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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.

6 / 8 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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  6. 06RoboForex

    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

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?+

6 of 8 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
Jul 14, 2026

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