OANDA
USAA
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Overview
OANDA was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in United States, Canada, while USAA was established in 2008 and is based in United States. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. OANDA serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; USAA has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at OANDA and $25 at USAA.
| Feature | OANDA | USAA |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $25 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) |
| Founded | 1996 | 2008 |
| Country | United States, Canada | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between OANDA and USAA, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. OANDA has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $25 at USAA). USAA charges withdrawal fees while OANDA does not, giving OANDA an edge for frequent withdrawers. USAA charges deposit fees; OANDA does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | OANDA | USAA |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $25 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
OANDA offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while USAA supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. USAA supports social and copy trading features, which OANDA does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | OANDA | USAA |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | MT4 ,Android,iPhone,Mac |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how OANDA and USAA 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.
| Feature | OANDA | USAA |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
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 USAA supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | OANDA | USAA |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USAA 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 | USAA |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |