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Choosing between Interactive Brokers and mBank depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Interactive Brokers is headquartered in Greenwich, USA, while mBank operates from Warsaw, Poland. Interactive Brokers has the longer track record, established in 1978, compared to mBank which was founded in 2000. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
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| Interactive Brokers | mBank | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 4.4/5 ✓ | 3.3/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $0 |
| Spread from | 0.2 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:4 | 1:5 ✓ |
| Regulation | SEC, CFTC, FCA ✓ | KNF |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, mBank Trader |
Interactive Brokers is the better choice overall, scoring 4.4/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, mBank offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Interactive Brokers holds licences from SEC, CFTC, FCA. mBank is regulated by KNF.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Forex, Cfd, Indices markets. Interactive Brokers additionally covers Commodities. mBank adds Etf.
On spreads, mBank is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.2 pips at Interactive Brokers.
Interactive Brokers supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. mBank offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, mBank Trader. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Interactive Brokers requires no minimum deposit, while mBank sets no minimum deposit. This makes Interactive Brokers accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Interactive Brokers at 4.43/5 and mBank at 3.27/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Interactive Brokers leads overall with a clear advantage.
Interactive Brokers
4.4/5
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mBank
3.3/5
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Interactive Brokers scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Interactive Brokers holds a 4.4/5 rating vs mBank's 3.3/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Interactive Brokers offers spreads from 0.2 pips, while mBank starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Interactive Brokers requires a minimum deposit of $0. mBank requires $0.
Interactive Brokers is regulated by SEC, CFTC, FCA, MAS, ASIC, while mBank holds licences from KNF.
Interactive Brokers supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. mBank supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, mBank Trader.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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