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Blitzbrokers

6.3/10

VTB 24 Bank

6.1/10
5/10WinnerRegulation3/10
10/10WinnerFees8/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Blitzbrokers was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Hong Kong, while VTB 24 Bank was established in 2008 and is based in Russia. Blitzbrokers holds licences including Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), while VTB 24 Bank is regulated by Unregulated among others. Blitzbrokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; VTB 24 Bank has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Blitzbrokers and $100 at VTB 24 Bank.

Blitzbrokers wins this category
FeatureBlitzbrokersVTB 24 Bank
Min. Deposit$1$100
RegulationSecurities and Futures Commission (SFC)Unregulated
Founded19822008
CountryHong KongRussia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Blitzbrokers and VTB 24 Bank, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Blitzbrokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at VTB 24 Bank). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Blitzbrokers scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Blitzbrokers wins this category
FeatureBlitzbrokersVTB 24 Bank
Min. Deposit$1$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Blitzbrokers offers MT5, cTrader, while VTB 24 Bank 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. VTB 24 Bank edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

VTB 24 Bank wins this category
FeatureBlitzbrokersVTB 24 Bank
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop,WEB,AndroidDesktop, Tablet & Mobile apps,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Blitzbrokers and VTB 24 Bank compare. VTB 24 Bank runs regular live webinars; Blitzbrokers does not. Both provide video tutorials. VTB 24 Bank publishes daily market commentary; Blitzbrokers does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. VTB 24 Bank maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. VTB 24 Bank scores higher overall in education and research.

VTB 24 Bank wins this category
FeatureBlitzbrokersVTB 24 Bank
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesNo

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 VTB 24 Bank supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureBlitzbrokersVTB 24 Bank
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 VTB 24 Bank 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
FeatureBlitzbrokersVTB 24 Bank
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese