Is Admiral Markets better than London Capital Group (LCG)?

Admiral Markets scores higher in our independent analysis with a rating of 8.7/10 versus 8.2/10. The best choice depends on your trading style and priorities.

What is the minimum deposit for Admiral Markets and London Capital Group (LCG)?

Admiral Markets requires a minimum deposit of 200. London Capital Group (LCG) requires a minimum deposit of 100.

Which broker has better regulation, Admiral Markets or London Capital Group (LCG)?

Admiral Markets is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) – registration number 595450. London Capital Group (LCG) is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110). Both brokers are reviewed independently by BrokerDataNet.

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Admiral Markets

8.7/10

London Capital Group (LCG)

8.2/10

9/10RegulationWinner10/10

6/10FeesTied6/10

9/10PlatformsTied9/10

10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10

7.5/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied7.5/10

10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Admiral Markets was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in UK, while London Capital Group (LCG) was established in 1996 and is based in UK. Admiral Markets holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) – registration number 595450, while London Capital Group (LCG) is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110) among others. Admiral Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; London Capital Group (LCG) has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Admiral Markets and $100 at London Capital Group (LCG).

Admiral Markets wins this category

Feature	Admiral Markets	London Capital Group (LCG)
Min. Deposit	$200	$100
Regulation	Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) – registration number 595450, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) - license number 201/13, Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) no. 410681, Jordan Securities Commission (JSC) registration number 57026	Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110)
Founded	2001	1996
Country	UK	UK
Clients	10,000+	10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Admiral Markets and London Capital Group (LCG), directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. London Capital Group (LCG) has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $200 at Admiral Markets). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. London Capital Group (LCG) applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Admiral Markets does not. Admiral Markets charges deposit fees; London Capital Group (LCG) does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied

Feature	Admiral Markets	London Capital Group (LCG)
Min. Deposit	$200	$100
Withdrawal Fees	No	No
Inactivity Fees	No	Yes
Deposit Fees	Yes	No
CFD Fees	Yes	No

Platforms

Admiral Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while London Capital Group (LCG) supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied

Feature	Admiral Markets	London Capital Group (LCG)
MT4	Yes	Yes
MT5	Yes	Yes
cTrader	Yes	Yes
Windows App	Yes	Yes
iOS App	Yes	Yes
Android App	Yes	Yes
Trading Platforms	MT4, MT5, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps	MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Admiral Markets and London Capital Group (LCG) compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied

Feature	Admiral Markets	London Capital Group (LCG)
Forex Education	Yes	Yes
CFD Education	Yes	Yes
Weekly Webinars	Yes	Yes
Daily Commentary	Yes	Yes
Trading Central	Yes	Yes
Autochartist	Yes	Yes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Admiral Markets accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller), while London Capital Group (LCG) supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied

Feature	Admiral Markets	London Capital Group (LCG)
Bank Transfer	Yes	Yes
Credit Card	Yes	Yes
PayPal	No	No
Skrill	Yes	Yes
Neteller	Yes	Yes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Admiral Markets and London Capital Group (LCG) offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Admiral Markets supports 22 languages and London Capital Group (LCG) supports 18, giving Admiral Markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied

Feature	Admiral Markets	London Capital Group (LCG)
Live Chat	Yes	Yes
Phone Support	Yes	Yes
Email Support	Yes	Yes
Languages	English, Spanish, Hungarian, Bulgarian, Cestina, German, Dutch, French, Eesti, Francais, Greek, Latviesu, Lietuviskas, Moldovian, Croatian, Slovenian, Polish, Russian, Serbian, Romanian, Ukrainian, and Croatian	English, Russian, Malaysian, Korean, Swedish, German, French, Indonesian, Turkish, Norwegian, Chinese, Italian, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Polish, Thai, and Vietnamese.

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