Barclays
ETX Capital
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Overview
Barclays was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while ETX Capital was established in 2002 and is based in UK. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Barclays serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; ETX Capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Barclays and $100 at ETX Capital.
| Feature | Barclays | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2011 | 2002 |
| Country | United Kingdom | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Barclays and ETX Capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Barclays has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at ETX Capital). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Barclays scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Barclays | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Barclays offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while ETX Capital 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 | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | MT4, Mac, Mirror Trader, Binary, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Barclays and ETX Capital 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.
| Feature | Barclays | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Barclays accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while ETX Capital supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller). ETX Capital uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. ETX Capital scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Barclays | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Barclays and ETX Capital offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Barclays supports 2 languages and ETX Capital supports 7, giving ETX Capital broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Barclays | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, French, Spanish, German, Polish, Czech, Greek and Mandarin |