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IQ OPTION

Regulated
United Kingdom
Since 2013
Last Updated:

Trading Conditions

Min Deposit:
USD10
Max Leverage:
N/A
Account Types
  • Standard
  • VIP

Official website

iqoption.com

Online · checked Sep 10, 2026

Also on our record

  • eu.iqoption.comListed domain

Funding Methods

5 methods

Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro; no Electron)

credit card
Instant
Fee:Not recorded
Fee:Not recorded

E-wallets (Skrill, Neteller, WebMoney, Volt)

e wallet
Instant
Fee:Not recorded
Fee:Not recorded

Bank Transfers/Wires

bank transfer
Instant
Fee:Not recorded
Fee:Not recorded

Cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, USDT ERC20/TRC20)

crypto
Not recorded
Fee:Not recorded
Fee:Not recorded

Internet Banks and Local Payment Methods

other
Instant
Fee:Not recorded
Fee:Not recorded

Trust rating

High risk

47 out of 100 · 57% checked· Provisional

The licences it claims have not been checked on any official register.

We checked IQ OPTION on 2026-10-23 across its regulation, company record, client terms, trading offer and service, and could verify 57% of its record. It claims 2 licences on its site, but none has been checked on an official register yet. The score of 47 is what the checked record adds up to; nothing held it down. The rating stays provisional until a claimed licence is checked on an official register. What would move the score: licence held by the onboarding entity, verified age, transparency. No investigation has been published yet, so complaints and reputation are unknown. Its client terms have not been reviewed yet.

Score last calculated 2026/10/23

Company Information

Full Name:IQ OPTION BROKER
Founded:2013
Headquarters:United Kingdom
Enterprise Offices:N/A

Customer Support

Phone:
+44 20 8068 0760
Live Chat:
Available
Response Time:
—
Languages:
English
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Editorial review
Updated

Broker Summary

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

Introduction and Overview

Selecting a trustworthy broker is essential for traders—both new and experienced — in the fast-paced world of financial trading. In this regard, IQ OPTION BROKER may be a name you come across when looking for an online trading platform. However, despite the fact that you may be familiar with this name, there seems to be very few reliable or verified resources available concerning IQ OPTION BROKER, and these resources may not contain much information.

Our goal with this article is to gather all of the information we could find that relates to IQ OPTION BROKER and present it to you in a way that clearly indicates how reliable the information is in terms of accuracy and what information is missing. We hope that this will help you understand more about IQ OPTION BROKER as well as help you make informed decisions about the options available to you.

Background and History

Unfortunately, there isn't a lot of information available about the background of IQ OPTION BROKER as compared to most other established brokers who have an extensive history, history of the company's founders, and public records documenting the creation of the company and major milestones within the life cycle of the company.

Other than its website (http://iqoptionstrade.com/), it's challenging to find documentation to verify IQ OPTION BROKER within any independent financial resource. The lack of a documented history has made it difficult to evaluate how long the company has been in the financial services industry (i.e., the experience level of the company).

Key Features and Offerings

Since IQ OPTION BROKER does not provide any seldom-verified information through publicly available resources, we currently do not know what features and offerings it has. Most brokers offer a variety of different types of trading instruments, trading platforms, educational resources, and customer service; however, without reliable documentation, we cannot confirm which of these products and services are offered by IQ OPTION BROKER. It is important for prospective traders wanting to set-up an account at IQ OPTION BROKER to cautiously inquire directly from the broker on what types of trading instruments they offer, their platform ability to meet their needs, and what types of accounts may be opened.

Financial brokers' credibility is typically established based upon their being in compliance with the applicable regulators, and licensed by regulatory authorities. Unfortunately, we do not have verified information regarding the regulatory compliance or licensing of IQ OPTION BROKER, and we do not find a license or registrations exist for IQ OPTION BROKER that are located on their own website or with any known financial regulation database outside of their wiil.

As a result, traders may face a: heightened risk (i.e., no protection for investors, and the risk of losing their invested funds), because of not knowing if IQ OPTION BROKER holds a proper governmental regulation. We recommend all prospective traders verify any regulator and credentials directly with IQ OPTION BROKER, or through a credible financial authority prior to initiating trades.

The chart below demonstrates there is no verified regulatory information for IQ OPTION BROKER.

Regulator, License #, Status.

There is no known public information regarding the trading conditions at IQ OPTION BROKER; therefore, traders interested in trading with IQ OPTION BROKER should perform diligence before opening an account or providing any funds to IQ OPTION BROKER and verify any trading agreement and/or the platform functionality.Terms of Trading

Access to details about spreads, leverage and minimum deposits is not possible. There is no information available about trading platform technology or fees associated with IQ OPTION BROKER's service. Without access to information about the fee structure, traders cannot determine whether trading with that particular broker will be cost-effective. Furthermore, without transparency about fees, traders cannot know the potential costs involved in making trades through that broker, which can affect overall profitability and experience with an account.

User Reputation and Experience

User feedback and reputation are both signpost indicators of a broker's trustworthiness and quality of service provided. Unfortunately, IQ OPTION BROKER has not established a significant presence on any independent review sites or financial forums, which lack independent user-generated content or independent verification of the quality or performance. Consequently, it is impossible for traders to determine if they are satisfied with IQ OPTION BROKER or if they have any issues.

