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Intertrader

7.6/10

Plus500

8.3/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10WinnerFees6/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner8/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Intertrader was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Gibraltar, while Plus500 was established in 2008 and is based in Israel. Intertrader holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Plus500 is regulated by Plus500UK Ltd authorized & regulated by the FCA (#509909) among others. Intertrader serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Plus500 has 1,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Intertrader and $100 at Plus500.

Plus500 wins this category
FeatureIntertraderPlus500
Min. Deposit$1$100
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Plus500UK Ltd authorized & regulated by the FCA (#509909), Plus500CY Ltd authorized & regulated by CySEC (#250/14), Plus500AU Pty Ltd (ACN 153301681), ASIC in Australia AFSL #417727, FMA in New Zealand, FSP #486026 and Authorised Financial Services Provider in South Africa FSP #47546
Founded20092008
CountryGibraltarIsrael
Clients10,000+1,000,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Intertrader and Plus500, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Intertrader has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at Plus500). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Plus500 applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Intertrader does not. Overall, Intertrader scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Intertrader wins this category
FeatureIntertraderPlus500
Min. Deposit$1$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Intertrader offers MT5, cTrader, while Plus500 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. Plus500 edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Plus500 wins this category
FeatureIntertraderPlus500
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsWeb Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsWeb Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Intertrader and Plus500 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.

Tied
FeatureIntertraderPlus500
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Intertrader accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Plus500 supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill). Plus500 uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. Plus500 scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

Plus500 wins this category
FeatureIntertraderPlus500
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Intertrader and Plus500 offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Intertrader supports 2 languages and Plus500 supports 15, giving Plus500 broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureIntertraderPlus500
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Polish, Arabic, Hebrew, Danish, Norwegian, Czech, Slovak, Bulgarian and Chinese