FX Primus
London Capital Group (LCG)
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Overview
FX Primus was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while London Capital Group (LCG) was established in 1996 and is based in UK. FX Primus holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while London Capital Group (LCG) is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110) among others. FX Primus serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; London Capital Group (LCG) has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.
| Feature | FX Primus | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The markets in financial instruments directive (MiFID) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110) |
| Founded | 2009 | 1996 |
| Country | Cyprus | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between FX Primus and London Capital Group (LCG), directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. FX Primus charges withdrawal fees while London Capital Group (LCG) does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. London Capital Group (LCG) applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; FX Primus does not. FX Primus charges deposit fees; London Capital Group (LCG) does not. Overall, London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | FX Primus | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
FX Primus offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while London Capital Group (LCG) 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. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | FX Primus | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how FX Primus and London Capital Group (LCG) 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. London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | FX Primus | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. FX Primus accepts 3 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller), while London Capital Group (LCG) supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). London Capital Group (LCG) uniquely supports Skrill among the two brokers. London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | FX Primus | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| 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 FX Primus and London Capital Group (LCG) offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. FX Primus supports 8 languages and London Capital Group (LCG) supports 18, giving London Capital Group (LCG) broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | FX Primus | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Indonesian, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Hungarian, and Malaysian | English, Russian, Malaysian, Korean, Swedish, German, French, Indonesian, Turkish, Norwegian, Chinese, Italian, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Polish, Thai, and Vietnamese. |