Barclays
City Of Investment
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Overview
Barclays was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while City Of Investment was established in 2009 and is based in United Kingdom. Barclays holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while City Of Investment is regulated by Financial Markets Authority (FMA) among others. Barclays serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; City Of Investment has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Barclays and $3000 at City Of Investment.
| Feature | Barclays | City Of Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $3000 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) | Financial Markets Authority (FMA) |
| Founded | 2011 | 2009 |
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Barclays and City Of Investment, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Barclays has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $3000 at City Of Investment). City Of Investment charges withdrawal fees while Barclays does not, giving Barclays an edge for frequent withdrawers. City Of Investment applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Barclays does not. City Of Investment charges deposit fees; Barclays does not. Overall, Barclays scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Barclays | City Of Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $3000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Barclays offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while City Of Investment supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Barclays | City Of Investment |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Desktop, Tablet & Mobile apps | Android Apps,iPhone/iPad,Desktop |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Barclays and City Of Investment compare. Barclays runs regular live webinars; City Of Investment does not. Both provide video tutorials. Barclays publishes daily market commentary; City Of Investment does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Barclays maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Barclays scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Barclays | City Of Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
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 City Of Investment supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Barclays | City Of Investment |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Barclays and City Of Investment 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 | Barclays | City Of Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |