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IFIC Bank

Regulated
Bangladesh
,
Since 1976
Last Updated:

Trading Conditions

Min Deposit:
N/A
Max Leverage:
N/A
Account Types
BasicBasicBasic+1 more

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Funding Methods

8 methods

Domestic Debit Card

debit card
Instant
Fee:
Free
Fee:
Free

RTGS Transfer

wire transfer
Instant
Fee:
BDT 100
Fee:
Free

NPSB Transfer

wire transfer
Instant
Fee:
Free
Fee:
Free

Credit Card Transfer

credit card
Instant
Fee:
1.0%
Fee:
Free

International Bank Transfer

bank transfer
3 days
Fee:
Free
Fee:
Free

Bank Cards

credit card
Instant
Fee:
Free
Fee:
Free

Mobile Money/M-Pesa

e wallet
Instant
Fee:
Free
Fee:
Free

African Local Bank

bank transfer
Instant
Fee:
Free
Fee:
Free

Performance Metrics

Excellent Performance
Performance chart: 1: Regulation 34%, 2: License 63%, 3: Software 0%, 4: Spread 0%, 5: Account Type 10%, 6: Symbol 0%
Regulation
34%Poor
License
63%Fair
Software
0%Poor
Spread
0%Poor
Account Type
10%Poor
Symbol
0%Poor

Company Information

Full Name:IFIC Bank Limited
Founded:1976
Headquarters:Bangladesh
Enterprise Offices:N/A

Customer Support

Phone:
+880‑2‑9563020
Live Chat:
business_hours
Response Time:
—
Languages:
English
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Editorial review
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Broker Summary

What Wikilix has recorded about IFIC Bank: its history, the licences it holds, its trading conditions and its fees.

Introduction and Overview

IFIC Bank is a significant entity within the financial sector, especially known for its activities as a trading broker. The financial sector is quite broad and competitive; however, IFIC Bank intends to create its niche within this sector by providing its clients with specialized trading solutions and services. The broker’s business model is expected to satisfy the requirements of both amateur and professional traders.

Although the interest in IFIC Bank has been increasing over time, information on its activities and conditions of trading as well as the services it provides has been restricted. This article will attempt to cover all the aspects related to IFIC Bank's activity in the trading and financial service sector.

BACKGROUND AND HISTORY

IFIC Bank was established in 1999 and is operating in Bangladesh, providing different types of savings options and earning schemes along with a smart mobile banking application. The bank has different types of accounts and competitive rates for deposits, but it is unregulated at the moment.

As there is limited information available in the public domain, it becomes quite tough to define the overall development process of IFIC Bank regarding their trading services and strategies. This absence of detailed information in the past highlights the importance of direct contact with IFIC, if required, by potential clients for further information.

The IFIC Bank is offering trading services that will be beneficial to traders seeking to access the various financial markets available today. Though there is not detailed information about the products that the company offers, the fact is that the company is offering the necessary tools required by traders to suit their trading profiles.

Generally, brokers in this category provide trading facilities for forex, commodities, indices, and perhaps CFDs. However, without specific information to support it, it is safe to assume that IFIC Bank’s facilities may be more restricted or niche. It is also likely that trading facilities and ease of use are included in the broker’s scope.

Regulatory compliance

Another important consideration for assessment of any trading broker is regulation. Sadly, not much information is known or reported about IFIC Bank regulation and its credentials as a registered and regulated broker. It should be noted that the lack of information on regulation makes IFIC Bank a broker to exercise extra caution on before considering any engagement.

Here is the summary table that indicates the status of the existing regulation information on IFIC Bank.

Regulator

License Number

Status

Restricted Data Available

Not publicly disclosed

Trading Conditions and Platform Technology

The trading conditions, including spreads, leverage, and minimum opening balances, form a huge consideration for any trader regarding the cost and convenience of broker services. Unfortunately, direct information about IFIC Bank’s trading conditions is not easily available.

Lack of transparency may pose a problem for traders seeking straightforward and favorable trading conditions.

Also, information about the trading platforms supported by IFIC Bank, such as whether it supports popular platforms like MetaTrader 4 or uses proprietary software, is not provided. Technologies involved in the services offered by the brokers have contributed to differences in trading experiences.

Here's a summary of what can be gleaned on the trading terms between IFIC Bank and their trading partners based on existing data:

Trading Condition

Details

Spreads

Limited information available

Leverage

Limited information available

Minimum Deposit

Data not available

Trading Platforms

Limited information available

Fees and Charges

Analysis of the fee structure is critical for traders to assess the overall trading cost incurred when using a broker. The fees may be in terms of commissions, deposit fee/withdrawal fees, and other fees charged in respect of their services. Unfortunately, IFIC Bank does not provide information on its fees.

In the absence of fee transparency, it is rather challenging to make a determination as to the competitiveness of the IFIC Bank’s fee structure or compare it even to other brokers. It is better for potential customers to call the IFIC Bank to gather the latest fee data.

Fee Type

Details

Deposit Fees

Limited information available

Withdrawing Funds

No data available

Commission

Limited information available

Conclusion

IFIC Bank introduces itself as a trading broker operating within the financial sector, but information on their operations, trading conditions, and regulatory information and fees, among others, is surprisingly not easily accessible. As a result, therefore, it is hard to give a complete review and analysis of the company relative to others. When it comes to IFIC Bank, potential investors are advised to exercise due diligence before engaging in any trading activity. Transparency and regulatory compliance play a crucial role when selecting a trusted trading party. This holds especially true when looking at the world of Forex Trading.

Regulation check

Regulatory Licenses

IFIC Bank is listed with a tier-1 or tier-2 licence that we have not yet checked against the regulator's register. An unchecked licence is not a finding either way.

0 of 1 checked
Licences on record
1
Confirmed on register
0
Tier 1 or 2
1
Offshore
0

WIKILIX

Licence intelligence

The only licence on file

Licence Verification Record

Securities and Exchange Commission No number recorded

Recorded from the firm's own disclosure. Not yet checked against the register.

Jurisdiction
Bangladesh
Authority strength
Tier 1 (securities)
Licence type
Financial Service
Not yet checked on the register

Client protection under this licence

  • Compensation schemeSIPC insures up to $500,000 per customer (including $250,000 cash)
  • Complaints routeSEC Tips/Complaints/Referral
  • Maximum leverage1:50

These are the rules SEC sets for the firms it licenses. They are not a statement about how IFIC Bank applies them, or about which of its companies would hold your account.

A licence record describes what an authority published. It is not an endorsement, and Wikilix does not issue authorisations.

Trading accounts
Updated

Account Types

4 account types on record. Minimum deposit from BDT 10. Leverage up to 1:1.

4 account types
AccountMin DepositLeverageCommission
BasicStandardNot recorded1:1Not specified
BasicStandardBDT 101:1Not specified
BasicStandardNot recorded1:1Not specified
BasicStandardNot recorded1:1Not specified
Account names and conditions as published by IFIC Bank, recorded by Wikilix.
Deposits & withdrawals

Funding Methods

10 ways to fund an account. One with no deposit fee. 9 credit instantly. The costliest way in is RTGS Transfer at BDT 100.

10 methods
MethodDeposit feeWithdrawal feeMin depositWithdrawal min / maxProcessing
Domestic Debit CardDebit Card
Cash withdrawals are free of charge when using IFIC Bank's own PoS machines. Only available for use within Bangladesh.
FreeFreeNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedInstant
RTGS TransferWire Transfer
Transactions processed after 3:00 PM or on weekends/public holidays will be processed on the next working day. Available only within Bangladesh.
BDT 100Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedInstant
NPSB TransferWire Transfer
Transactions processed after cut-off times or on weekends/public holidays will be processed on the next working day. Available only within Bangladesh.
Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedInstant
Credit Card TransferCredit Card
Processing fee is 1% or BDT 150, whichever is higher, plus VAT. Available only within Bangladesh.
1%Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedInstant
International Bank TransferBank Transfer
Fees may apply as per correspondent bank's charges. Available for international transactions.
Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded3 days
Bank CardsCredit Card1Not recordedNot recordedUSD 100Not recordedNot recordedInstant
Mobile Money/M-PesaE-Wallet2Not recordedNot recordedUSD 5Not recordedNot recordedInstant
African Local BankBank Transfer2Not recordedNot recordedUSD 5Not recordedNot recordedInstant
Crypto CurrenciesCryptocurrency1Not recordedNot recordedUSD 20Not recordedNot recordedInstant
BitwalletE-WalletDeposits are processed instantly.Not recordedNot recordedUSD 10Not recordedNot recordedInstant

Broker's notes on these methods

  1. Deposits are processed instantly. Available for international transactions. · applies to 2 methods
  2. Deposits are processed instantly. Available within supported regions. · applies to 2 methods
Fees, limits and processing times as published by IFIC Bank, recorded by Wikilix.
Social channels

Social Presence

5 official channels on record.

5 channels
Channels as published by the broker, recorded by Wikilix.
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IFIC Bank

Most Popular Questions
IFIC Bank Limited offers customer support through live chat during business hours, email, and phone. They provide support primarily in English and maintain active social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
IFIC Bank Limited does not charge commissions on trading accounts. However, specific details about spreads, minimum deposits, or leverage are not specified in the provided context.
IFIC Bank Limited supports various funding methods including domestic debit cards, RTGS transfers, credit card transfers, international bank transfers, mobile money, and cryptocurrencies. Processing times vary from instant to a few days depending on the method, and some fees apply, such as a 1% fee on credit card deposits.
IFIC Bank Limited is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Bangladesh, a government authority. The SEC is a Tier 1 securities regulator with strong risk management and client fund insurance measures. This regulation ensures compliance with local financial laws and investor protection standards.
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