Broker Summary
Summary of the broker
TIO Markets UK Limited-Overview of the Broker
Overview
TIO Markets UK Limited is a UK financial services company that provides a variety of trading products and account options to both experienced and beginning traders. The focus of TIO Markets is on regulatory compliance, trading technology, and transparency with the goal of providing clients with a seamless trading experience.
History
Founded: 14/05/2008/ in England and Wales
Company Number: 06592025
Historical Names: Capital Market Services UK Ltd, Cedar Capital Markets Ltd, Primus Capital Markets UK Ltd
Current Name Held: 27/12/2018
Company Address: 8 Devonshire Sq, 4th Fl, London EC2M 4YJ
SIC Classification: 64999 Financial Intermediation Not Elsewhere Classed
What They Provide and Features
TIO Markets provides access to more than 116 instruments, including Forex, Metals, Energies, Stocks, and Indices, providing a wide variety of trading strategies.Account Type Comparison: UK Brokers Offer Many Types of Accounts
Account Type Minimum Deposit Commission Spreads
Spread Betting £50 No Commission From 0.3 pips
Standard $50 No Commission Variable Spreads
VIP Not Defined Commission Based Competitive Spreads
VIP Black $1,000 No Commission Raw Spreads from 0.0 pips
Funding options include the following debit / credit card option, Bank Wire Transfer option, Skrill option, Neteller option= no fees on withdrawals and deposits.
Available Currency Accounts: AUD, CAD, EUR, GBP, USD, ZAR, CZK
Regulatory Authority and Licensing:
Regulatory Licenses:
Regulator License Number Active/Inactive Notes
FCA (Financial Conduct Authority)= 488900 Active Regulated within the UK, Segregated Client Funds, Client Funds protected up to £85000 under FSCS.
Gibraltar Financial Services Commission. (GHFS) Not Specified Permitted Offers a service that provides for the transmission of orders for clients within UK.
Segregated Client Funds Held in Tier One UK Banks
Client funds up to £85000 are protected under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS)
Trading Conditions and Platforms:
What are the Trading Conditions?
Trading Conditions overview.
Description of Feature: What are the Trading Conditions?
Spreads = Spreads from as low as 0.0 pips (for VIP Black), and as low as 0.3 pips (for Spread Betting).
Leverage = Maximum 1:30
Minimum Deposit = Minimum deposit required= Spread Betting= £50, Standard = $50, VIP Black = $1000
Commission = Neither Spread Betting nor Standard accounts charge commission per lot. Please check with your VIP account for any commissions that may apply
Order Execution = As fast as possible, Straight-Through Processing (STP) Execution
Trading Platforms Technology: All versions of the MetaTrader 4 and 5 platforms are available on Web / Windows / Mac / Mobile versions with advanced charting, and automated trading available via MetaTrader.
Easy to navigate User-Friendly Interfaces, Instant Account Activation, Instant Funding Availability
Fee Structure:
Fee Type How to Fee Structure Works
Fees on Deposits= Deposit Fees are FREE (for debit / credit cards / wire transfers to banks and for withdrawals from a Skrill
Fees on Withdrawals Withdrawals are FREE.
Fees Higher than None Spread Betting or Standard Accounts charge no Commission on a per Lot basis. For VIP accounts you will need to check with the broker if they charge commission.
Fees for Not Trading Missing Fee Information.
Fees Other Than Above Withdrawals are FREE. Broker has negotiable competitive rates. No other Fees.
Important to note: For eligible persons, all profits made from Spread Betting will be free of tax for the UK under UK law.
User Experience and Reputation in the Market
Advantages: Reporting under FCA Regulations, Segregated Client Funds, Protection of Client Funds under FSCS, Low Spreads and Commissions vs. Competitors, Availability of Multiple Types of Accounts, Advanced Trading Platforms.
Disadvantages: The amount of publicly available user reviews is very low, and there exists an inconsistency in the Foundation Date of 2008 or 2019.
Recent Updates:
Broker is still operational and continues to report on accounts until 31st December 2023.
Current date for Reporting for the Next Account = 30 September 2025
Current Date for Submission of Confirmation statement = 14th May 2025
There has been no Significant News reported for 2024-2025
Final Thoughts
TIO Market UK Limited is a well-regulated broker in the UK and offers many trading products and accounts for clients. TIO Markets UK Limited meets FCA requirements and has many provisions for protecting Client Funds along with very attractive conditions for trading as a broker in the UK. Due to the limited availability of publicly available feedback, traders should evaluate how TIO Markets UK Limited aligns with their individual needs and regulatory restrictions, and if they would like to work with TIO Markets UK Limited in a professional capacity.
Regulatory Licenses
Compliance & oversight
FCATier 1Regulated
Account Types
Trading account options
Spread BettingSpread BettingMin Deposit GBP 50 • Leverage 1:30 • Commission Zero commission
StandardStandardMin Deposit GBP 50 • Leverage 1:30 • Commission Zero commission
Raw SpreadECNMin Deposit GBP 250 • Leverage 1:30 • Commission $6 per lot
BlackVIPMin Deposit GBP 1,000 • Leverage 1:30 • Commission Zero commission
Funding Methods
Deposit & withdrawal options
Bank Wire Transfer
Credit Card
Debit Card
Skrill
Trading Platforms
Professional trading tools
Live Spreads & Trading Costs
Compare real-time spreads on major currency pairs
Spreads are the core trading cost with TIO Markets: the difference between the bid and ask price you pay on every trade. Tight, stable spreads on major pairs like EUR/USD, GBP/USD and USD/JPY mean lower costs for scalpers, day traders and long-term investors alike.
- Live spread table for six major currency pairs, refreshed every few seconds
- Excellent / competitive / high ratings so you can benchmark TIO Markets at a glance
- Bid, ask and pip-change data to estimate your real cost per trade
Spread data is indicative and for comparison purposes only


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