global prime
IG
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Overview
global prime was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while IG was established in 1974 and is based in UK. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. global prime serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; IG has 178,500+. The minimum deposit is $250 at global prime and $200 at IG.
| Feature | global prime | IG |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $200 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F249 | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2018 | 1974 |
| Country | United Kingdom | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 178,500+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between global prime and IG, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. IG has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $200 (vs $250 at global prime). global prime charges withdrawal fees while IG does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. global prime charges deposit fees; IG does not. Overall, IG scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | global prime | IG |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $200 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
global prime offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while IG supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. IG supports social and copy trading features, which global prime does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | global prime | IG |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, Mac, Web Trader, L2 Dealer, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how global prime and IG compare. IG runs regular live webinars; global prime does not. Both provide video tutorials. IG publishes daily market commentary; global prime does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. IG maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. IG scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | global prime | IG |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. global prime accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while IG supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal). global prime uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. global prime scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | global prime | IG |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | Yes |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both global prime and IG offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. global prime supports 8 languages and IG supports 5, giving global prime broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | global prime | IG |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese |