AB Forex
npbfx
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while npbfx was established in 2020 and is based in United Kingdom. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while npbfx is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; npbfx has 3,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $250 at npbfx.
| Feature | AB Forex | npbfx |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F287 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2020 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | United Kingdom |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 3,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and npbfx, 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 npbfx). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while npbfx does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. AB Forex charges deposit fees; npbfx does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | npbfx |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
npbfx supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. npbfx edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | npbfx |
|---|---|---|
| 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 npbfx compare. npbfx has a video library; AB Forex does not. npbfx integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); AB Forex does not. npbfx scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | npbfx |
|---|---|---|
| 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. npbfx uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. npbfx scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | npbfx |
|---|---|---|
| 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. npbfx offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making npbfx easier to reach in real time. npbfx offers phone support; AB Forex does not. npbfx offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and npbfx supports 8, giving npbfx broader global reach. npbfx scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | npbfx |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |