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Barclays

8.4/10

tusarfx

8.3/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Barclays was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while tusarfx was established in 2017 and is based in United States. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Barclays serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; tusarfx has 142,500+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Barclays and $250 at tusarfx.

Barclays wins this category
FeatureBarclaystusarfx
Min. Deposit$0$250
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA)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-F332
Founded20112017
CountryUnited KingdomUnited States
Clients10,000+142,500+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Barclays and tusarfx, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Barclays has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at tusarfx). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. tusarfx charges deposit fees; Barclays does not. Overall, Barclays scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Barclays wins this category
FeatureBarclaystusarfx
Min. Deposit$0$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Barclays offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while tusarfx supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. tusarfx supports social and copy trading features, which Barclays does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureBarclaystusarfx
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

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

Tied
FeatureBarclaystusarfx
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 tusarfx supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). tusarfx uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. tusarfx scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

tusarfx wins this category
FeatureBarclaystusarfx
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Barclays and tusarfx offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Barclays supports 2 languages and tusarfx supports 8, giving tusarfx broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureBarclaystusarfx
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic