AB Forex
Swissquote
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Swissquote was established in 1999 and is based in Switzerland. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Swissquote is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Swissquote has 300,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $0 at Swissquote.
| Feature | AB Forex | Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2003 | 1999 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Switzerland |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 300,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Swissquote, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Swissquote has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at AB Forex). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while Swissquote does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Swissquote does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Swissquote does not. Overall, Swissquote scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Swissquote supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. Swissquote edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | No |
| 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, ZuluTrade, 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 Swissquote compare. Swissquote has a video library; AB Forex does not. Swissquote integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); AB Forex does not. Swissquote scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Swissquote uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Swissquote scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Swissquote offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Swissquote easier to reach in real time. Swissquote offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Swissquote offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and Swissquote supports 8, giving Swissquote broader global reach. Swissquote scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, and Chinese |