AJ Bell
Degiro
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Overview
AJ Bell was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in UK, while Degiro was established in 1934 and is based in Netherlands. AJ Bell holds licences including Central Bank of UAE, while Degiro is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AJ Bell serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Degiro has 600,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AJ Bell and $0 at Degiro.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Degiro |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Regulation | Central Bank of UAE | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), The Dutch Central Bank (DNB) |
| Founded | 1997 | 1934 |
| Country | UK | Netherlands |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 600,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AJ Bell and Degiro, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Degiro has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at AJ Bell). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Degiro scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Degiro |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
AJ Bell offers MT5, cTrader, while Degiro supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Degiro edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Degiro |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Desktop,Android,iPhone,Mac | MetaTrader 4 |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AJ Bell and Degiro compare. Degiro has a video library; AJ Bell does not. Degiro integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); AJ Bell does not. Degiro scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Degiro |
|---|---|---|
| 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. AJ Bell accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Degiro supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Degiro |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | 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. Both AJ Bell and Degiro offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Degiro |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |