IG Fees
What IG charges: spreads and commission by account type, deposit and withdrawal fees, processing times and the inactivity fee.
Deposit fee
None
Withdrawal fee
Free for card/e-wallet withdrawals in most cases; bank wire withdrawals may carry a fee of roughly $15 depending on entity and method
Inactivity fee
Around $12/month after 24 months of no trading (varies by entity)
What does IG charge?
IG quotes EUR/USD from 0.6 pips advertised minimum; ~0.9-1.0 pips typical real-world (independent testing, late 2025) on its CFD trading account account. 4 of the 4 payment methods listed take deposits free of charge.
Typical spreads
| Instrument | Account | Spread | Commission |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | CFD trading account | 0.6 pips advertised minimum; ~0.9-1.0 pips typical real-world (independent testing, late 2025) | None |
| EUR/USD | Forex Direct / DMA (L2 Dealer) | 0.55 pips typical (independent testing, late 2025) | From roughly $6 per 100k lot, scaling down with volume |
| XAU/USD (Gold) | CFD trading account | From around 0.3 points | None |
| FTSE 100 | CFD trading account | From around 1 point | None |
Deposit & withdrawal fees
| Method | Deposit fee | Withdrawal fee | Processing time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank wire | Free | Around $15 (varies by entity/currency) | 1-3 business days |
| Debit/credit card | Free | Free | Instant to a few business days |
| PayPal | Free | Free | Instant to 1 business day |
| Apple Pay | Free | Not applicable (funding only) | Instant |
IG fee questions
Does IG charge a withdrawal fee?
IG withdrawal fee: Free for card/e-wallet withdrawals in most cases; bank wire withdrawals may carry a fee of roughly $15 depending on entity and method.
Does IG charge an inactivity fee?
IG inactivity fee: Around $12/month after 24 months of no trading (varies by entity).
Does IG charge a deposit fee?
IG deposit fee: None.