tickmill
Twine
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Overview
tickmill was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in GRENADINES, while Twine was established in 2008 and is based in USA. tickmill holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Twine is regulated by Unregulated among others. tickmill serves 12,000,000+ clients worldwide; Twine has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at tickmill and $100 at Twine.
| Feature | tickmill | Twine |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| 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-F323 | Unregulated |
| Founded | 2020 | 2008 |
| Country | GRENADINES | USA |
| Clients | 12,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between tickmill and Twine, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Twine has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at tickmill). Twine charges withdrawal fees while tickmill does not, giving tickmill an edge for frequent withdrawers. Twine applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; tickmill does not. Overall, Twine scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | tickmill | Twine |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
tickmill offers MT5, cTrader, while Twine supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. Twine edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | tickmill | Twine |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | 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 | iPhone,iPad,Android,Tablet |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how tickmill and Twine compare. Twine runs regular live webinars; tickmill does not. Both provide video tutorials. Twine publishes daily market commentary; tickmill does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Twine maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Twine scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | tickmill | Twine |
|---|---|---|
| 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. tickmill accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Twine supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). tickmill uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. tickmill scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | tickmill | Twine |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| 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 tickmill and Twine offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. tickmill supports 8 languages and Twine supports 2, giving tickmill broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | tickmill | Twine |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, and Chinese |