IG vs Admirals: Which Partnership Program is Better?

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Partnership analysis
Key Advantages	High CPA PayoutsPartners can earn up to $2,045 CPA for each qualified client referred to the platform. Extensive Market AccessIG provides access to over 17,000 tradable markets, offering significant diversity for client portfolios. Strong Regulatory FrameworkThe broker holds licenses from numerous top-tier regulators worldwide, including the FCA, ASIC, BaFin, and CFTC.	Extensive Asset OfferingPartners can market over 8,000 tradable instruments, including Forex, stocks, ETFs, and crypto CFDs, appealing to a broad demographic of traders. Flexible Compensation ModelsThe program supports Revenue Share (up to 50%), CPA, and Hybrid models, allowing IBs to tailor their earning structure to their traffic type. Multi-Level Sub-IB SupportAdmirals offers a multi-level partnership structure, enabling IBs to build sub-affiliate networks for compounded revenue generation.
Considerations	Geographical RestrictionsIG does not accept clients from certain jurisdictions, including the United States and Belgium, for its CFD products. Strict Compliance RequirementsAffiliates must adhere to rigorous content monitoring and regulatory guidelines to maintain their partnership. No Deep LinkingThe affiliate program does not support deep linking, which may limit specific promotional strategies.	Strict CPA Requirements In EuropeCPA models for EU and UK traffic are restricted exclusively to licensed partners, limiting options for standard affiliates in these regions. Low Maximum LeverageThe maximum leverage is capped at 1:30, which may deter high-risk traders seeking higher margin capabilities. Specific Regional RestrictionsThe broker explicitly restricts its services to residents of Belgium and the Czech Republic, narrowing the addressable market in Europe.
Entity & registration
Registered entity	United Kingdom	Cyprus
Headquarters	United Kingdom	Cyprus
Offshore entity	Bermuda	Seychelles
Regulatory licences
Regulatory Status	Highly Regulated	Standard Regulated
Regulatory licences	FCABAFINASICFINMAMASFMA NZJFSACFTC NFAFSCADFSABMA	CYSEC
Key affiliate snapshot
Payout Frequency	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Tracking Method	Cookie	Cookie
Withdrawal Methods	Wire transferPayPalFPSOther	Not Disclosed
Sub-IB Tiers	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Last verified	Aug 2, 2026	Aug 2, 2026
Commission Structure
RevShare (% of spread/commission)	Up to 30%	Up to 50%
CPA Model	Up to $2045	Not Disclosed
Hybrid Model	Not Disclosed	Available
Tracking & Integrations
Attribution model	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Cross-device tracking	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Affiliate cookie duration	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Tech Stack Readiness	Impact	Not Disclosed
Marketing & Creatives
Landing pages	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Banners	Available	Not Disclosed
Educational materials	Not Disclosed	Available
Promo codes	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Widgets	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
IB Support
Dedicated account manager	Available	Not Disclosed
Sub-IB tracking tools	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Custom partner conditions	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Client Trading Conditions
Trading Platforms	MT4MT5WebTraderTradingView	MT4MT5WebTrader
Tradable markets & scope	BondsCommoditiesCrypto CfdsEtfForexIndicesStocks≈ 17000 instruments	CommoditiesCrypto CfdsEtfForexIndicesStocks≈ 8000 instruments
Min Deposit (FTD)	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Max Leverage	Not Disclosed	1:30
Execution model	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Avg EURUSD Spread	Not Disclosed	0.6 pips
Spread type	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
ECN commission (per lot)	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Bonus campaigns	Available	Not Disclosed
Swap-Free / Islamic Accounts	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Crypto deposits (traders)	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Reduced-KYC onboarding	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Investment Programs
PAMM / MAM System	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Compliance & Geo
Restricted Countries	United StatesBelgium	BelgiumCzechia
US Clients Acceptance	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed

IG vs Admirals: Which Forex Affiliate & IB Program is Better?