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Brokers by Country · IE

Brokers in Ireland, 2026

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Ireland has become a major EU passporting hub since Brexit. CBI-authorised investment firms — Interactive Brokers Ireland, eToro Europe, IBKR Europe — handle EU-wide passporting where the UK FCA licence no longer reaches. Domestic retail trading volume is modest relative to passported flow.

7 / 9 brokers accept Ireland

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  1. Editorial top pick

    01AvaTrade

    Local licenseASICFSCACBIBVI
    Open account at AvaTrade
    Avg spread
    0.90pip
    broker-published typical
    Cost / lot
    $9.00
    no commission
    Min deposit
    $100
    Max leverage
    1:400
    EU/UK/AU retail: 1:30 · FSCA / BVI entities: up to 1:400

    Regulated in 6 jurisdictions · Spread-only pricing at 0.9 pip = ~$9/lot round-turn — wider than ECN/Raw brokers at similar volume

    Fits ifYou are AU or EU retail and want CBI + ASIC double cover with 20 years of operating history
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, AvaOptions, DupliTrade

    Founded in 2006 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

  2. 02FxPro

    Local licenseFCACySECSCBFSCA
    Open account at FxPro
    Avg spread
    0.30pip
    midpoint of broker range
    Cost / lot
    $10.00
    incl. $7 commission
    Min deposit
    $100
    Max leverage
    1:500
    EU/UK retail: 1:30 · SCB (Bahamas) entity: 1:500

    Four diversified regulators (FCA, CySEC, FSCA, SCB) with 18+ years operating history · MT4/MT5 Standard accounts are spread-only at ~1.2 typical pips — only use cTrader or Raw if you want commission-based pricing

    Fits ifYou are EU or UK retail and want double tier-1 cover (FCA + CySEC) at one broker
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, FxPro Edge

    Founded in 2006 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

  3. 03Tickmill

    Local licenseFCACySECFSAFSCA
    Open account at Tickmill
    Avg spread
    0.20pip
    editorial estimate
    Cost / lot
    $8.00
    incl. $6 commission
    Min deposit
    $100
    Max leverage
    1:1000
    EU/UK retail: 1:30 · Seychelles entity: 1:1000

    Raw account: 0.0 from-spread + $6 round-turn — ECN-style pricing in a commission-based tier · Broker publishes "from" spreads only — realised typical is not disclosed on the accounts page

    Fits ifYou are EU or UK retail and want FCA + CySEC double cover with ECN-style commission pricing
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5

    Founded in 2014 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

  4. 04Deriv

    Local licenseBVIMFSA
    Open account at Deriv
    Avg spread
    0.70pip
    editorial estimate
    Cost / lot
    $7.00
    no commission
    Min deposit
    $5
    Max leverage
    1:1000
    EU retail (MFSA Malta): 1:30 · Labuan / Vanuatu / BVI entities: up to 1:1000

    $5 minimum + 25 years of operating history (since 1999 as Binary.com, rebranded Deriv in 2020) · Forex is secondary to synthetic indices (their proprietary product) — CFD instrument breadth is narrower than ECN-focused brokers like Tickmill

    Fits ifYou trade synthetic indices (Volatility, Crash, Boom) — Deriv invented this product category
    PlatformsMetaTrader 5, Deriv X

    Founded in 1999 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

  5. 05XM Group

    Local licenseASICCySECIFSC
    Open account at XM Group
    Avg spread
    1.30pip
    midpoint of broker range
    Cost / lot
    $13.00
    no commission
    Min deposit
    $5
    Max leverage
    1:1000
    EU/AU retail: 1:30 · XM Global (offshore entity): up to 1:1000

    $5 minimum makes starting cheap · Standard account EUR/USD spread 1.0–1.6 pip (broker-published range) + $0 commission ≈ $13/lot — one of the highest costs in our list

    Fits ifYou want the lowest-friction entry in our list — $5 minimum deposit
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Web Trader

    Founded in 2009 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

  6. 06Bybit

    Open account at Bybit
    Avg spread
    0.10pip
    broker-published typical
    Cost / lot
    $4.00
    incl. $3 commission
    Min deposit
    None
    Max leverage
    1:500
    Up to 1:500 on FX/CFD via MT5 · 1:100+ on crypto perpetuals · no ESMA cap (offshore crypto-CFD exchange)

    MT5 CFD offering with ~0.1 typical spread + ≈$3 RT equivalent — cost-competitive with ECN tiers despite crypto-first business · FX CFDs are secondary product — Bybit core business is crypto derivatives, FX depth and liquidity differ from dedicated forex brokers

    Fits ifYou already trade crypto at Bybit and want FX CFDs in the same unified-margin account
    PlatformsMetaTrader 5, Bybit

    Founded in 2018 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

  7. 07RoboForex

    IFSC
    Open account at RoboForex
    Avg spread
    0.20pip
    broker-published typical
    Cost / lot
    $6.00
    incl. $4 commission
    Min deposit
    $10
    Max leverage
    1:500
    IFSC Belize offshore only — ECN tier; separate Pro account reaches 1:2000

    ECN account: 0.2 typical + $4 round-turn ≈ $6/lot — among cheapest commission tiers in our list · IFSC Belize only — no tier-1 regulator, no FSCS-equivalent protection

    Fits ifYou're in a non-restricted, non-EU-focused jurisdiction and want ECN-style $6/lot pricing at a $10 entry minimum
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, R Stocks Trader

    Founded in 2009 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

Country context

Regulator
CBI · Central Bank of Ireland — financial regulator and central bank for the Republic of Ireland
Currency
EUR
Payment methods
SEPAApple PayVisaBank transfer
Tax

Capital gains tax is 33% on profits above the €1,270 annual personal exemption. Forex and CFD profits are typically subject to CGT for occasional traders; profits from frequent or systematic trading may be reclassified as income subject to PAYE/USC/PRSI at marginal rates up to 52%.

Retail trading rules

ESMA-aligned: 1:30 majors, 1:20 minors and gold, 1:10 non-gold commodities and major indices, 1:5 individual equities, 1:2 crypto CFDs. Investor Compensation Company (ICCL) covers up to €20,000 or 90% of net loss per eligible client. Negative balance protection is mandatory for retail.

Frequently asked

Which brokers accept residents of Ireland?+

7 of 9 brokers in our ranking accept Ireland: AvaTrade, FxPro, Tickmill, Deriv, XM Group.

Who regulates brokers for Ireland?+

Primary regulator: CBI — Central Bank of Ireland — financial regulator and central bank for the Republic of Ireland.

What payment methods are available?+

Common methods: SEPA, Apple Pay, Visa, Bank transfer.

What are the tax rules for trading in Ireland?+

Capital gains tax is 33% on profits above the €1,270 annual personal exemption. Forex and CFD profits are typically subject to CGT for occasional traders; profits from frequent or systematic trading may be reclassified as income subject to PAYE/USC/PRSI at marginal rates up to 52%.

Scope of coverage

Brokers tracked
14
Regulators indexed
55
Regulator actions logged
2
Latest pricing verification
Jun 1, 2026

Pricing and licensing status refresh weekly; the ranking is reviewed quarterly.