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Barclays logo

Barclays

8.4/10
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Caveo

8.4/10
7/10RegulationTied7/10
10/10FeesTied10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Barclays was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while Caveo was established in 2016 and is based in variable. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Barclays serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Caveo has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $0.

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FeatureBarclaysCaveo
Min. Deposit$0$0
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20112016
CountryUnited Kingdomvariable
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Barclays and Caveo, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $0. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Caveo charges deposit fees; Barclays does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

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FeatureBarclaysCaveo
Min. Deposit$0$0
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Barclays offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Caveo supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

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FeatureBarclaysCaveo
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop, Tablet & Mobile appsIRESSTrader,IRESSInvestor,netIRESS,XPLAN

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Barclays and Caveo 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.

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FeatureBarclaysCaveo
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Barclays accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Caveo supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

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FeatureBarclaysCaveo
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Barclays and Caveo 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.

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FeatureBarclaysCaveo
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese