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VTB 24 Bank

6.1/10

z.com

7.9/10
3/10RegulationWinner7/10
8/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

VTB 24 Bank was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Russia, while z.com was established in 2008 and is based in UK. VTB 24 Bank holds licences including Unregulated, while z.com is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. VTB 24 Bank serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; z.com has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at VTB 24 Bank and $50 at z.com.

z.com wins this category
FeatureVTB 24 Bankz.com
Min. Deposit$100$50
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Services Authority (FSA), Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)
Founded20082008
CountryRussiaUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between VTB 24 Bank and z.com, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. VTB 24 Bank has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $50 at z.com). z.com charges withdrawal fees while VTB 24 Bank does not, giving VTB 24 Bank an edge for frequent withdrawers. z.com charges deposit fees; VTB 24 Bank does not. Overall, z.com scores higher on fees in our assessment.

z.com wins this category
FeatureVTB 24 Bankz.com
Min. Deposit$100$50
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

VTB 24 Bank 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
FeatureVTB 24 Bankz.com
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop, Tablet & Mobile apps,MacDesktop,Android,Tablet,iPhone

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how VTB 24 Bank 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. z.com scores higher overall in education and research.

z.com wins this category
FeatureVTB 24 Bankz.com
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. VTB 24 Bank accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while z.com supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureVTB 24 Bankz.com
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 VTB 24 Bank and z.com 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.

Tied
FeatureVTB 24 Bankz.com
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese