Tickmill vs ZFX
Rebates, spreads, regulation and deposit requirements side by side — pick the broker that fits you.
Key Conditions Compared
| Tickmill | ZFX | |
|---|---|---|
| Top Rebate | $10/lot | 38% of spread |
| Established | 2014 | 2017 |
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $50 |
| Spreads from | 0.0 pips | 0.2 pips |
| Platforms | MT4 / MT5 | MT4 |
| Regulation | FCA (United Kingdom) - Tickmill UK Ltd, licence 717270 · CySEC (Cyprus, EU) - Tickmill Europe Ltd, licence 278/15 · FSA (Seychelles) - Tickmill Ltd, licence SD008 | FCA (United Kingdom) - Zeal Capital Market (UK) Ltd, licence 768451 · FSA (Seychelles) - Zeal Capital Market (Seychelles) Ltd, licence SD027 |
| Open Account | Open Account | Open Account |
Quick Verdict
The two brokers quote rebates differently ($10 vs 38%) — estimate your own costs by symbol and volume before deciding.
Rebate Table Comparison
Tickmill
| Account Type | EURUSD | Gold | Energy | Bitcoin | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Account Top Rebate | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | Commission-free, spreads from 1.6 pips, spread-based rebate at 100% |
| Raw Account | $2.25 | $2.25 | $2.25 | $2.25 | Spreads from 0.0 pips, $3 per side commission, rebate paid from commission |
Rates are per standard lot (1 lot). Final amounts are subject to the settlement statement.
ZFX
| Account Type | EURUSD | Gold | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Account Top % of spread | 38% of spread | See notes | Gold $1.5, silver $3.5, platinum $0.4, palladium $4, BTC $14, LTC $1.2, ETH $1.2 per lot; indices/oil/copper/natgas 25% of spread |
| Standard STP Account Top % of spread | 38% of spread | See notes | Gold $15, silver $35, platinum $4, palladium $40, BTC $14, LTC $12, ETH $12 per lot; indices/oil/copper/natgas/stocks 25% of spread |
| ECN Account | $2 | $2 | $2 per lot on FX/gold/silver; platinum $4, palladium $40, BTC $14, LTC $12, ETH $12; indices/oil/copper/natgas/stocks 25% of spread |
Accounts marked "of spread" are rebated as a percentage of the spread actually paid; where the metals column is labelled separately (e.g. gold), that rate applies, and columns marked "See notes" follow the notes column. All other rows are per standard lot (1 lot). Final amounts are subject to the settlement statement.