AB Forex
Euro Pacific Bank
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Euro Pacific Bank was established in 1978 and is based in Puerto Rico. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Euro Pacific Bank is regulated by Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions (OCIF) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Euro Pacific Bank has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.
| Feature | AB Forex | Euro Pacific Bank |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions (OCIF) |
| Founded | 2003 | 1978 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Puerto Rico |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Euro Pacific Bank, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Euro Pacific Bank does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Euro Pacific Bank does not. Overall, Euro Pacific Bank scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Euro Pacific Bank |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Euro Pacific Bank supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. Euro Pacific Bank edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Euro Pacific Bank |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Euro Pacific Bank compare. Euro Pacific Bank runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. Euro Pacific Bank has a video library; AB Forex does not. Euro Pacific Bank publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. Euro Pacific Bank integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. Euro Pacific Bank maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Euro Pacific Bank scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Euro Pacific Bank |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Euro Pacific Bank uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Euro Pacific Bank scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Euro Pacific Bank |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Euro Pacific Bank offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Euro Pacific Bank easier to reach in real time. Euro Pacific Bank offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Euro Pacific Bank offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Euro Pacific Bank scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Euro Pacific Bank |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |