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C 7 Traders

5.9/10
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IG

8.3/10
3/10RegulationWinner9/10
8/10FeesTied8/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
6/10Education & ResearchTied6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner6.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

C 7 Traders was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Vanuatu, while IG was established in 1974 and is based in UK. C 7 Traders holds licences including Unregulated, while IG is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. C 7 Traders serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; IG has 178,500+. The minimum deposit is $100 at C 7 Traders and $200 at IG.

IG wins this category
FeatureC 7 TradersIG
Min. Deposit$100$200
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
Founded20141974
CountryVanuatuUK
Clients10,000+178,500+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between C 7 Traders and IG, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. C 7 Traders has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $200 at IG). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureC 7 TradersIG
Min. Deposit$100$200
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

C 7 Traders offers MT5, cTrader, while IG 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. IG edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

IG wins this category
FeatureC 7 TradersIG
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetatrader 4 - desktop, iOS and Android versions available.MT4, Mac, Web Trader, L2 Dealer, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how C 7 Traders and IG 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
FeatureC 7 TradersIG
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistNoNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. C 7 Traders accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while IG supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal). IG uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. IG scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

IG wins this category
FeatureC 7 TradersIG
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both C 7 Traders and IG offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. C 7 Traders supports 2 languages and IG supports 5, giving IG broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureC 7 TradersIG
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese