OANDA
SpreadCo
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Overview
OANDA was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in United States, Canada, while SpreadCo was established in 2005 and is based in London. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. OANDA serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; SpreadCo has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at OANDA and $100 at SpreadCo.
| Feature | OANDA | SpreadCo |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 1996 | 2005 |
| Country | United States, Canada | London |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between OANDA and SpreadCo, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. OANDA has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at SpreadCo). SpreadCo charges withdrawal fees while OANDA does not, giving OANDA an edge for frequent withdrawers. SpreadCo charges deposit fees; OANDA does not. Overall, OANDA scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | OANDA | SpreadCo |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
OANDA offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while SpreadCo supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. SpreadCo supports social and copy trading features, which OANDA does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | OANDA | SpreadCo |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, OANDA Desktop, OANDA Web, OANDA Mobile | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how OANDA and SpreadCo compare. OANDA runs regular live webinars; SpreadCo does not. Both provide video tutorials. OANDA publishes daily market commentary; SpreadCo does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. OANDA maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. OANDA scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | OANDA | SpreadCo |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. OANDA accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while SpreadCo supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | OANDA | SpreadCo |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both OANDA and SpreadCo offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | OANDA | SpreadCo |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |