Interactive Brokers

By /
Broker Review Verified

Interactive Brokers

Best suited to Experienced investors seeking broad global-market access

CFD Brokers Forex Brokers
100%Data quality
—Safety / 100
Commercial link unavailable for your location Open official evidence ↗ BestBRKR may earn a commission from partner links. Rankings are not determined by compensation.
RegulationSEC, FINRA, CFTC/NFA, FCA and other local regulators
LicenceFINRA CRD 36418; SEC 8-47257; FCA 208159 for IBUK
Minimum depositUSD 0 minimum balance and USD 0 maintenance fee are published for…
Fees / spreadSpot-currency commission starts at 0.20 basis point of trade value for the…
PlatformsClient Portal, IBKR Mobile, Trader Workstation and APIs
LeverageMargin is rules-based and varies by entity, product, portfolio and customer classification;…
VerificationChecked 2026-07-29
Legal entityInteractive Brokers LLC / Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Limited; entity varies by country
Country accessCommercial access restricted
Executive summary

Official regulator and company snapshot for Interactive Brokers.

Full review

Official-source starter profile. No editorial rating or affiliate link has been assigned. Verify current pricing, product eligibility and the entity serving your country before acting.

Verified snapshot

  • FINRA BrokerCheck lists Interactive Brokers LLC under CRD 36418 and SEC number 8-47257.
  • Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Limited publishes FCA reference 208159.
  • The serving entity, protection scheme and product access depend on residence.

Official sources

Source check completed 2026-07-28. Fees, rules and availability can change.

Platform and service experience

Funding and withdrawals

Multi-currency bank wire and country-specific electronic transfer methods are initiated through a Client Portal deposit notification.

Mobile app

IBKR Mobile and GlobalTrader, plus Client Portal and Trader Workstation.

Research and education

Trader Workstation tools, PortfolioAnalyst, scanners, research subscriptions, webinars and Traders’ Academy.

Keep comparing

Related profiles

CMC Markets logo

CMC Markets

Traders comparing proprietary multi-asset trading platforms

→
FOREX.com logo

FOREX.com

Forex traders comparing StoneX group platforms and account types

→
Risk warning

Trading and investing involve risk, including possible loss of capital. Verify current fees, rules, regulation and eligibility directly with the provider before opening an account.

Community experience

User Reviews

Submissions are moderated and remain separate from BestBRKR’s editorial score.

—0 approved reviews
Write a review
Scroll to Top