City Credit Capital
Hantec Markets
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Overview
City Credit Capital was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in UK, while Hantec Markets was established in 1990 and is based in UK, Hong Kong. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. City Credit Capital serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Hantec Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at City Credit Capital and $1000 at Hantec Markets.
| Feature | City Credit Capital | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $1000 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2001 | 1990 |
| Country | UK | UK, Hong Kong |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between City Credit Capital and Hantec Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Hantec Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1000 (vs $500 at City Credit Capital). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. City Credit Capital applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Hantec Markets does not. Overall, Hantec Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | City Credit Capital | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $1000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
City Credit Capital offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Hantec Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. City Credit Capital supports social and copy trading features, which Hantec Markets does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | City Credit Capital | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, Mac, Web Trader, Currenex, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how City Credit Capital and Hantec Markets compare. City Credit Capital runs regular live webinars; Hantec Markets does not. City Credit Capital has a video library; Hantec Markets does not. City Credit Capital publishes daily market commentary; Hantec Markets does not. City Credit Capital integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Hantec Markets does not. City Credit Capital maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. City Credit Capital scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | City Credit Capital | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hantec Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | City Credit Capital | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| 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. Both City Credit Capital and Hantec Markets 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.
| Feature | City Credit Capital | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |