Core Spreads
Trust Capital TC
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Overview
Core Spreads was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in London, while Trust Capital TC was established in 2016 and is based in Cyprus. Core Spreads holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Trust Capital TC is regulated by CySEC (no. 369/18) among others. Core Spreads serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Trust Capital TC has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Core Spreads and $250 at Trust Capital TC.
| Feature | Core Spreads | Trust Capital TC |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | CySEC (no. 369/18) |
| Founded | 2014 | 2016 |
| Country | London | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Core Spreads and Trust Capital TC, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Core Spreads has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at Trust Capital TC). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Core Spreads charges deposit fees; Trust Capital TC does not. Overall, Core Spreads scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Core Spreads | Trust Capital TC |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Core Spreads offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Trust Capital TC supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Trust Capital TC supports social and copy trading features, which Core Spreads does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Core Spreads | Trust Capital TC |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4 |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Core Spreads and Trust Capital TC compare. Trust Capital TC runs regular live webinars; Core Spreads does not. Both provide video tutorials. Trust Capital TC publishes daily market commentary; Core Spreads does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Trust Capital TC maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Trust Capital TC scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Core Spreads | Trust Capital TC |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Core Spreads accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Trust Capital TC supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). Trust Capital TC uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. Trust Capital TC scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Core Spreads | Trust Capital TC |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Core Spreads and Trust Capital TC 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 | Core Spreads | Trust Capital TC |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Arabic |