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Degiro

7.4/10

VTB 24 Bank

6.1/10
9/10WinnerRegulation3/10
10/10WinnerFees8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Degiro was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Netherlands, while VTB 24 Bank was established in 2008 and is based in Russia. Degiro holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while VTB 24 Bank is regulated by Unregulated among others. Degiro serves 600,000+ clients worldwide; VTB 24 Bank has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Degiro and $100 at VTB 24 Bank.

Degiro wins this category
FeatureDegiroVTB 24 Bank
Min. Deposit$0$100
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), The Dutch Central Bank (DNB)Unregulated
Founded19342008
CountryNetherlandsRussia
Clients600,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Degiro and VTB 24 Bank, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Degiro has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at VTB 24 Bank). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Degiro scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Degiro wins this category
FeatureDegiroVTB 24 Bank
Min. Deposit$0$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Degiro offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while VTB 24 Bank supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. VTB 24 Bank supports social and copy trading features, which Degiro does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureDegiroVTB 24 Bank
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4Desktop, Tablet & Mobile apps,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Degiro and VTB 24 Bank compare. VTB 24 Bank runs regular live webinars; Degiro does not. Both provide video tutorials. VTB 24 Bank publishes daily market commentary; Degiro does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. VTB 24 Bank maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. VTB 24 Bank scores higher overall in education and research.

VTB 24 Bank wins this category
FeatureDegiroVTB 24 Bank
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesNo

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 VTB 24 Bank supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureDegiroVTB 24 Bank
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
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 VTB 24 Bank 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.

Tied
FeatureDegiroVTB 24 Bank
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese