AB Forex
Darwinex
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Darwinex was established in 2012 and is based in UK. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Darwinex is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Darwinex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $500 at Darwinex.
| Feature | AB Forex | Darwinex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $500 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2012 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Darwinex, 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 Darwinex). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while Darwinex does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Darwinex does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Darwinex does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Darwinex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Darwinex edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Darwinex |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Web Trader, |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and Darwinex compare. Darwinex runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. Darwinex has a video library; AB Forex does not. Darwinex publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. Darwinex integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); AB Forex does not. Darwinex maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Darwinex scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Darwinex |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Darwinex uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Darwinex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Darwinex |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Darwinex offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Darwinex easier to reach in real time. Darwinex offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Darwinex offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Darwinex scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Darwinex |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |