AB Forex
global prime
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while global prime was established in 2018 and is based in United Kingdom. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while global prime is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; global prime has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $250 at global prime.
| Feature | AB Forex | global prime |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F249 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2018 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | United Kingdom |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and global prime, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AB Forex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at global prime). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; global prime does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; global prime does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | global prime |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
global prime edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | global prime |
|---|---|---|
| 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, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, 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 global prime compare. global prime has a video library; AB Forex does not. global prime integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); AB Forex does not. global prime scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | global prime |
|---|---|---|
| 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. global prime uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. global prime scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | global prime |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | No | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. global prime offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making global prime easier to reach in real time. global prime offers phone support; AB Forex does not. global prime offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and global prime supports 8, giving global prime broader global reach. global prime scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | global prime |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |