ATC Brokers vs Freetrade : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

ATC Brokers

Freetrade

Broker Overview

Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)

ECN broker

STP broker

Years of Existence / Established Year

2005

2016

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

No information

1.5 M

Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

FCA and CIMA

FCA

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

No major awards listed

Best Online trading platform 2024

Security Measures

No information

Yes

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

6200+ U.S Treasury Bills, Investment trust

Currency Pairs

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Indices

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

CFDs

ETFs

Yes

Stocks

Yes

Options

Futures

Bonds

Mutual Funds

Fractional Shares

Yes

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

Precious Metals

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

Yes

Equities

Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

MT4

Yes

MT5

cTrader

Social Trading

Yes

Copy Trading

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

Proprietary MT Pro

Freetrade web and mobile trading platform

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Account Types & Conditions

Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)

Individual, joint or corporate trading account

General investment account, Stocks and shares ISA, Personal pension account

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

Minimum Deposit

2,000 USD, EUR or GBP

Leverage Available

2:1 to 200:1

100:1

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

Unlimited

depends on asset class

Commission (per account type)

Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)

Beginners and experienced traders

Beginners to experienced traders

Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Bank wire transfer, Crypto

Bank transfer, debit card, Apple pay, google pay

Withdrawal Methods

Bank wire transfer, Crypto

Linked bank account

Other E-Wallets Supported

Apple pay , google pay

Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)

Learn to trade, Economic calendar, Market insights, Market News

Learn (Trading Education), Freetrade Blog (Market Insights), Webinars, Investing Guides, Video Tutorials, Community Forum

Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

Mini Contract (10,000 lot size): $0.60 round turn, Standard Contract (100,000 lot size): $6.00 round turn

FX fee of 0.59%

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Variable

Per Lot Fees

Options Contract Fees

Futures Contract Fees

Markup Fees on Spread

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

Maximum Leverage

200:1

100:1

Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$50 of 6 months of inactivity

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

Advisory Fees

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Yes

Statement or Document Fee

Account Opening Fee

Account Maintenance Fee

£10.97

Deposit Fee

Bank wire- $0, Crypto- 1.00%

£5

Currency Conversion Fee

Depends on the bank and the specific transaction

Exchange rate + 0.99%

Withdrawal Fee

International EUR/ USD/ CAD - $30/ 40/ 40, Crypto- 0.20% fee

£5

Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

Forex- 5:05 PM EST to Friday at 5:00 PM EST, Metals- Sunday at 6:00 PM EST and 5:00 PM EST and re-opens at 6:00 PM ES

Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM GMT Monday to Friday: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET (2:30 PM - 9:00 PM GMT) European Market Hours- Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM CET (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM GMT)

Customer Support

Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)

24/7

24/5

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

Phone: + 44 20 3318 1399, Email: [email protected], Live chat

Help hub, community forum, E-mail, Social media

Support Languages

Additional Information

Headquarters Location

London, England, United Kingdom .

Level 2, The Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, London, England, E1 6QL

Complaints (for crypto brokers)

At TradingCritique, we don't just list brokers. We test, compare, and simplify your decision-making. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, our data-driven comparisons are built to match your trading style and region. Learn how we Evaluate a broker.

Both ATC Brokers and Freetrade offer affordable fee structures, but ATC Brokers generally edges out with no inactivity fees and lower commissions on standard trades, whereas Freetrade shines with bundled research and platform access.

ATC Brokers makes starting out easy with a simple application, especially for retail clients. Freetrade platform, while requiring more effort to join, allows experienced traders to customize their accounts from the start.

While ATC Brokers focuses on mobile-first design and clean user experience, Freetrade includes features like in-depth charting, integrated news feeds, and strong desktop performance.

ATC Brokers supports complex strategies and asset diversity, while Freetrade offers clarity and low-cost access for long-term holders.

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