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easyMarkets

8.4/10

VTB 24 Bank

6.1/10
10/10WinnerRegulation3/10
8/10FeesTied8/10
10/10WinnerPlatforms9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
7.5/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

easyMarkets was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Cyprus, Australia, while VTB 24 Bank was established in 2008 and is based in Russia. easyMarkets holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while VTB 24 Bank is regulated by Unregulated among others. easyMarkets serves 142,500+ clients worldwide; VTB 24 Bank has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketsVTB 24 Bank
Min. Deposit$100$100
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)Unregulated
Founded20032008
CountryCyprus, AustraliaRussia
Clients142,500+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between easyMarkets and VTB 24 Bank, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureeasyMarketsVTB 24 Bank
Min. Deposit$100$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

easyMarkets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while VTB 24 Bank supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. easyMarkets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketsVTB 24 Bank
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsDesktop, Tablet & Mobile apps,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how easyMarkets and VTB 24 Bank compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. easyMarkets scores higher overall in education and research.

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketsVTB 24 Bank
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. easyMarkets accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller), while VTB 24 Bank supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). easyMarkets uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. easyMarkets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketsVTB 24 Bank
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both easyMarkets and VTB 24 Bank offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. easyMarkets supports 5 languages and VTB 24 Bank supports 2, giving easyMarkets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureeasyMarketsVTB 24 Bank
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, German, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish and PolishEnglish, and Chinese