IG vs Plus 500: 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 Regulatory FrameworkPlus500 is regulated by multiple top-tier authorities including the FCA, ASIC, and CySEC, ensuring high compliance standards. High CPA PotentialThe 500Affiliates program offers a competitive CPA payout structure, allowing partners to earn up to $800 per qualified trader. Broad Asset SelectionPartners can promote over 2,500 tradable instruments across various asset classes, including forex, commodities, and indices.
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.	Proprietary Platform OnlyPlus500 operates exclusively on its proprietary trading technology, which may deter traders specifically seeking third-party environments. Strict Marketing GuidelinesAffiliates must adhere to rigorous compliance rules and can only promote the brand on pre-approved websites. No Volume-Based RevShare DisclosedThe official documentation primarily highlights CPA and Sub-IB models, lacking explicit details on standard volume-based revenue sharing.
Entity & registration
Registered entity	United Kingdom	Estonia
Headquarters	United Kingdom	Estonia
Offshore entity	Bermuda	Seychelles
Regulatory licences
Regulatory Status	Highly Regulated	Highly Regulated
Regulatory licences	FCABAFINASICFINMAMASFMA NZJFSACFTC NFAFSCADFSABMA	ASICCFTC NFAFCAJFSAMASCYSECSCAFSA SEYCHELLESSCB
Key affiliate snapshot
Payout Frequency	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Tracking Method	Cookie	Not Disclosed
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%	Not Disclosed
CPA Model	Up to $2045	Up to $800
Hybrid Model	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
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	Available
Banners	Available	Available
Educational materials	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Promo codes	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Widgets	Not Disclosed	Available
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	Not Disclosed
Tradable markets & scope	BondsCommoditiesCrypto CfdsEtfForexIndicesStocks≈ 17000 instruments	CommoditiesCrypto CfdsEtfForexIndicesStocks≈ 2500 instruments
Min Deposit (FTD)	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Max Leverage	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Execution model	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Avg EURUSD Spread	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
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	Not Disclosed
US Clients Acceptance	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed

IG vs Plus 500: Which Forex Affiliate & IB Program is Better?