread account?

Accepted Answer

The MetaTrader (MT4/MT5) Raw Spread account has spreads from 0.0 pips, an average EUR/USD spread of around 0.1 pips per IC, a commission of USD 3.50 per lot per side (USD 7 round turn) and maximum leverage of 1:5000. IC states scalping and hedging are allowed (no FIFO rule), and the account is aimed at EA users and scalpers.

Question 5

What are the features of the IC Markets cTrader Raw Spread account?

Accepted Answer

The cTrader Raw Spread account uses the cTrader platform (desktop, web and mobile, with a TradingView integration), has spreads from 0.0 pips, maximum leverage of 1:1000 and servers in the LD5 data centre in London; IC states hedging is allowed with no FIFO rule. The account overview lists commission of USD 3.00 per USD 100k traded, but the cTrader page itself does not state the commission basis, so verify on the website before opening.

Question 6

How do I open an IC Markets demo account?

Accepted Answer

New clients can open a demo account during registration; existing clients can open an additional demo account from their Client Area.

Question 7

Is an IC Markets demo account the same as a live account, and can I lose real money on it?

Accepted Answer

The experience is similar, but demo accounts are mainly for learning the platform and are not connected to the live trading environment, so results may differ from live trading. Demo accounts use virtual money, so you cannot lose real money.

Question 8

Does an IC Markets demo account expire?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The English Help Centre says demo accounts expire after 30 days of inactivity.

Question 9

How do I add funds to my IC Markets demo account?

Accepted Answer

Go to Account Summary in your Client Area, scroll to the Demo Accounts section and click the green dollar icon (Add Funds) at the end of the account row.

Question 10

How do I open additional live or demo accounts?

Accepted Answer

Log in to your Client Area, where you can create additional live or demo accounts. Each trading account works on one platform, so open a separate account for each platform you want to use.

Question 11

Where can I see my live trading account details?

Accepted Answer

Log in to your Client Area from the IC website or via the login link sent when your account was opened (you can reset a forgotten password). Your trading account details are in the account details section of the Client Area, and also in the email IC sent when your account was opened.

Question 12

What should I do if my IC Markets account is archived?

Accepted Answer

Inactive trading accounts are archived after a period of inactivity, and archived accounts cannot be reactivated. To keep trading, open a new trading account from your secure Client Area; if the archived account still holds funds, contact support for help.

Question 13

Which base currencies does an IC Markets account support?

Accepted Answer

The Help Centre’s commission table covers AUD, USD, EUR, GBP, SGD, JPY, CHF, NZD and HKD base-currency accounts, with round-turn commission per standard lot of 9.00, 7.00, 6.50, 5.50, 9.50, 1,100, 6.60, 12.00 and 54.25 respectively (in each currency). The Help Centre does not explain how to choose a base currency and the account overview does not list currencies, so check the options in the account application.

Question 14

Does IC Markets offer an Islamic (swap-free) account and how do I apply?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The swap-free option is for clients who cannot earn or pay interest because of their religious beliefs and is available on Raw Spread and Standard accounts across MT4, MT5 and cTrader. It can only be selected during registration; to convert an existing account, email support@ic.com. IC may request additional documents, and you should read and agree to the swap-free terms before applying.

Question 15

Are there fees on an IC Markets swap-free account?

Accepted Answer

The official Islamic account page does not mention an administration fee but describes an overnight holding fee for positions held beyond a grace period. New positions get up to five grace days without holding fees (some instruments have shorter grace periods); weekend charges are applied on the next business day, and IC may change rates and holding periods with market conditions. Spreads and commissions still follow the Raw Spread or Standard account rules.

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Last verified: 2026-11-05

Question 16

Can I have multiple trading accounts with IC Markets?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can open additional trading accounts from your Client Area, each tied to one platform. Funds can be moved between your accounts in the Client Area, and leverage can be adjusted per account by request.

Question 17

Can one IC Markets trading account be used on all platforms?

Accepted Answer

No. Each trading account is tied to one platform (MetaTrader 4/5 or cTrader). If you want to use a different platform, create a separate account for it in your Client Area.

Question 18

Can I transfer funds between my IC Markets trading accounts, and are there fees?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can move funds between your own trading accounts in the Client Area with no transfer fee. If the receiving account uses a different currency, a currency conversion rate applies and you must accept it before the transfer goes through.

Question 19

How do I remove a trading account from my Client Area?

Accepted Answer

Accounts cannot be permanently deleted, but you can hide them: click the arrow next to the account number on the account summary page and the account moves to a separate hidden accounts section.

Question 20

How do I change the leverage on my IC Markets account?

Accepted Answer

The Help Centre gives a leverage range of 1:1 to 1:5000. Submit a leverage change request in your Client Area by selecting the account number and the new setting. Maximums differ by account (for example 1:1000 for cTrader Raw Spread) and instrument, and leverage is dynamic and may change at any time.

Question 21

Does IC Markets offer Netting accounts?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Help Centre says Netting accounts are available on MetaTrader 5 and cTrader; you need to contact support to request one.

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