Alpha Capital Markets
City Credit Capital
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Overview
Alpha Capital Markets was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in UK, while City Credit Capital was established in 2001 and is based in UK. Alpha Capital Markets holds licences including Unregulated, while City Credit Capital is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Alpha Capital Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; City Credit Capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Alpha Capital Markets and $500 at City Credit Capital.
| Feature | Alpha Capital Markets | City Credit Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $500 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 1999 | 2001 |
| Country | UK | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Alpha Capital Markets and City Credit Capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Alpha Capital Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $500 at City Credit Capital). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Overall, Alpha Capital Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Alpha Capital Markets | City Credit Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Alpha Capital Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while City Credit Capital 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.
| Feature | Alpha Capital Markets | City Credit Capital |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Metatrader 4 - desktop, iOS and Android versions available. | 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 Alpha Capital Markets and City Credit Capital compare. City Credit Capital runs regular live webinars; Alpha Capital Markets does not. Both provide video tutorials. City Credit Capital publishes daily market commentary; Alpha Capital Markets does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. City Credit Capital maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. City Credit Capital scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Alpha Capital Markets | City Credit Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Alpha Capital Markets accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while City Credit Capital supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Alpha Capital Markets | City Credit Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | 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. Both Alpha Capital Markets and City Credit Capital offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Alpha Capital Markets | City Credit Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |