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20 brokers measured18 pricedmedian 7.0 USDformula v1.0Data captured 03.10.2026Some links are partner links. They never change a score or a position.
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IG Markets — Australia

Key facts (8)

Who actually onboards you
IG Australia Pty Ltd
Licence number
not stated
Established
1974group
Min deposit, USD
not stated
Platforms
IG web · MT4 · TradingView
Local funding
Card, PayPal, BPAY
Max leverage
30geo
EURUSD
0.6 pipsgroup

This broker against the Australia middle (18 of 20)

IG MarketsAustralia median
Round turn, USD6.0 USD7.0 USD
Min deposit, USDno data0.0 USD
Max leverage30geo30.0geo
Withdrawal, hno data24.0 h
EURUSD, standard0.6 pipsgroup0.86 pips
EURUSD, rawnot priced0.0 pips
Established1974group2008.0
Platforms33.5

Accepts residents of Australia

Yes The Australian entity is described as ASIC-regulated and licensed to provide OTC derivatives dealing, securities dealing, custodial services, and gene

Score (4/6 axes)

4.55 of 5
cost9520%
safety9020%
track_record10010%
platforms4010%

Shown, not ranked: no review-platform rating

Licence check

Licence number
not stated
Checked
2026-08-27

IG Australia is licensed by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission under AFSL 515106.

Who actually onboards you

IG Australia Pty Ltd

Entity not established

Australian clients are served by IG Australia Pty Ltd, headquartered in Melbourne.

How dear this broker is in Australia (18 of 20)

Round turn, USD
6.0 USD
Median
7.0 USD

standard

Account tiers and their minimums

CFD, share, demo

Australian clients can open CFD trading accounts, share trading accounts, and a demo account.

Payouts

Withdrawal, h
not stated

The minimum first deposit reported for Australian clients is A$100 by card, Apple Pay, or PayPal; BPAY minimum is A$10 and EFT requires A$450 with proof of payment.

Platforms, and what is listed on them (3)

IG web · MT4 · TradingView

17,000+ markets

What the review platforms say

Reviews
no data

The balance sheet of this broker

Pros (2)

  • Round turn 6.0 USD against a Australia median of 7.0
  • Licensed locally: register entry

Cons (3)

  • Withdrawal time not published
  • No public review-platform rating, so the review axis is absent
  • Minimum deposit for this country not published

Comparable firms serving Australia (6)

Where it does not serve

North Korea, Iran, Myanmar

Methodology

2 + 3 × weighted mean of six axes · reviews 25%, cost 20%, safety 20%, payouts 15%, track_record 10%, platforms 10%

Methodology

Verified · what changed · sources (0)

Checked: 2026-08-27

FAQ (4)

Does IG Markets accept residents of Australia?

Yes. The Australian entity is described as ASIC-regulated and licensed to provide OTC derivatives dealing, securities dealing, custodial services, and general financial product advice.

Which entity onboards a Australia client of IG Markets?

IG Australia Pty Ltd

What licence does IG Markets hold for Australia?

No licence number is published for this country. IG Australia is licensed by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission under AFSL 515106.

What does one EURUSD lot cost at IG Markets?

6.0 USD per round turn against a Australia median of 7.0 USD, measured on 18 of 20 brokers.