Smooth execution, but the portal could be clearer

Name: Smooth execution, but the portal could be clearer
Item: Ic Trading
Rating: 4
Author: Arjun Nair

I’m Arjun from Kochi and I’ve been trading part-time alongside my day job. I opened a Standard account and started with a small deposit to test spreads and execution during London open. Overall the fills have been consistent for my simple EURUSD/GBPUSD trades and I haven’t noticed weird spikes on my charts. The app/web portal does the basics well, but some of the account sections feel a bit confusing (especially around viewing fees and past statements). It’s not a deal-breaker, just something I had to click around to understand. Deposit was quick through my chosen method and credited without hassle. Withdrawal worked, but it took longer than I expected the first time, so I keep a bit more buffer in the account now. Support replied within a day and answered my questions, though I had to follow up once to get a more detailed explanation. I’d still recommend it for someone who wants a straightforward trading setup, with the note that the back-office UI could be more beginner-friendly.

Experience: 6 months
Country: India
Account type: Standard
Deposit experience: 5/5
Withdrawal experience: 3/5
Support rating: 4/5

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