AB Forex
Barclays
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Barclays was established in 2011 and is based in United Kingdom. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Barclays is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Barclays has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $0 at Barclays.
| Feature | AB Forex | Barclays |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2011 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | United Kingdom |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Barclays, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Barclays has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at AB Forex). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while Barclays does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Barclays does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Barclays does not. Overall, Barclays scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Barclays |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Barclays edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Barclays |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Desktop, 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 Barclays compare. Barclays runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. Barclays has a video library; AB Forex does not. Barclays publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. Barclays integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. Barclays maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Barclays scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Barclays |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Barclays uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Barclays scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Barclays |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | No | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Barclays offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Barclays easier to reach in real time. Barclays offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Barclays offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Barclays scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Barclays |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |