AB Forex
FX Primus
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while FX Primus was established in 2009 and is based in Cyprus. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while FX Primus is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; FX Primus has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.
| Feature | AB Forex | FX Primus |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The markets in financial instruments directive (MiFID) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2009 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and FX Primus, 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; FX Primus does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; FX Primus does not. Overall, FX Primus scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | FX Primus |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
FX Primus supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. FX Primus edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | FX Primus |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Mac, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and FX Primus compare. FX Primus runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. FX Primus has a video library; AB Forex does not. FX Primus publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. FX Primus integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); AB Forex does not. FX Primus maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. FX Primus scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | FX Primus |
|---|---|---|
| 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. FX Primus uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and Neteller among the two brokers. FX Primus scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | FX Primus |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | No | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. FX Primus offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making FX Primus easier to reach in real time. FX Primus offers phone support; AB Forex does not. FX Primus offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and FX Primus supports 8, giving FX Primus broader global reach. FX Primus scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | FX Primus |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Indonesian, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Hungarian, and Malaysian |