To minimize the risk posed by a broker that has no independent verification, traders interested in IQ OPTION BROKER should conduct due diligence on that broker, including obtaining references and verifying their credentials.

Recent Changes

Currently, there have not been any news stories or public announcements regarding IQ OPTION BROKER's operations. The lack of news or announcements may be indicative of either limited trading activity or a very low profile in the financial services industry.

To know about future developments about IQ OPTION BROKER, traders interested in that broker must continue to follow that broker and its public announcements.

Conclusion

Ultimately, based on this report, IQ OPTION BROKER is an entity with limited public information available about it. The lack of verification concerning the key components of trading with IQ OPTION BROKER, namely, the broker's company history, its regulatory compliance status, its terms and conditions of trading, its fee structure and its user reputation, make it extremely difficult for traders to assess whether IQ OPTION BROKER is reliable and meets their needs.

Anyone who is considering doing business with IQ OPTION BROKER is advised to carefully read all available information and speak to someone from IQ OPTION BROKER directly before considering any types of trading with IQ OPTION BROKER. As always, with all of the complicated issues involved with broker regulation and oversight in today's global financial markets, the safest way to protect yourself, your assets, and your financial future is to choose brokers that provide a clearly identified regulatory authority and transparent business operations.

Regulation check

Regulatory Licenses

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

WIKILIX

Licence intelligence

The strongest of 2 licences on file

Licence Verification Record

Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission 247/14

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

Jurisdiction
Cyprus
Authority strength
Tier 2
Licence type
Financial Service
Not yet checked on the register

Client protection under this licence

  • Compensation schemeUp to €20000 (ICF)
  • Client money kept separate
  • Negative balance protection
  • Complaints routeCyprus Financial Ombudsman
  • Maximum leverage1:30

These are the rules CySEC sets for the firms it licenses. They are not a statement about how IQ OPTION 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

2 account types on record. Minimum deposit from USD 10. Leverage up to 1:1000.

2 account types
AccountMin DepositMax LeverageCommission
StandardUSD 101:1000Not specified
VIPUSD 2,0001:1000Not specified
Account names and conditions as published by IQ OPTION, recorded by Wikilix.
Deposits & withdrawals

Funding Methods

5 ways to fund an account. 4 credit instantly.

5 methods
MethodDeposit feeWithdrawal feeMin depositWithdrawal min / maxProcessing
Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro; no Electron)Credit Card
Withdrawals must use the same card as deposit; one free withdrawal per month, subsequent withdrawals may incur third-party fees; withdrawal processing can take up to 21 business days depending on bank.
Not recordedNot recordedUSD 10USD 2Not recordedInstant
E-wallets (Skrill, Neteller, WebMoney, Volt)E-Wallet
One free withdrawal per month; additional withdrawals may incur third-party fees; regional availability varies.
Not recordedNot recordedUSD 10USD 2Not recordedInstant
Bank Transfers/WiresBank Transfer
One free withdrawal per month; additional withdrawals may incur third-party fees; withdrawal processing time varies by bank and region.
Not recordedNot recordedUSD 10USD 2Not recordedInstant
Cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, USDT ERC20/TRC20)Cryptocurrency
Crypto withdrawal support is limited and not confirmed; deposits are available; specifics on fees and limits not detailed.
Not recordedNot recordedUSD 10Not recordedNot recordedNot recorded
Internet Banks and Local Payment MethodsOtherRegional availability varies; withdrawal details not specified.Not recordedNot recordedUSD 10Not recordedNot recordedInstant
Fees, limits and processing times as published by IQ OPTION, recorded by Wikilix.
Websites

Global Domains

2 domains on record. All active and served over HTTPS.

2 domains
  • Russiaeu.iqoption.com/ru?aff=5501&afftrack=iqoptionstrade-comListed domainRussiaActiveHTTPS
  • Spaineu.iqoption.com/es?aff=5501&afftrack=iqoptionstrade-comListed domainSpainActiveHTTPS
Domains recorded by Wikilix. Only a domain listed here is known to belong to this broker.
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IQ OPTION

Most Popular Questions
After registering, you can deposit funds and even start trading immediately, but you must complete KYC verification before you can withdraw money or access full account functionality.
IQ Option offers trading in regulated financial instruments such as Forex, stocks, options, derivatives, commodities, securities, futures, and CFDs. Binary options trading is also available but subject to trading limits.
The minimum deposit amount to open an account with IQ Option is 10 USD. This applies across various funding methods including credit cards, e-wallets, and bank transfers.
IQ Option supports deposits and withdrawals via credit/debit cards, e-wallets like Skrill and Neteller, bank transfers, cryptocurrencies, and internet banks. Deposits are typically processed instantly, while withdrawal times vary from instant to up to 21 business days depending on the method. Some withdrawal methods require using the same deposit source.
IQ Option is regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) under license number 247/14. Client funds are protected up to €20,000 through the Investor Compensation Fund (ICF). The broker operates under onshore regulation with high transparency and a complaint mechanism via the Cyprus Financial Ombudsman.
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