IG vs XTB: 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 promote over 11,300 tradable instruments, including CFDs on forex, indices, commodities, stocks, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies. Strong Regulatory ProfileXTB is regulated by multiple top-tier authorities such as the FCA, CySEC, and KNF, enhancing brand trust and conversion potential. Dedicated Partner SupportThe partnership program provides a dedicated Partnership Manager and localized marketing tools, including personalized educational materials.
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 FocusWhile MT4 is mentioned, XTB heavily promotes its proprietary xStation platform, which may require additional education for clients accustomed to standard platforms. Variable SpreadsThe broker operates with variable spreads, which can widen significantly during periods of low liquidity or high market volatility. Inactivity FeesClients are subject to a monthly inactivity fee of 10 EUR/GBP if no trades are executed within 365 days and no deposits are made within 90 days.
Entity & registration
Registered entity	United Kingdom	United Kingdom
Headquarters	United Kingdom	Poland
Offshore entity	Bermuda	Belize
Regulatory licences
Regulatory Status	Highly Regulated	Highly Regulated
Regulatory licences	FCABAFINASICFINMAMASFMA NZJFSACFTC NFAFSCADFSABMA	FCACYSECDFSAFSCAKNFFSC BELIZE
Key affiliate snapshot
Payout Frequency	Not Disclosed	Monthly
Tracking Method	Cookie	Promo code
Withdrawal Methods	Wire transferPayPalFPSOther	Wire transferSkrillNeteller
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	Not Disclosed
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	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	Available
Sub-IB tracking tools	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Custom partner conditions	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Client Trading Conditions
Trading Platforms	MT4MT5WebTraderTradingView	MT4
Tradable markets & scope	BondsCommoditiesCrypto CfdsEtfForexIndicesStocks≈ 17000 instruments	BondsCommoditiesCrypto CfdsEtfForexIndicesStocks≈ 11300 instruments
Min Deposit (FTD)	Not Disclosed	$0
Max Leverage	Not Disclosed	1:500
Execution model	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Avg EURUSD Spread	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Spread type	Not Disclosed	Variable
ECN commission (per lot)	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Bonus campaigns	Available	Not Disclosed
Swap-Free / Islamic Accounts	Not Disclosed	Available
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 XTB: Which Forex Affiliate & IB Program is Better?