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London Capital Group (LCG)

8.2/10

z.com

7.9/10
10/10WinnerRegulation7/10
6/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
7.5/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

London Capital Group (LCG) was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in UK, while z.com was established in 2008 and is based in UK. London Capital Group (LCG) holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110), while z.com is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. London Capital Group (LCG) serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; z.com has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at London Capital Group (LCG) and $50 at z.com.

London Capital Group (LCG) wins this category
FeatureLondon Capital Group (LCG)z.com
Min. Deposit$100$50
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Services Authority (FSA), Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)
Founded19962008
CountryUKUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between London Capital Group (LCG) and z.com, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. London Capital Group (LCG) has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $50 at z.com). z.com charges withdrawal fees while London Capital Group (LCG) does not, giving London Capital Group (LCG) an edge for frequent withdrawers. London Capital Group (LCG) applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; z.com does not. z.com charges deposit fees; London Capital Group (LCG) does not. Overall, z.com scores higher on fees in our assessment.

z.com wins this category
FeatureLondon Capital Group (LCG)z.com
Min. Deposit$100$50
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

London Capital Group (LCG) offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while z.com 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. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureLondon Capital Group (LCG)z.com
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsDesktop,Android,Tablet,iPhone

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how London Capital Group (LCG) and z.com 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
FeatureLondon Capital Group (LCG)z.com
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. London Capital Group (LCG) accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller), while z.com 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.

London Capital Group (LCG) wins this category
FeatureLondon Capital Group (LCG)z.com
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

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 z.com offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. London Capital Group (LCG) supports 18 languages and z.com supports 2, giving London Capital Group (LCG) broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureLondon Capital Group (LCG)z.com
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Russian, Malaysian, Korean, Swedish, German, French, Indonesian, Turkish, Norwegian, Chinese, Italian, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Polish, Thai, and Vietnamese.English, and Chinese