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iq option
Min. deposit$10
Trust score64/100
RegulationCySEC register lists IQOption Europe Ltd with licence number 247/14; non-EEA entity protection differs
Restricted regionsUnited States, Region-specific product restrictions + more checks
TrackedElevated riskOfficial basicsBinary options

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

Verified fact$10 deposit
Main riskEntity routing changes the protection level for non-EEA users
Source passMay 13, 2026
Verdict
3.2/ 5
Mixed / entity-dependent
  • 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.
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Rating breakdown

Editorial score by review area.

Internal score

Regulation

3.4 / 5

Fees

3.2 / 5

Platform

4.0 / 5

Markets

3.7 / 5

Payments

3.0 / 5

Support

2.7 / 5

Score map
RegulationFeesPlatformMarketsPaymentsSupport
Regulation3.4
Fees3.2
Platform4.0
Markets3.7
Payments3.0
Support2.7
External score

CySEC register lists IQOption Europe Ltd under licence 247/14; non-EEA entity routing remains separate

Company / entity

IQOption Europe Ltd for EEA source record; non-EEA routing must be checked separately

Payout range

Product-dependent; not treated as a fixed public guarantee

Withdrawal time

Needs method-level verification in the account and current terms

Verification matrix

What is confirmed, disputed, or still weakly sourced.

EEA license
Verified

CySEC's register lists IQOption Europe Ltd with licence number 247/14 and a 30 July 2014 licence date.

Apps and demo
Verified

Official IQ Option pages provide demo-trading and download routes for web, desktop, iOS, and Android access.

Entity routing
Watch

Non-EEA users may contract with a different group entity, so investor protection cannot be generalized.

Complaint profile
Watch

WikiFX reports a high complaint count, especially around withdrawals and support.

Restricted countries
Watch

USA, Canada and other restricted markets require explicit country checks before publishing geo pages.

Trading conditions

Minimum deposit

$10

Minimum trade

$1 commonly reported by broker databases; 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

Cards, e-wallets and local rails may be availableAvailable methods vary by countryWithdrawal terms need account-level confirmation
Review timeline
2013

Launch year

Official IQ Option materials describe the brand as operating since 2013.

2014

CySEC licence date

CySEC register lists IQOption Europe Ltd with licence number 247/14 and licence date 30 July 2014.

2025-2026

Source refresh

Recent official/blog and WikiFX records keep entity-dependent regulation and complaints as active review areas.

FAQ
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.