AB Forex
DIF Broker
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while DIF Broker was established in 1996 and is based in Portugal. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while DIF Broker is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; DIF Broker has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $500 at DIF Broker.
| Feature | AB Forex | DIF Broker |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $500 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2003 | 1996 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Portugal |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and DIF Broker, 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 DIF Broker). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; DIF Broker does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; DIF Broker does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | DIF Broker |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
DIF Broker supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. DIF Broker edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | DIF Broker |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Desktop,Android,iPhone/iPad,Mac |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and DIF Broker compare. DIF Broker runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. DIF Broker has a video library; AB Forex does not. DIF Broker publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. DIF Broker integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. DIF Broker maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. DIF Broker scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | DIF Broker |
|---|---|---|
| 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. DIF Broker uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. DIF Broker scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | DIF Broker |
|---|---|---|
| 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. DIF Broker offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making DIF Broker easier to reach in real time. DIF Broker offers phone support; AB Forex does not. DIF Broker offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. DIF Broker scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | DIF Broker |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |