Intertrader
tastyworks
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Overview
Intertrader was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Gibraltar, while tastyworks was established in 2014 and is based in Belize. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Intertrader serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; tastyworks has 150,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Intertrader and $250 at tastyworks.
| Feature | Intertrader | tastyworks |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F317 |
| Founded | 2009 | 2014 |
| Country | Gibraltar | Belize |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 150,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Intertrader and tastyworks, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Intertrader has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at tastyworks). tastyworks charges withdrawal fees while Intertrader does not, giving Intertrader an edge for frequent withdrawers. Overall, Intertrader scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Intertrader | tastyworks |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Intertrader offers MT5, cTrader, while tastyworks supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Intertrader supports social and copy trading features, which tastyworks does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Intertrader | tastyworks |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | No |
| 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, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Intertrader and tastyworks 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. Intertrader scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Intertrader | tastyworks |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
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 tastyworks supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). tastyworks uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. tastyworks scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Intertrader | tastyworks |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Intertrader and tastyworks offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Intertrader supports 2 languages and tastyworks supports 8, giving tastyworks broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Intertrader | tastyworks |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |