IC Markets vs RoboForex (2026) – Poland Broker Comparison

For Poland traders the biggest cost difference is in spreads. IC Markets offers raw ECN accounts starting from 0.0 pips on EUR/USD with a $7 per lot round-turn commission. RoboForex's Pro Standard account has spreads from 0.5 pips with zero commission, while its ECN account starts at 0.1 pips with a higher commission. When you trade EUR/PLN or USD/PLN, IC Markets typically shows tighter interbank pricing, but both brokers charge wide spreads on PLN pairs due to thinner liquidity. A Poland-based trader scalping EUR/USD or using MT5 on the Warsaw session will save 3-5 USD per lot on IC Markets, but that saving disappears if you only trade a couple of lots a month. RoboForex's lower minimum balance and no-commission accounts make it cheaper for beginners trading under $100 per position.

Both brokers support MT4 and MT5, which are the default platforms for Polish traders. IC Markets adds cTrader, a platform popular with tech-savvy scalpers for its advanced order flow and Time & Sales indicators. RoboForex offers its proprietary RTrader platform with advanced risk management and copy trading, plus MetaTrader and WebTrader. Polish traders who prefer automation, MQL5 signals or cTrader automation should lean toward IC Markets. Those who want a simple mobile experience and a local Polish trading server should consider RoboForex, which operates a low-latency server in Warsaw and offers localized Polish guides. Both brokers provide Linux VPS hosting, but IC Markets has more advanced infrastructure options for high-frequency traders.

IC Markets executes trades on raw ECN liquidity from Tier-1 banks with average execution speed around 40 ms and no dealing desk. It runs servers in Equinix NY4 and LD4, but Polish traders rarely experience requotes. RoboForex also offers ECN execution on its separate ECN account, but its liquidity depth is thinner on exotic and PLN pairs. During high-impact Polish GDP or NBP rate announcements, IC Markets generally maintains tighter spreads and fewer slippage events. RoboForex offers fixed execution on Standard accounts, which is more predictable for beginner traders, but the trade-offs are wider spreads on the same instrument.

IC Markets is regulated by ASIC in Australia and FSA in Seychelles, with no CySEC entity. RoboForex runs EU operations through its Cyprus entity RoboMarkets Ltd, licensed by CySEC, which allows it to passport into Poland under MiFID II. This is a key regulatory difference for Poland trader. With RoboForex under CySEC, Polish clients get negative balance protection and access to the European Ombudsman track, while IC Markets clients on the Seychelles entity have neither. The Polish KNF does not endorse either broker; in fact, KNF has issued warnings about unregulated entities with similar names, so Polish traders should always verify they are using the exact domains and regulated entity listed on this page. For deposits via BLIK or credit card, the payment route also depends on which entity the account is opened under.

Poland traders can deposit at both brokers using BLIK, Bank Transfer, and Credit Card. IC Markets supports BLIK through its preferred p2p payment providers, but settlement is not instant and can take 5-30 minutes depending on the provider. RoboForex integrates BLIK natively, crediting PLN to your trading account within minutes. Bank Transfer via SEPA or Polish domestic Przelew is available at both; IC Markets accepts PLN transfers with conversion to USD, while RoboForex offers PLN as a base account currency. Credit cards (Visa/Mastercard) are processed instantly at both brokers, though some Polish banks block card deposits to offshore brokers. Withdrawals are fastest via BLIK and card, typically 1-24 hours for IC Markets and 1-6 hours for RoboForex. Bank withdrawals can take 1-3 business days and may require a signed form for RoboForex. Always withdraw to the same payment method used for funding to avoid AML questions.

Both IC Markets and RoboForex offer Islamic accounts for Polish Muslim traders. IC Markets provides swap-free accounts on Raw and Standard account types, with no swap fees on all instruments, but they are available only through customer support and cannot be changed back once activated. RoboForex offers swap-free conditions on all account types, including ECN, and applies a zero-swap mode for up to 30 days, after which an administration fee may apply. For Poland traders using the CySEC-regulated RoboForex entity, Islamic accounts comply with ESMA rules but may still have small holding fees after long periods. Neither broker charges an opening fee for Islamic accounts.

IC Markets offers support in English and some EU languages, but Polish is not officially listed; Polish traders can use live chat or email and usually get a response within minutes. RoboForex has dedicated Polish support via phone, live chat, and email, plus a Polish FAQ and Telegram group. For tech-savvy Polish traders who prefer self-service knowledge bases, IC Markets' extensive documentation is an advantage. For quick local help in your native language, RoboForex is clearly the better option.