AB Forex
Admiral Markets
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Admiral Markets was established in 2001 and is based in UK. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Admiral Markets is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) – registration number 595450 among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Admiral Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $200 at Admiral Markets.
| Feature | AB Forex | Admiral Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $200 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) – registration number 595450, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) - license number 201/13, Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) no. 410681, Jordan Securities Commission (JSC) registration number 57026 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2001 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Admiral Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AB Forex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $200 at Admiral Markets). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while Admiral Markets does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Admiral Markets does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Admiral Markets does not. Overall, Admiral Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Admiral Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $200 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Admiral Markets supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. Admiral Markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Admiral Markets |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | No | Yes |
| cTrader | No | Yes |
| Windows App | No | Yes |
| iOS App | No | Yes |
| Android App | No | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | DealBook├é┬¼├âÔÇá 360 (Desktop, Mobile, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Web) | MT4, MT5, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and Admiral Markets compare. Admiral Markets runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. Admiral Markets has a video library; AB Forex does not. Admiral Markets publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. Admiral Markets integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. Admiral Markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Admiral Markets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Admiral Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Admiral Markets uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. Admiral Markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Admiral Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | No | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Admiral Markets offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Admiral Markets easier to reach in real time. Admiral Markets offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Admiral Markets offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and Admiral Markets supports 22, giving Admiral Markets broader global reach. Admiral Markets scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Admiral Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Hungarian, Bulgarian, Cestina, German, Dutch, French, Eesti, Francais, Greek, Latviesu, Lietuviskas, Moldovian, Croatian, Slovenian, Polish, Russian, Serbian, Romanian, Ukrainian, and Croatian |