AB Forex
BNP Paribas
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while BNP Paribas was established in 2004 and is based in UK. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while BNP Paribas is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; BNP Paribas has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.
| Feature | AB Forex | BNP Paribas |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2004 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and BNP Paribas, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while BNP Paribas does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; BNP Paribas does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; BNP Paribas does not. Overall, BNP Paribas scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | BNP Paribas |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
BNP Paribas supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. BNP Paribas edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | BNP Paribas |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | iPhone/iPad,Mac,Desktop, |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and BNP Paribas compare. BNP Paribas runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. BNP Paribas has a video library; AB Forex does not. BNP Paribas publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. BNP Paribas integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. BNP Paribas maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. BNP Paribas scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | BNP Paribas |
|---|---|---|
| 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. BNP Paribas uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. BNP Paribas scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | BNP Paribas |
|---|---|---|
| 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. BNP Paribas offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making BNP Paribas easier to reach in real time. BNP Paribas offers phone support; AB Forex does not. BNP Paribas offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. BNP Paribas scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | BNP Paribas |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |