AB Forex
Degiro
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Degiro was established in 1934 and is based in Netherlands. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Degiro is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Degiro has 600,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $0 at Degiro.
| Feature | AB Forex | Degiro |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), The Dutch Central Bank (DNB) |
| Founded | 2003 | 1934 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Netherlands |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 600,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Degiro, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Degiro has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at AB Forex). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while Degiro does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Degiro does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Degiro does not. Overall, Degiro scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Degiro |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Degiro edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Degiro |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | MetaTrader 4 |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and Degiro compare. Degiro has a video library; AB Forex does not. Degiro integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); AB Forex does not. Degiro scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Degiro |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Degiro uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Degiro scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Degiro |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Degiro offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Degiro easier to reach in real time. Degiro offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Degiro offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Degiro scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Degiro |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |