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HF Markets vs Tickmill

Side-by-side comparison of HF Markets and Tickmill on every dimension professional traders care about — from fees and leverage to regulators, scalping rules, and EA support. Updated May 2026.

Reviewed & ranked byTradingEdge IC License — Investment Consultant (Thai SEC) Strategic Partner of Top-Tier Brokers
Published April 1, 2026·Last updated May 3, 2026·See our review methodology
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HF Markets
4.8 · Saint Vincent & the Grenadines

HF Markets is a multi-regulated broker with 5 licenses worldwide. Founded in 2010 in Cyprus, it focuses on credibility for Asian and Middle Eastern clients — a top pick among Thai traders thanks to True Wallet / PromptPay / direct-bank integration.

$12/lotSpread 0.1p1:2000
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Tickmill
4.5 · London, UK / Limassol

Tickmill is a UK broker founded in 2014, focused on low spreads and tight commissions for the algorithmic / scalping crowd. FCA + CySEC + FSA + Labuan regulation.

$7/lotSpread 0p1:500
Verdict

Too close to call — pick the one that fits your style.

HF Markets: 4 · Tickmill: 4 · tied: 5
FieldHF MarketsTickmill
Rebate per lot$12 / lot$7 / lot
Spread from0.1 pips0 pips
Execution speed90 ms36 ms
Max leverage1:20001:500
Min deposit$10$100
User rating4.8 / 5 (2,841)4.5 / 5 (2,410)
Trust score8.61 / 108.82 / 10
Execution typeMarket Execution / STPECN / NDD
Liquidity providers11+14+
RegulatorsFCA (UK) #801701 · CySEC (CY) #183/12 · FSCA (ZA) #46632FCA (UK) #717270 · CySEC (CY) #278/15 · FSCA (ZA) #49464
PlatformsMT4 · MT5 · HFM Mobile · HFM WebTraderMT4 · MT5 · cTrader · Tickmill Trader · TradingView
Payout frequencyรายวันรายวัน
Withdrawal timeภายใน 24 ชม.1 วันทำการ
Swap-free / Islamic
Scalping allowed
EA / algo allowed
Negative balance protection
Strengths of HF Markets
  • Up to $12/lot rebate — among the highest in Tier-1
  • Fast deposits/withdrawals via True Wallet, PromptPay, Krungthai/SCB in minutes
  • Cent account (from $5) suits beginners
  • 5 main licenses (FCA, CySEC, FSCA, DFSA, FSA)
  • High swap on certain pairs (GBPJPY, AUDNZD)
  • Free Islamic account requires request within 30 days
Strengths of Tickmill
  • $30 No Deposit Bonus — risk-free start
  • Pro account spread 0.0 + $4/lot commission
  • FCA + CySEC + FSA + Labuan regulation
  • Daily withdrawals
  • Bonus has volume requirements
  • Limited Thai-language support

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