Hargreaves Lansdown
OANDA
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Overview
Hargreaves Lansdown was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in UK, while OANDA was established in 1996 and is based in United States, Canada. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Hargreaves Lansdown serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; OANDA has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Hargreaves Lansdown and $1 at OANDA.
| Feature | Hargreaves Lansdown | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 1981 | 1996 |
| Country | UK | United States, Canada |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Hargreaves Lansdown and OANDA, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. OANDA has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $200 at Hargreaves Lansdown). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, OANDA scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Hargreaves Lansdown | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Hargreaves Lansdown offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while OANDA supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Hargreaves Lansdown | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, OANDA Desktop, OANDA Web, OANDA Mobile |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Hargreaves Lansdown and OANDA 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 | Hargreaves Lansdown | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Hargreaves Lansdown accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while OANDA supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Hargreaves Lansdown | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Hargreaves Lansdown and OANDA offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Hargreaves Lansdown | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |