Review summary
IQ Option Review
IQ Option is the most entity-sensitive profile in this group: EEA users may see a regulated CySEC entity, while non-EEA users need to verify the exact contracting company and product permissions before funding.
Overall score
3.2/5
Fees
6/10
Regulation
7/10
- Source-backed facts are separated from weak or unresolved claims.
- Check the exact entity, jurisdiction, payments, and product restrictions before funding.
- This page is research, not a broker recommendation or investment advice.
Editorial score by review area.
Regulation
3.4 / 5
Fees
3.2 / 5
Platform
4.0 / 5
Markets
3.7 / 5
Payments
3.0 / 5
Support
2.7 / 5
CySEC register lists IQOption Europe Ltd under licence 247/14; non-EEA entity routing remains separate
IQOption Europe Ltd for EEA source record; non-EEA routing must be checked separately
Product-dependent; not treated as a fixed public guarantee
Needs method-level verification in the account and current terms
TBO answers this as a source-confidence and risk question, not as a yes/no endorsement.
IQ Option is tracked as a high-risk broker profile with dated sources and unresolved jurisdiction checks.
TBO editorial risk label based on the current broker source file and source-confidence status.
Official basics: source quality is visible, but official-basics does not mean all sensitive claims are verified.
TBO source-confidence label; inspect the linked source list before relying on a sensitive claim.
Binary options products can be restricted by country and client category.
Source claim: Supports IQ Option's own company-history and trustworthiness narrative; entity routing and regulator records still need independent matching.
IQ Option BlogThis page has an official-basics source trail, while sensitive claims still keep dated source links and caution notes.
Reviewed by the TBO Editorial Desk. This page is informational research, not investment, legal, tax, or licensing advice. Source dates are shown so readers can re-check sensitive claims.
Match the exact entity, domain, jurisdiction, and warning-list records before treating a broker as verified.
IQOption Europe Ltd for EEA source record; non-EEA routing must be checked separately
Source claim: Supports IQ Option's own company-history and trustworthiness narrative; entity routing and regulator records still need independent matching.
IQ Option BlogCySEC register lists IQOption Europe Ltd with licence number 247/14; non-EEA entity protection differs
Manual check: Verified CySEC register record for IQOption Europe Ltd; entity-specific scope still needs matching to the user's contracting entity.
Cyprus Securities and Exchange CommissionCurrent TBO source pass: May 13, 2026.
Internal TBO source pass date; use the source list to re-check external claims.
What is confirmed, disputed, or still weakly sourced.
CySEC's register lists IQOption Europe Ltd with licence number 247/14 and a 30 July 2014 licence date.
Official IQ Option pages provide demo-trading and download routes for web, desktop, iOS, and Android access.
Non-EEA users may contract with a different group entity, so investor protection cannot be generalized.
WikiFX reports a high complaint count, especially around withdrawals and support.
USA, Canada and other restricted markets require explicit country checks before publishing geo pages.
Minimum deposit
$10
Minimum trade
$1 is a broker-database lead; verify in the live account
Demo account
Available
Account currencies
Needs account-screen verification by country
Assets
Options/CFD-style trading products vary by region
Platform
Proprietary web, desktop, iOS, and Android platform routes documented by official download page
Payments and withdrawals
Payment availability can vary by method, country, KYC status, and broker policy changes.
$10
Source claim: Supports IQ Option's own company-history and trustworthiness narrative; entity routing and regulator records still need independent matching.
IQ Option BlogNeeds method-level verification in the account and current terms
Source claim: Supports IQ Option's own company-history and trustworthiness narrative; entity routing and regulator records still need independent matching.
IQ Option BlogCards, e-wallets and local rails may be available, Available methods vary by country, Withdrawal terms need account-level confirmation
Source claim: Supports IQ Option's own company-history and trustworthiness narrative; entity routing and regulator records still need independent matching.
IQ Option BlogThese are current TBO restriction notes. Verify broker terms and local regulator rules before acting.
United States appears in the current TBO restriction notes for IQ Option. Verify against current broker terms and local regulator rules.
Source claim: Supports broker-published entity/regulation explanations, but the exact contracting entity must be checked against official registers.
IQ Option Official BlogBrazil CVM warning on IQ Option Ltd. appears in the current TBO restriction notes for IQ Option. Verify against current broker terms and local regulator rules.
Manual check: Verified CVM warning says IQ Option Ltd. was not authorised by CVM to solicit Brazilian resident clients for Forex, CFD, and binary-options activity.
Comissão de Valores MobiliáriosRegion-specific product restrictions appears in the current TBO restriction notes for IQ Option. Verify against current broker terms and local regulator rules.
Source claim: Supports broker-published entity/regulation explanations, but the exact contracting entity must be checked against official registers.
IQ Option Official BlogRisk notes stay visible until stronger official or regulator sources support a cleaner conclusion.
Official article references 2013 launch
Source claim: Supports broker-published entity/regulation explanations, but the exact contracting entity must be checked against official registers.
IQ Option Official BlogCySEC register lists IQOption Europe Ltd with licence number 247/14
Manual check: Verified CySEC register record for IQOption Europe Ltd; entity-specific scope still needs matching to the user's contracting entity.
Cyprus Securities and Exchange CommissionOfficial download page lists web, desktop, iOS, and Android app routes
Source claim: Supports official platform/app routes; app-store access, product availability, and jurisdiction restrictions need separate checks.
IQ OptionCVM warning material requires Brazil-specific caution for IQ Option Ltd. activity
Manual check: Verified CVM warning says IQ Option Ltd. was not authorised by CVM to solicit Brazilian resident clients for Forex, CFD, and binary-options activity.
Comissão de Valores MobiliáriosAlternatives are not recommendations. They are next profiles to compare by source confidence, restrictions, and risk.
Options and derivatives
Options and derivatives platform with comparatively strong official documentation for regulation, product types, payment methods, apps, and partner terms.
Deposit
Low entry; method-dependent
Demo
Available
Digital options
Digital-options platform tracked for minimum deposit, product scope, country restrictions, and source freshness.
Deposit
$10
Demo
Available
Fixed-time trades
Long-running fixed-time trading brand. Official support materials confirm low deposit thresholds; entity details need regional review.
Deposit
$10 / €10
Demo
Available
Launch year
Official IQ Option materials describe the brand as operating since 2013.
CySEC licence date
CySEC register lists IQOption Europe Ltd with licence number 247/14 and licence date 30 July 2014.
Source refresh
Recent official/blog and WikiFX records keep entity-dependent regulation and complaints as active review areas.
Is IQ Option regulated?
The CySEC register lists IQOption Europe Ltd with licence number 247/14. Users outside the EEA should verify the exact contracting entity because protections and product permissions can differ.
Does IQ Option have mobile apps?
IQ Option's official download page lists iOS and Android app routes, plus desktop and web access. App availability can still depend on country and app-store rules.
What is the minimum deposit on IQ Option?
The current profile uses $10 as the verified baseline from official and third-party source trails, but account screens should be checked before funding.
Why is the score not higher if CySEC is listed?
Because the regulation is entity-specific, while non-EEA routing, product restrictions, complaint volume, and withdrawal details still require caution.