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npbfx

7.4/10

VTB 24 Bank

6.1/10
10/10WinnerRegulation3/10
0/10FeesWinner8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

npbfx was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while VTB 24 Bank was established in 2008 and is based in Russia. npbfx holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while VTB 24 Bank is regulated by Unregulated among others. npbfx serves 3,500,000+ clients worldwide; VTB 24 Bank has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at npbfx and $100 at VTB 24 Bank.

npbfx wins this category
FeaturenpbfxVTB 24 Bank
Min. Deposit$250$100
RegulationFinancial 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-F287Unregulated
Founded20202008
CountryUnited KingdomRussia
Clients3,500,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between npbfx and VTB 24 Bank, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. VTB 24 Bank has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at npbfx). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. npbfx applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; VTB 24 Bank does not. Overall, VTB 24 Bank scores higher on fees in our assessment.

VTB 24 Bank wins this category
FeaturenpbfxVTB 24 Bank
Min. Deposit$250$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

npbfx offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while VTB 24 Bank 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
FeaturenpbfxVTB 24 Bank
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsDesktop, Tablet & Mobile apps,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how npbfx and VTB 24 Bank compare. VTB 24 Bank runs regular live webinars; npbfx does not. Both provide video tutorials. VTB 24 Bank publishes daily market commentary; npbfx does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. VTB 24 Bank maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. VTB 24 Bank scores higher overall in education and research.

VTB 24 Bank wins this category
FeaturenpbfxVTB 24 Bank
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. npbfx accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while VTB 24 Bank supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). npbfx uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. npbfx scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

npbfx wins this category
FeaturenpbfxVTB 24 Bank
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both npbfx and VTB 24 Bank offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. npbfx supports 8 languages and VTB 24 Bank supports 2, giving npbfx broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeaturenpbfxVTB 24 Bank
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, and Chinese