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Interactive Brokers Ireland

Interactive Brokers Ireland Limited · Ireland
Key points
Official sourceUnclaimedMiCA-licensed · Ireland
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Summary
01OverviewRegulatory status: MiCA-licensed or not, since when→02Services & AccessibilityWhat the app actually offers, as badges→03How much it costsTransfer, card, spread and withdrawal, in euros→04Security & custodyWhere your funds are, what recourse you have→05What to know before you startSpecifics, anomalies and affiliation→06Frequently asked questionsAnswers drawn from our verified data→

01Overview

The company

Headquarters
🇮🇪 Ireland
Team size
250-4999
Number of customers
≈ 5 190 000
Trustpilot
3,3/5 →

Regulation

Regulatory licences
MiCA licence, notified on 22/01/2026
Licensing authority
Central Bank of Ireland (CBI)
Registered services
  • Reception and transmission of orders
Register consulted
Consult the register → · verified on 03/07/2026

Interactive Brokers is a global multi-asset broker that offers eligible European clients access to crypto-assets directly from the same account as shares, ETFs, options, futures and bonds. The spot offer is based on a selection of assets tradable 24/7, with execution and custody provided by Zero Hash Europe. Interactive Brokers is aimed primarily at active, diversified investors wishing to integrate crypto into their existing brokerage infrastructure.

02Services & Accessibility

Concrete product features, distinct from the legal scope of the licence (block 01).

Simple purchase (Simple-Buy)Integrated walletStakingCrypto cardP2P marketFuturesOptionsMargin tradingFrench-language supportInstant verification (KYC) : to be verified

Available cryptos: 11

See the list

Detailed list of cryptos available for purchase: coming soon.

Accessibility

As a broker, Interactive Brokers Ireland suits some use cases more than others.

Minimum deposit: not disclosedMobile appNo withdrawal to personal walletAutomatic DCADedicated pro interface: not disclosed

Mandatory custody: no withdrawal to a personal wallet.

Available across the whole European Economic Area.

03How much it costs

Deposit
SEPA transfer0 %
Trading
0,18 %
published spread
Tapering from 0,18 % (base) to 0,12 % (best tier)
Holding

No known holding fees

Exit

not disclosed

Blockchain network fees always excluded (identical for everyone, not set by the platform).

Interactive Brokers Ireland / zerohash europe B.V.: reference rate 0,18 % up to 100 000 USD of monthly volume; 0,15 % between 100 000 and 1 M USD; 0,12 % above. Minimum commission: 1,75 USD per order, capped at 1 % of the order value. No added spread, no mark-up and no custody fee.

Fee source: https://www.interactivebrokers.ie/en/pricing/commissions-cryptocurrencies.php · verified on 26/08/2026
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04Security & custody

zerohash europe B.V.: exchange, settlement and custody of crypto-assets for EEA clients. Positions are held by Zero Hash in an account in the client's name; Interactive Brokers is not the direct custodian. Zero Hash Europe is a CASP licensed in the Netherlands.

05What to know before you start

Global multi-asset broker: shares, ETFs, bonds, FX, options, futures, funds and now retail spot crypto for eligible EEA clients, in a unified account. Spot crypto via Zero Hash Europe, separate from the crypto ETPs and futures/options available on the platform. Also offers accounts for businesses/institutions. Crypto-assets held via Zero Hash are not covered by the Irish Investor Compensation Scheme.

Compensation transparency: affiliate partnership with Interactive Brokers Ireland: À l'étude. A partnership has no influence on ranking or the default sort order (see Methodology).

06Frequently asked questions

Is Interactive Brokers Ireland licensed under MiCA?

Yes. Interactive Brokers Ireland Limited is licensed as a crypto-asset service provider (CASP) under the MiCA regulation. Competent authority: Central Bank of Ireland (CBI), Ireland. Notification to the ESMA register: 22/01/2026. A MiCA licence works as a passport: it allows the provider to operate across the entire European Union.

How much does it cost to buy bitcoin on Interactive Brokers Ireland?

For €100 of bitcoin bought by SEPA transfer, the total cost is 0,18 €, spread included and network fees excluded (Uncrypt €100 index). Fees checked on 26/08/2026 against the official fee schedule.

How many cryptos can you buy on Interactive Brokers Ireland?

11 crypto-assets are available on Interactive Brokers Ireland.

Can you withdraw your crypto from Interactive Brokers Ireland to your own wallet?

No, Interactive Brokers Ireland does not let you withdraw your crypto-assets to a personal wallet: they remain held by the platform.

Can you stake crypto on Interactive Brokers Ireland?

No, Interactive Brokers Ireland does not offer staking.

Can you schedule recurring purchases (DCA) on Interactive Brokers Ireland?

No, Interactive Brokers Ireland does not offer scheduled recurring purchases (DCA).