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freetrade

8.9/10

VTB 24 Bank

6.1/10
5/10WinnerRegulation3/10
10/10WinnerFees8/10
10/10WinnerPlatforms9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

freetrade was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while VTB 24 Bank was established in 2008 and is based in Russia. freetrade holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales (no. 09797821), while VTB 24 Bank is regulated by Unregulated among others. freetrade serves 890,000+ clients worldwide; VTB 24 Bank has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at freetrade and $100 at VTB 24 Bank.

freetrade wins this category
FeaturefreetradeVTB 24 Bank
Min. Deposit$0$100
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales (no. 09797821)Unregulated
Founded20162008
CountryUnited KingdomRussia
Clients890,000+10,000+

Fees

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

freetrade wins this category
FeaturefreetradeVTB 24 Bank
Min. Deposit$0$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

freetrade 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. freetrade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

freetrade wins this category
FeaturefreetradeVTB 24 Bank
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, 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 freetrade 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. freetrade scores higher overall in education and research.

freetrade wins this category
FeaturefreetradeVTB 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. freetrade accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while VTB 24 Bank supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). freetrade uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. freetrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

freetrade wins this category
FeaturefreetradeVTB 24 Bank
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both freetrade and VTB 24 Bank offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. freetrade supports 8 languages and VTB 24 Bank supports 2, giving freetrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeaturefreetradeVTB 24 Bank
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, and Chinese