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Vantage vs Eightcap : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

Vantage

Vantage

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Eightcap

Eightcap

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Broker Overview

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

ECN & STP

ECN

Years of Existence / Established Year

2009

2009

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

5,000,000 + traders

80,000 +


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

ASIC FSC

SCB ASIC CySEC FCA

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

Best Multi-Asset Broker at Online Money Awards 2024

Best Broker in Australia in 2024 by FXEmpire Best Forex Brokers 2024 Best Crypto CFD Trading Broker by FXEmpire 2024 Top CFD Broker by FXEmpire 2024

Security Measures

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF)

FSCS

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

Yes (only to retail clients. Not for professional traders)


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

1000+ CFD products

800+ CFD markets

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

Yes

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

No

Yes

Stocks

Yes

Yes

Options

No

Yes

Futures

No

Yes

Bonds

Yes

No

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

No

No

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

Yes

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

No

Equities

Yes

Yes


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

Yes

Yes

MT5

Yes

Yes

cTrader

No

No

Social Trading

Yes

Yes

Copy Trading

Yes

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

Vantage App

No

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes


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Account Types & Conditions

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

Standard Pro Raw

Standard account Raw account TradingView account

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

No

No

Minimum Deposit

$50

$100

Leverage Available

20:1 to 1000:1

1:30

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

Varies by istruments

Maximum 100 lots

Commission (per account type)

Standard - $0 Pro - From $1.50 Raw - From $3.00

Standard - $0 TradingView - $0 Raw - Each side: 3.5 AUD, USD, NZD, SGD, CAD | 2.25 GBP | 2.75 EUR per standard lot traded

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

Only experienced

Beginners & experienced


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Bank Credit / Debit cards Alternative payments account

Wire Transfer Credit/debit cards UnionPay Bitcoin Ewallets

Withdrawal Methods

Bank Credit / Debit cards Alternative payments account

Wire Transfer Ewallets Bitcoin

Other E-Wallets Supported

Neteller Skrill

Skrill Neteller Fasapay Dragonpay


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

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

Online Trading courses E-books & webinars

Capitalise.ai AI-powered Economic calendar Eightcap labs Trade Zone Events & Webinars Flash trader


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

Forex - $3.0 per lot ETFs - $12.0 per trade Precious metals - $3.0 per lot AU share CFDs - 0.08% per lot (min $5 per trade) EU share CFDs - 0.1% per lot HK share CFDs - 0.25% per lot (min $6 per trade) UK share CFDs - 0.1% per lot

Spread- starts from 0.0 pips

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Variable

Variable

Per Lot Fees

Starting from $1.50 per lot

$3.50 per lot per side

Options Contract Fees

NA

NA

Futures Contract Fees

NA

NA

Markup Fees on Spread

NA

NA

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

NA

NA

Maximum Leverage

1000:1

1:30


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$0

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

$0

$0

Advisory Fees

$0

$0

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Yes

Yes

Statement or Document Fee

$0

NA

Account Opening Fee

$0

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

$0

$0

Deposit Fee

$0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

0.20%

NA

Withdrawal Fee

International Bank wire transfer cost - $25 Minimum Withdrawal - $30

$0


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

Yes

Yes


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Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

NewYork session - 8:00am to 5:00pm EST Tokyo session - 7:00pm to 4:00am EST Sydney session - 5:00pm to 2:00am London session - 3:00am to 12:00pmUS after hours trading - 16:00 to 20:00 ET

Crypto - Monday-Sunday (00:00 - 23:59) Forex - 10PM to 7AM Commodities - Monday-Friday (03:00 - 24:00) Stocks US - 9:30am to 4pm


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Customer Support

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

24/7

24x5

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

E mail: mailto:[email protected] Help centre Live chat assistance

E mail: mailto:[email protected] Call / Chat: +61 3 8592 2375

Support Languages

15+

13+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

164 Blaauwberg Road Tableview Cape town Western Cape 7441, South Africa

Aiolou & Panagioti Diomidous 9, Katholiki, 3020, Limassol, Cyprus.

Complaints (for crypto brokers)

No

No


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.
Vantage stands out for its zero-commission trading model, appealing to cost-conscious investors. In contrast, Eightcap offers more comprehensive services with slightly higher fees, especially for advanced tools and asset classes.
Vantage offers a quick and paperless account setup that appeals to traders on the go, whereas Eightcap more involved onboarding process adds an extra layer of safety and regulatory checks.
The trading interface of Vantage is known for its speed and ease-of-use, while Eightcap shines with its customizable layouts and advanced charting capabilities, making it a strong choice for serious analysts.
Advanced users will enjoy Vantage capabilities, but Eightcap remains a favorite for its streamlined and beginner-centric approach.