London Capital Group (LCG)
Swissquote
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Overview
London Capital Group (LCG) was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in UK, while Swissquote was established in 1999 and is based in Switzerland. London Capital Group (LCG) holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110), while Swissquote is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. London Capital Group (LCG) serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Swissquote has 300,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at London Capital Group (LCG) and $0 at Swissquote.
| Feature | London Capital Group (LCG) | Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 1996 | 1999 |
| Country | UK | Switzerland |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 300,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between London Capital Group (LCG) and Swissquote, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Swissquote has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at London Capital Group (LCG)). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. London Capital Group (LCG) applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Swissquote does not. Overall, Swissquote scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | London Capital Group (LCG) | Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
London Capital Group (LCG) offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Swissquote supports 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. London Capital Group (LCG) edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | London Capital Group (LCG) | Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, MT5, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, 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 Swissquote compare. London Capital Group (LCG) runs regular live webinars; Swissquote does not. Both provide video tutorials. London Capital Group (LCG) publishes daily market commentary; Swissquote does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. 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) | Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
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 Swissquote supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). London Capital Group (LCG) uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | London Capital Group (LCG) | Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
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 Swissquote offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. London Capital Group (LCG) supports 18 languages and Swissquote supports 8, giving London Capital Group (LCG) broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | London Capital Group (LCG) | Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| 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, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, and Chinese |