ETX Capital
XTB
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Overview
ETX Capital was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in UK, while XTB was established in 2002 and is based in Poland. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. ETX Capital serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; XTB has 250,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at ETX Capital and $0 at XTB.
| Feature | ETX Capital | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), FCA number FRN 522157, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CySEC Licence Number: 169/12, Comisi├ó╦å┼í├óÔÇ░┬Ñn Nacional del Mercado de Valores, Komisja Nadzoru Finansowego |
| Founded | 2002 | 2002 |
| Country | UK | Poland |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 250,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ETX Capital and XTB, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. XTB has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at ETX Capital). XTB charges withdrawal fees while ETX Capital does not, giving ETX Capital an edge for frequent withdrawers. Overall, XTB scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | ETX Capital | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
ETX Capital offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while XTB supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. XTB supports social and copy trading features, which ETX Capital does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | ETX Capital | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Mirror Trader, 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 XTB 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. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | ETX Capital | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| 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 XTB supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). XTB uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. XTB scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | ETX Capital | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | Yes | Yes |
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 XTB offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. ETX Capital supports 7 languages and XTB supports 12, giving XTB broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | ETX Capital | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, French, Spanish, German, Polish, Czech, Greek and Mandarin | English, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian, and Turkish |