AB Forex
City Credit Capital
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while City Credit Capital was established in 2001 and is based in UK. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while City Credit Capital is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; City Credit Capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $500 at City Credit Capital.
| Feature | AB Forex | City Credit Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $500 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2001 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and City Credit Capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AB Forex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $500 at City Credit Capital). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while City Credit Capital does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. AB Forex charges deposit fees; City Credit Capital does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | City Credit Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
City Credit Capital supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. City Credit Capital edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | City Credit Capital |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | No | Yes |
| cTrader | No | Yes |
| Windows App | No | Yes |
| iOS App | No | Yes |
| Android App | No | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | DealBook├é┬¼├âÔÇá 360 (Desktop, Mobile, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Web) | Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and City Credit Capital compare. City Credit Capital runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. City Credit Capital has a video library; AB Forex does not. City Credit Capital publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. City Credit Capital integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); AB Forex does not. City Credit Capital maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. City Credit Capital scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | City Credit Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. City Credit Capital uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. City Credit Capital scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | City Credit Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | No | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. City Credit Capital offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making City Credit Capital easier to reach in real time. City Credit Capital offers phone support; AB Forex does not. City Credit Capital offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. City Credit Capital scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | City Credit Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |