Forex EE
XTB
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Overview
Forex EE was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Grenadines, while XTB was established in 2002 and is based in Poland. Forex EE holds licences including Ministry of Economic Affairs in Estonia, while XTB is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Forex EE serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; XTB has 250,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Forex EE and $0 at XTB.
| Feature | Forex EE | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Regulation | Ministry of Economic Affairs in Estonia | 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 | 2008 | 2002 |
| Country | Grenadines | Poland |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 250,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Forex EE 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 Forex EE). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Overall, XTB scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Forex EE | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Forex EE offers 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 Forex EE does not offer. XTB edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Forex EE | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4 | 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 Forex EE and XTB compare. XTB runs regular live webinars; Forex EE does not. Both provide video tutorials. XTB publishes daily market commentary; Forex EE does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. XTB maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. XTB scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Forex EE | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Forex EE accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while XTB supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). XTB uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. XTB scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Forex EE | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Forex EE and XTB offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Forex EE supports 2 languages and XTB supports 12, giving XTB broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Forex EE | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian, and Turkish |