TIOmarkets (Trade I.O) is an online forex and CFD broker that serves traders through two regulated entities: TIO Markets UK Ltd for UK clients and Trade I.O Ltd for international clients. It offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and its own TIOmarkets mobile app for iOS, Android and Windows, and the app includes TradingView charts for technical analysis.
A Standard account is created automatically at sign-up, and Nano, Raw and VIP Black accounts can be opened later under the same profile. The Nano and Standard accounts start from $20, the Raw account from $250 and the VIP Black account from $1,000, so there is a route for small first deposits as well as for active traders who want raw spreads.
Beyond trading accounts, TIOmarkets offers copy trading, PAMM accounts, an Islamic swap-free option and an Investment account. Support is available 24/7 by phone, live chat and email, and the broker promotes a 30% deposit bonus (terms and eligibility apply). The sections below cover regulation, costs, accounts, platforms and what to check before you fund an account.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2015 |
| Headquarters | Cyprus |
| Regulated by | CySEC,FSC,FSCA |
| Min Deposit | $20 |
| Max Leverage | Standard: up to unlimited (conditional) · Raw & VIP Black: up to 1:500 · UK clients: FCA limits |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, TIOmarkets app |
| Islamic Account | Available |
| Copy Trading | Available |
| Demo Account | Available |
TIOmarkets operates through more than one entity, and the one you join depends on where you live. Check the entity named in your client agreement and verify it on the regulator's register.
| Entity | Regulator | Licence | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIO Markets UK Ltd | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), UK | FRN 488900 | UK clients |
| Trade I.O Ltd | Financial Services Authority (FSA), Seychelles | SD167 (Securities Dealer) | International clients |
| Account | Typical Spread | Commission/Lot | All-In Cost | Standard Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard account | from 1.1 pips | $0 | from 1.1 pips | from 1.1 pips |
| Raw account | from 0.0 pips | $6 per lot | from 0.0 pips + $6/lot | — |
| VIP Black account | from 0.3 pips | $0 | from 0.3 pips | — |
| Feature | Available |
|---|---|
| Demo Account | Yes |
| ECN/Raw Account | Yes |
| Islamic (Swap-free) | Yes |
| Scalping Allowed | Yes |
| Hedging Allowed | Yes |
| Expert Advisors (EA) | Yes |
| Copy Trading | Yes |
TIOmarkets promotes a 30% bonus on deposits. Terms and eligibility apply, and availability depends on your jurisdiction and the entity you join. Read the current promotion terms on the TIOmarkets website before accepting any bonus.
TIOmarkets supports MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 on desktop, web and mobile, plus the proprietary TIOmarkets app for iOS, Android and Windows. The TIOmarkets app includes TradingView charts, so you can analyse price action with TradingView tools inside the app.
TIOmarkets offers an Islamic (swap-free) account option for traders who cannot receive or pay overnight swap interest.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Islamic Account Available | Yes |
| Swap Fees | No swap fees |
| Hidden Admin Fees | Verify with broker before trading |
| How to Apply | Contact support after opening standard account |
| Approval Time | Usually same business day |
| Asset Class | Examples | Available | Typical Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forex Major Pairs | EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY | All available | See spreads table above |
| Gold (XAU/USD) | Spot Gold | Available | See spreads table above |
| Silver (XAG/USD) | Spot Silver | Available | See spreads table above |
| Oil CFDs | WTI Crude, Brent Crude | Available | $0.03-$0.05 |
| Stock Indices | S&P500, NASDAQ, DAX, FTSE | Available | See spreads table above |
| Crypto CFDs | BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL | Available | See spreads table above |
| Shares CFDs | Apple, Tesla, Amazon | Available | 0.02% |
| Broker | Min Deposit | EUR/USD | Islamic | TradingView | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tio Markets (current) | $20 | from 1.1 pips | Yes | Yes | 3.9 |
| Pepperstone | $0 | 0.09 pips | Yes | Yes | 4.9 |
| IC Markets | $200 | 0.02 pips | Yes | No | 4.8 |
| Exness | $10 | 0.10 pips | Yes | No | 4.8 |
TIOmarkets suits traders who want a low $20 starting deposit, a choice between commission-free and raw-spread accounts, copy trading and round-the-clock support. UK traders get an FCA-authorised entity, while international traders should weigh the Seychelles regulation and the risks of very high leverage. As with any CFD provider, only trade money you can afford to lose.