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Degiro

7.4/10

Spreadex

8.2/10
9/10WinnerRegulation8/10
10/10FeesTied10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner5.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Degiro was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Netherlands, while Spreadex was established in 1999 and is based in UK. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Degiro serves 600,000+ clients worldwide; Spreadex has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $0.

Spreadex wins this category
FeatureDegiroSpreadex
Min. Deposit$0$0
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), The Dutch Central Bank (DNB)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), registration number 190941
Founded19341999
CountryNetherlandsUK
Clients600,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Degiro and Spreadex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $0. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureDegiroSpreadex
Min. Deposit$0$0
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Degiro offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Spreadex supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Spreadex supports social and copy trading features, which Degiro does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureDegiroSpreadex
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

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

Spreadex wins this category
FeatureDegiroSpreadex
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

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

Spreadex wins this category
FeatureDegiroSpreadex
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Degiro and Spreadex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Degiro supports 2 languages and Spreadex supports 1, giving Degiro broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureDegiroSpreadex
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish