London Capital Group (LCG)
NordFX
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Overview
London Capital Group (LCG) was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in UK, while NordFX was established in 2008 and is based in Mauritius. London Capital Group (LCG) holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110), while NordFX is regulated by VFSC (15008) among others. London Capital Group (LCG) serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; NordFX has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at London Capital Group (LCG) and $10 at NordFX.
| Feature | London Capital Group (LCG) | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $10 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110) | VFSC (15008) |
| Founded | 1996 | 2008 |
| Country | UK | Mauritius |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between London Capital Group (LCG) and NordFX, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. NordFX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10 (vs $100 at London Capital Group (LCG)). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Overall, NordFX scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | London Capital Group (LCG) | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $10 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
London Capital Group (LCG) offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while NordFX supports MT4, MT5. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. London Capital Group (LCG) edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | London Capital Group (LCG) | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, MT5, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how London Capital Group (LCG) and NordFX compare. London Capital Group (LCG) runs regular live webinars; NordFX does not. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. London Capital Group (LCG) publishes daily market commentary; NordFX does not. London Capital Group (LCG) integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); NordFX does not. London Capital Group (LCG) maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | London Capital Group (LCG) | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. London Capital Group (LCG) accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller), while NordFX supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | London Capital Group (LCG) | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | Yes | 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 London Capital Group (LCG) and NordFX offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. London Capital Group (LCG) supports 18 languages and NordFX supports 13, giving London Capital Group (LCG) broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | London Capital Group (LCG) | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Russian, Malaysian, Korean, Swedish, German, French, Indonesian, Turkish, Norwegian, Chinese, Italian, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Polish, Thai, and Vietnamese. | English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, Bengali, Farsi, Indonesian, Thai, Sinhalese, Vietnamese, Malay |