Capital.com vs EC Markets : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

Capital.com

EC Markets

Broker Overview

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

Market maker

STP broker

Years of Existence / Established Year

2016

2011

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

660k

No information

Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

CySEC, ASIC, FCA, MiFID, SCB

FSA,FCA, FSC

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

Best Overall Trading Platform (Online Money Awards 2024) and Best Trading App 2023 (Good Money Guide), Fastest Growing Broker

Best Trading Liquidity Award, Best Customer Awards

Security Measures

AML

FSCS

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

3000+ assets including shares, ESG

150+

Currency Pairs

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Indices

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

CFDs

Yes

ETFs

Yes

Stocks

Options

Futures

Bonds

Mutual Funds

Fractional Shares

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

Precious Metals

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

Equities

Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

MT4

Yes

MT5

Yes

cTrader

Social Trading

Yes

Copy Trading

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

Mobile apps, CFD trading App, Capital.com API

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes except Mac

Account Types & Conditions

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

CFD Live, MTA account, CFD corporate account, Individual account-Retail, professional account

Standard and ECN accounts

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

Minimum Deposit

20 EUR / USD / GBP

$10

Leverage Available

2:1- 30:1

200:1 to 500:1

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

$25,000

Unlimited

Commission (per account type)

$0 for standard account, $5 per lot per side for ECN account

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

Beginners to experienced traders

Both beginners and experienced traders

Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Bank transfer, Bank cards, Pay ID, e-wallets

Union Pay, OCT 365, Swift wire transfer, Indonesia bank ATM, Bank Transfer Malaysia, THAI QR payment,e-wallets

Withdrawal Methods

Bank cards, e-wallets

Union Pay, OCT 365, Swift wire transfer, Indonesia bank ATM, Bank Transfer Malaysia, THAI QR payment, e-wallets

Other E-Wallets Supported

Apple Pay, Google pay, PayPal, Neteller, Skrill, Sofort, PRZELEWY, Truelayer, Ideal, Trustly, SPEI, Lean, Volt

VN pay, PoLi.

Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

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

For trading beginners- Trading Essentials, Risk management, Market guides, For experienced traders- Trading Strategies, Technical analysis, Market analysis, Trading Psychology

Trading Education, Market Analysis, Webinars, eBooks and Guides, Video Tutorials, MT4 Indicator Plugin

Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

Commission: $0

Spread for Std account: Starts from 1.0 pip, Spread for ECN accounts: Starts from 0.0 pips

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Variable

Per Lot Fees

Options Contract Fees

Futures Contract Fees

Markup Fees on Spread

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

GSL fee value will be displayed on the deal ticket

Maximum Leverage

30:1

500:1

Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

Advisory Fees

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Yes

Statement or Document Fee

Account Opening Fee

Account Maintenance Fee

Deposit Fee

0.7% of the spot forex rate

Currency Conversion Fee

Withdrawal Fee

$0 bank fees may apply

Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

opens at 9.30am and closes at 4pm local time (2.30pm-9pm London time)

Varies by asset type

Customer Support

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

24/7

24/5

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

Live chat, Phone: +61 3 8658 0539, E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: +248 422 4099, E-mail: [email protected], Live chat

Support Languages

10+

Additional Information

Headquarters Location

Limassol, Cyprus

3rd Floor, 30 City Road, London, United Kingdom, EC1Y 2AY.

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 Capital.com and EC Markets offer affordable fee structures, but Capital.com generally edges out with no inactivity fees and lower commissions on standard trades, whereas EC Markets shines with bundled research and platform access.

If speed and simplicity matter to you, Capital.com delivers a streamlined account setup. In contrast, EC Markets includes more documentation and KYC checks, which can delay access but ensures strong compliance.

While Capital.com focuses on mobile-first design and clean user experience, EC Markets includes features like in-depth charting, integrated news feeds, and strong desktop performance.

Those seeking technical depth may prefer Capital.com, while EC Markets shines with intuitive design and streamlined features.

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