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SpreadCo

6.1/10

VTB 24 Bank

6.1/10
7/10WinnerRegulation3/10
4/10FeesWinner8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

SpreadCo was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in London, while VTB 24 Bank was established in 2008 and is based in Russia. SpreadCo holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while VTB 24 Bank is regulated by Unregulated among others. SpreadCo serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; VTB 24 Bank has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.

Tied
FeatureSpreadCoVTB 24 Bank
Min. Deposit$100$100
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Unregulated
Founded20052008
CountryLondonRussia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between SpreadCo and VTB 24 Bank, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. SpreadCo charges withdrawal fees while VTB 24 Bank does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. SpreadCo charges deposit fees; VTB 24 Bank does not. Overall, VTB 24 Bank scores higher on fees in our assessment.

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

Platforms

SpreadCo 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.

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FeatureSpreadCoVTB 24 Bank
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsWeb Trader, 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 SpreadCo and VTB 24 Bank compare. VTB 24 Bank runs regular live webinars; SpreadCo does not. Both provide video tutorials. VTB 24 Bank publishes daily market commentary; SpreadCo 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
FeatureSpreadCoVTB 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. SpreadCo accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while VTB 24 Bank supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

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FeatureSpreadCoVTB 24 Bank
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both SpreadCo and VTB 24 Bank 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.

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FeatureSpreadCoVTB 24 Bank
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese