amarkets
Circle Markets
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Overview
amarkets was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while Circle Markets was established in 2007 and is based in New Zealand. amarkets holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Circle Markets is regulated by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) among others. amarkets serves 1,000,000+ clients worldwide; Circle Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at amarkets and $100 at Circle Markets.
| Feature | amarkets | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F223 | Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) |
| Founded | 2016 | 2007 |
| Country | United Kingdom | New Zealand |
| Clients | 1,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between amarkets and Circle Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Circle Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at amarkets). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. amarkets charges deposit fees; Circle Markets does not. Overall, Circle Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | amarkets | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
amarkets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Circle Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | amarkets | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Desktop, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how amarkets and Circle Markets compare. Circle Markets runs regular live webinars; amarkets does not. Both provide video tutorials. Circle Markets publishes daily market commentary; amarkets does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Circle Markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Circle Markets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | amarkets | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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. amarkets accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Circle Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). amarkets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. amarkets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | amarkets | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both amarkets and Circle Markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. amarkets supports 8 languages and Circle Markets supports 2, giving amarkets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | amarkets | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, and Chinese |