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Blitzbrokers

6.3/10

SpreadCo

6.1/10
5/10RegulationWinner7/10
10/10WinnerFees4/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
4/10Education & ResearchTied4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Blitzbrokers was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Hong Kong, while SpreadCo was established in 2005 and is based in London. Blitzbrokers holds licences including Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), while SpreadCo is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Blitzbrokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; SpreadCo has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Blitzbrokers and $100 at SpreadCo.

Blitzbrokers wins this category
FeatureBlitzbrokersSpreadCo
Min. Deposit$1$100
RegulationSecurities and Futures Commission (SFC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded19822005
CountryHong KongLondon
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Blitzbrokers and SpreadCo, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Blitzbrokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at SpreadCo). SpreadCo charges withdrawal fees while Blitzbrokers does not, giving Blitzbrokers an edge for frequent withdrawers. SpreadCo charges deposit fees; Blitzbrokers does not. Overall, Blitzbrokers scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Blitzbrokers wins this category
FeatureBlitzbrokersSpreadCo
Min. Deposit$1$100
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Blitzbrokers offers MT5, cTrader, while SpreadCo supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. SpreadCo edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

SpreadCo wins this category
FeatureBlitzbrokersSpreadCo
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop,WEB,AndroidWeb Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

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

Tied
FeatureBlitzbrokersSpreadCo
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. Blitzbrokers accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while SpreadCo supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureBlitzbrokersSpreadCo
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 Blitzbrokers and SpreadCo 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.

Tied
FeatureBlitzbrokersSpreadCo
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese