City Credit Capital
Exante
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Overview
City Credit Capital was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in UK, while Exante was established in 2011 and is based in Malta. City Credit Capital holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Exante is regulated by Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) among others. City Credit Capital serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Exante has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at City Credit Capital and $11700 at Exante.
| Feature | City Credit Capital | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $11700 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA |
| Founded | 2001 | 2011 |
| Country | UK | Malta |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between City Credit Capital and Exante, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $500 at City Credit Capital). Exante charges withdrawal fees while City Credit Capital does not, giving City Credit Capital an edge for frequent withdrawers. City Credit Capital applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exante does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | City Credit Capital | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $11700 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
City Credit Capital offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Exante supports MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. City Credit Capital supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | City Credit Capital | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, WEB, desktop |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how City Credit Capital and Exante compare. City Credit Capital runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. City Credit Capital has a video library; Exante does not. City Credit Capital publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. City Credit Capital integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. City Credit Capital scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | City Credit Capital | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. City Credit Capital accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Exante supports 1 (bank transfer). City Credit Capital uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. City Credit Capital scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | City Credit Capital | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | No |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. City Credit Capital offers live chat; Exante does not, making City Credit Capital easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. City Credit Capital scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | City Credit Capital | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | No |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |