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Binary Mate

6.1/10

City Of Investment

5.1/10
5/10RegulationTied5/10
1/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Binary Mate was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Malaysia, while City Of Investment was established in 2009 and is based in United Kingdom. Binary Mate holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while City Of Investment is regulated by Financial Markets Authority (FMA) among others. Binary Mate serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; City Of Investment has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1000 at Binary Mate and $3000 at City Of Investment.

Binary Mate wins this category
FeatureBinary MateCity Of Investment
Min. Deposit$1000$3000
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial Markets Authority (FMA)
Founded20132009
CountryMalaysiaUnited Kingdom
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Binary Mate and City Of Investment, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Binary Mate has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1000 (vs $3000 at City Of Investment). City Of Investment charges withdrawal fees while Binary Mate does not, giving Binary Mate an edge for frequent withdrawers. City Of Investment applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Binary Mate does not. City Of Investment charges deposit fees; Binary Mate does not. Overall, Binary Mate scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Binary Mate wins this category
FeatureBinary MateCity Of Investment
Min. Deposit$1000$3000
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Binary Mate offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while City Of Investment supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Binary Mate 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 MateCity Of Investment
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid ,iPhone,Mac,iPadeAndroid Apps,iPhone/iPad,Desktop

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Binary Mate and City Of Investment compare. Binary Mate runs regular live webinars; City Of Investment does not. Both provide video tutorials. Binary Mate publishes daily market commentary; City Of Investment does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Binary Mate maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Binary Mate scores higher overall in education and research.

Binary Mate wins this category
FeatureBinary MateCity Of Investment
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Binary Mate 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 MateCity 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 Mate 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 MateCity Of Investment
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese