AB Forex
XTB
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while XTB was established in 2002 and is based in Poland. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while XTB is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; XTB has 250,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $0 at XTB.
| Feature | AB Forex | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), FCA number FRN 522157, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CySEC Licence Number: 169/12, Comisi├ó╦å┼í├óÔÇ░┬Ñn Nacional del Mercado de Valores, Komisja Nadzoru Finansowego |
| Founded | 2003 | 2002 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Poland |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 250,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and XTB, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. XTB has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at AB Forex). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; XTB does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; XTB does not. Overall, XTB scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
XTB supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. XTB edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 XTB compare. XTB runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. XTB has a video library; AB Forex does not. XTB publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. XTB integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. XTB maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. XTB scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. XTB uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. XTB scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| 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. XTB offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making XTB easier to reach in real time. XTB offers phone support; AB Forex does not. XTB offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and XTB supports 12, giving XTB broader global reach. XTB scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian, and Turkish |