Barclays
Exante
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Overview
Barclays was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while Exante was established in 2011 and is based in Malta. Barclays holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Exante is regulated by Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) among others. Barclays serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Exante has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Barclays and $11700 at Exante.
| Feature | Barclays | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $11700 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA |
| Founded | 2011 | 2011 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Malta |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Barclays and Exante, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Barclays has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $11700 at Exante). Exante charges withdrawal fees while Barclays does not, giving Barclays an edge for frequent withdrawers. Overall, Barclays scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Barclays | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $11700 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Barclays offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Exante supports MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Barclays | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Desktop, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, WEB, desktop |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Barclays and Exante compare. Barclays runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. Barclays has a video library; Exante does not. Barclays publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. Barclays integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Barclays scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Barclays | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
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 Exante supports 1 (bank transfer). Barclays uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Barclays scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Barclays | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | No |
| 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. Barclays offers live chat; Exante does not, making Barclays easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Barclays scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Barclays | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | No |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |