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Binary.com

5.2/10

City Of Investment

5.1/10
3/10RegulationWinner5/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchTied4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Binary.com was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in United States, while City Of Investment was established in 2009 and is based in United Kingdom. Binary.com holds licences including Unregulated, while City Of Investment is regulated by Financial Markets Authority (FMA) among others. Binary.com serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; City Of Investment has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at Binary.com and $3000 at City Of Investment.

Binary.com wins this category
FeatureBinary.comCity Of Investment
Min. Deposit$250$3000
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial Markets Authority (FMA)
Founded20142009
CountryUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Binary.com and City Of Investment, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Binary.com has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $3000 at City Of Investment). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Binary.com charges deposit fees; City Of Investment does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

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FeatureBinary.comCity Of Investment
Min. Deposit$250$3000
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

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

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FeatureBinary.comCity Of Investment
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4,iOS,MacBook,iPhoneAndroid Apps,iPhone/iPad,Desktop

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Binary.com and City Of Investment compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

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FeatureBinary.comCity Of Investment
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Binary.com 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.

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FeatureBinary.comCity Of Investment
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 Binary.com 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.

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FeatureBinary.comCity Of Investment
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese