AB Forex
Blackwell Global
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Blackwell Global was established in 2010 and is based in Cyprus. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Blackwell Global is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Blackwell Global has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $500 at Blackwell Global.
| Feature | AB Forex | Blackwell Global |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $500 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2010 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Blackwell Global, 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 Blackwell Global). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while Blackwell Global does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Blackwell Global does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Blackwell Global does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Blackwell Global |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Blackwell Global edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Blackwell Global |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Mac, 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 Blackwell Global compare. Blackwell Global runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. Blackwell Global has a video library; AB Forex does not. Blackwell Global publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. Blackwell Global integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. Blackwell Global maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Blackwell Global scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Blackwell Global |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Blackwell Global uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Blackwell Global scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Blackwell Global |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Blackwell Global offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Blackwell Global easier to reach in real time. Blackwell Global offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Blackwell Global offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Blackwell Global scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Blackwell Global |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |