AB Forex
Trading212
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Trading212 was established in 2006 and is based in UK. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Trading212 is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Trading212 has 1,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $1 at Trading212.
| Feature | AB Forex | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2006 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 1,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Trading212, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Trading212 has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at AB Forex). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while Trading212 does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Trading212 does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Trading212 does not. Overall, Trading212 scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Trading212 supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. Trading212 edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 Trading212 compare. Trading212 has a video library; AB Forex does not. Trading212 integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); AB Forex does not. Trading212 scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Trading212 uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. Trading212 scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | No | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Trading212 offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Trading212 easier to reach in real time. Trading212 offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and Trading212 supports 13, giving Trading212 broader global reach. Trading212 scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | No |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, German, Netherlands, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Serbian, Norwegian, Swedish, Czech, Romanian, Turkish |