IFCMarkets.com Review

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Updated: Feb 28, 2024
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IFCMarkets is a forex broker. IFC Markets offers the MT4 and MT5 forex trading top platform. IFCMarkets.com offers over 45 forex currency pairs, cfds, commodities, stocks, index, gold, silver, oil, bitcoin for your personal investment and trading options.

2012: Another forums account created by an IFC employee posing as a happy customer.  On the same day, a fake client review was left from the same location.  September - 2 more fake "client" reviews have been left from IFC's offices.

The FPA recommends a very high level of caution dealing with IFC Markets.

2011: Another forums account created by an IFC employee.  This one asked people to contact him to find out about a good broker.
2010:  Two forums accounts created by IFC employees.  One pretended to be a potential client.  One pretended to be a happy customer.

Somehow it is related to InfinMarkets.com

Other websites of this company include IFCM.co.uk.

Broker Details

Minimum Trade Size: 0.01
Maximum Leverage: 400:1
Minimum to Open Live: $1
Established: 2006
Address: Tortola, British Virgin Islands, VG1110, United Kingdom
Contact: support@ifcmarkets.com, +44 20 8123 1920
Regional offices:
Regulators: BVI FSC #SIBA/L/14/1073
Prohibited countries:
Trading platforms: MT4, MT5, NetTradeX
Web Trading: βœ… Yes
Mobile Trading: βœ… Yes

Trading Instruments

Currencies: (45+)
Cryptocurrencies: (3) Bitcoin
CFD: (620+) Gold, Silver, Other Precious Metals, Stocks, Stock Indexes, Oil, Other Commodities

Trading Conditions

EAs/Robots: βœ… Yes
News Trading: βœ… Yes
Scalping: βœ… Yes

Managed Accounts & Social Trading

Deposit Methods: Bank Wire (BankTransfer/SWIFT), VISA, MasterCard, Bitcoin, bitwallet, CASHU, Neteller, Pasargad Novin, Skrill, TC Pay (TopChange), Unistream, WebMoney, Western Union
Withdrawal Methods: Bank Wire (BankTransfer/SWIFT), VISA, MasterCard, Bitcoin, bitwallet, CASHU, Neteller, Skrill, TC Pay (TopChange), WebMoney, Western Union
* Please check broker website for more information
2.221 • 32 REVIEWS

Recent User Reviews of IFCMarkets.com

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Ikbtn
Lagos, Nigeria,
Dec 17, 2022,
Registered user

IFCMarkets hasn't paid me my money for about 10 months

Service use: Live Length of use: 0-3 Months
I started using ifcmarkets early this year, February to be precise. I deposited to their platform, traded a bit and made a withdrawal of some money which they paid.

I had more money in my account still, after the withdrawal, I saw that my account was locked. They asked me to provide evidence of proof of funds which I did. They stressed me for several document which I provided. I spoke to their support on rare occasions who were very rude and would even end the chat on me.

It's been over 9 months now.  They haven't opened my account and have refused to pay me my remaining money. This is a scam broker and should be reported to their regulatory body.
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Blacklive
Kuwait, Kuwait,
May 25, 2020,
Registered user

Scam Broker with Scammer Employees

Service use: Live Length of use: 0-3 Months
IFCMARKETS is Scam Broker with high level of scammers.

I will tell my story with them in last few days,

I opened MT4 account with IFCMarkets with fixed spread and with 400 leverages, I made deposit 310$

I was going to trade with OIL, WTI and Brent,

First thing I faced, in the demo account the spread is 6 pips, and I surprised when I open real account I found the spread for OIL is 12 pips, I inquired about that, they told me it was mistake from them that the spread was changed in real accounts but they didn't do same in demo accounts :)

Second thing I faced, in the trading hours sheet,  I saw the OIL market will close with them on Friday at 24:00 in my time, and I surprised that the market closed at 23:00,  
I inquired about that, the live chat couldn't give me any answer, they told me their office will answer me on next monday, and I got email from them saying the OIL market should close at 23:00, but they didn't give me answer why it mentioned in their trading hours sheet the OIL market will close at 24:00

NOW The big story

Last Friday, I tried to open trade 1.75 lot in Brent, and when I click on icon to open the trade, I surprised that it gave me only 1 lot and it skip the 0.75 of the lot, I inquired about that but no body give me any answer, they said they don't know why that happened, and I need to check with their office which will open on next Monday at 7am.

The 1 lot of Brent need 89.1$ of margin because I have 400 leverage in Oil, and 120$ for 12 pips spread, which mean I have free margin 99$

I really felt bad about that, the company never say anything correct and they are scam broker, then I decided to withdraw from them, I had free margin 99$, I made withdraw the 94$, it cut from my account, and operation was pending and in process.

After few hours I got email from them saying that, the withdraw rejected, because I don't have enough margin, and the amount will return back to my account !!!!

When I entered to my account I surprised again I saw that I have free margin only 10.45$ ???? where is the 99$ ???

I checked why of that !!!!!

The BIG SURPRICED

The company changed my leverage from 400 to 200 without informing me, and because of that change, the 1 lot margin need 178.2$ , with the 120$ for spread, which mean, the only free margin I have is 10.45.

I tried 10s times to contact via live chat support, they refused to help me, they said they can't do anything and I need to talk with office on Monday 7am.


The Game is Disclose

Now the market open and my account wiped !!!!


Be carful from the broker IFCMARKETS
2 traders have found this review helpful
J
JohnY.
Ontario, Canada,
Apr 29, 2020,
Registered user

Intentional break-down of the platform & other issues

Service use: Live Length of use: 0-3 Months
I am not new to Forex. I changed my previous trader as I have relocated to Canada. My inconveniences with this company are: 1- It is very difficult to fund the account via debit/credit card & Neteller as the company is registered under Casinos & Gamblers! Wire transfers to fund the account isn't feasible for various reasons as you may know already mainly time taken to fund/withdraw & the charges. 2- In a month time the company halted the platform twice once they expect high movement due to news (mainly USA news). 3- Trading DowJ isn't spontaneous when the markets open which permits the trader from benefiting from the initial few minutes. 4-After you put your instructions on the system in many cases you have to contact a representative or it may end up that your request is delayed for days! This is a true review & I have sent to the company with my negative feedback and notified them that I will post negative reviewed before I post. I don't trust this company.
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Eric
Hong Kong, Hong Kong,
Dec 7, 2019,
Guest

Terrible service manner

Service use: Live Length of use: 3-6 Months
I am ok with the trading condition they privided, but their customer service representives are in lack of basic service manner.
F
Franck
B, France,
Oct 3, 2018,
Guest

MOVE AWAY-COMPLAINTS AGAINST IFC MARCKETS

Move away from the seedy broker IFC Markets. A shame on trading activity.
They have a weak choice of stocks to trade, their spreads and prices are not competitive and this is not a broker.
The staff is arrogant, lies and never use any polite sentences to close their emails.
There are many problems about withdrawals as they pretend to make wire transfers using a very strange bank (Arm Swiss Bank based in Armenia!) and withdraws were not received on accounts!
Several members of IFC Markets and Arm Swiss Bank staff are reported to prosecutor and FSA!
If you want to make withdraws and to close your account, IFC Markets changes the rule and allows you to make them only by wire transfers instead of crediting credit cards or Skrill.
These process and method are unfair and abusive.
A complaint is on the way against IFC and their very doubtful bank for fraud, embezzlement, misleading advertising and illgal practices.
We also see that the poor staff blocked the profile on the chat and became very rude and totally disrespectful by email.
Such a company won't stay a long time on the market and must be banned.
We have several others brokers largely better, cheaper and really professionals with never a problem with withdraws.
Actually, more than 2000 euros of our funds are missing because of failure of their withdraw process and both companies will have serious
problems if they do not pay back our funds.
2 traders have found this review helpful
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Rodney
Spain,
Aug 25, 2018,
Guest

IFC Markets

I began to trade on the recommendation of a friend. ifc markets is really a good broker. Starting from fixed spread, ending with a reliable regulator, the execution of orders is normal.
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Alex
Limassol, Cyprus,
Jul 5, 2018,
Guest

Scam

Scam broker, they canceled my profit (only 1500 eur), returned my deposit to skrill forcibly without covering transfer commissions, without any explanation of the reason.

So if they can kick a client for such small money, you must definitely stay away from them.
G
goran
australia, Australia,
Aug 7, 2017,
Guest

No regulation

they are dodgy russian / Israelis. no real regulation and incorporated in BVI, owners really live in Cyprus.

please stay away because the prices are no real.
1 trader has found this review helpful
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Stas
Moscow, Russian Federation,
Jul 18, 2017,
Guest

Stay away from this broker

Terrible broker. Classic market maker. If you consistently keep making winning trades, they start playing with your spread and leverage. Stay away from these guys, if you are planning to trade long term, if you are scalping.
C
Coito
Madrid, Spain,
Jan 28, 2017,
Guest

Scam broker using MultiNicks for take clients in Forums. http://www.burbuja.info/inmobiliaria/bolsa-e-inversiones/796801-ifc-markets-pci-geworko.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum deposit for IFCMarkets?

The minimum deposit required by IFC Markets depends on the account type.
  • NetTradeX Beginner and MetaTrader 4, 5 Micro accounts: No minimum.
  • Standard account in NetTrader: $1000.
  • Standard account in MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5: $1000/€1000/JP¥100 000

Is IFCMarkets regulated?

IFCMarekts is regulated and licensed by the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (BVI FSC), with certificate No. SIBA/L/14/1073, to carry out investment business of the following categories:
  • Category 1: Dealing in Investments
  • Sub-category B: Dealing as Principal
  • Category 2: Arranging Deals in Investments

What leverages does IFC Markets offer?

IFC Markets offers variable leverage sizes depending Account types.
  • NetTradeX Demo 1:1 - 1:400
  • NetTradeX Beginner 1:1 - 1:400 
  • NetTradeX Standard 1:1 - 1:200
  • MetaTrader 4, 5 Demo 1:1 - 1:400
  • MetaTrader 4,5 Micro 1:1 - 1:400 
  • MetaTrader 4,5 Standard 1:1 - 1:200