AB Forex
BDSwiss
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while BDSwiss was established in 2012 and is based in Mauritius. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while BDSwiss is regulated by BDS Ltd (Registration No. 8424660-1) is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (the “FSA” among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; BDSwiss has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $500 at BDSwiss.
| Feature | AB Forex | BDSwiss |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $500 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | BDS Ltd (Registration No. 8424660-1) is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (the “FSA”, licence no. SD047) Registered address: Suite 3, Global Village, Jivan’s Complex, Mont Fleuri, Mahe, Seychelles |
| Founded | 2003 | 2012 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Mauritius |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and BDSwiss, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AB Forex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $500 at BDSwiss). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while BDSwiss does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; BDSwiss does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; BDSwiss does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | BDSwiss |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
BDSwiss edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | BDSwiss |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ,Android,iPhone,Mac |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and BDSwiss compare. BDSwiss runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. BDSwiss has a video library; AB Forex does not. BDSwiss publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. BDSwiss integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. BDSwiss maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. BDSwiss scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | BDSwiss |
|---|---|---|
| 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. BDSwiss uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. BDSwiss scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | BDSwiss |
|---|---|---|
| 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. BDSwiss offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making BDSwiss easier to reach in real time. BDSwiss offers phone support; AB Forex does not. BDSwiss offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. BDSwiss scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | BDSwiss |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |