ETX Capital
Trading212
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Overview
ETX Capital was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in UK, while Trading212 was established in 2006 and is based in UK. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. ETX Capital serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Trading212 has 1,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at ETX Capital and $1 at Trading212.
| Feature | ETX Capital | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) |
| Founded | 2002 | 2006 |
| Country | UK | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 1,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ETX Capital and Trading212, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Trading212 has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at ETX Capital). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Trading212 scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | ETX Capital | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
ETX Capital offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Trading212 supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Trading212 supports social and copy trading features, which ETX Capital does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | ETX Capital | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Mac, Mirror Trader, Binary, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, MT5, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how ETX Capital and Trading212 compare. ETX Capital runs regular live webinars; Trading212 does not. Both provide video tutorials. ETX Capital publishes daily market commentary; Trading212 does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. ETX Capital maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. ETX Capital scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | ETX Capital | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. ETX Capital accepts 3 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller), while Trading212 supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill). ETX Capital uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. Trading212 uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. Trading212 scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | ETX Capital | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both ETX Capital and Trading212 offer live chat support. ETX Capital offers phone support; Trading212 does not. Email support is available at both brokers. ETX Capital supports 7 languages and Trading212 supports 13, giving Trading212 broader global reach. ETX Capital scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | ETX Capital | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, French, Spanish, German, Polish, Czech, Greek and Mandarin | English, German, Netherlands, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Serbian, Norwegian, Swedish, Czech, Romanian, Turkish |