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Alfa Forex

6.1/10

phillip capital limited

7.4/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchTied4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Alfa Forex was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while phillip capital limited was established in 2016 and is based in Bulgaria. Alfa Forex holds licences including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), while phillip capital limited is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Alfa Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; phillip capital limited has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Alfa Forex and $250 at phillip capital limited.

phillip capital limited wins this category
FeatureAlfa Forexphillip capital limited
Min. Deposit$0$250
RegulationSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)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-F295
Founded20112016
CountryCyprusBulgaria
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Alfa Forex and phillip capital limited, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Alfa Forex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at phillip capital limited). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Overall, Alfa Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Alfa Forex wins this category
FeatureAlfa Forexphillip capital limited
Min. Deposit$0$250
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Alfa Forex offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while phillip capital limited supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Alfa Forex supports social and copy trading features, which phillip capital limited does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureAlfa Forexphillip capital limited
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4MT4, 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 Alfa Forex and phillip capital limited compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureAlfa Forexphillip capital limited
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Alfa Forex accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while phillip capital limited supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). phillip capital limited uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. phillip capital limited scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

phillip capital limited wins this category
FeatureAlfa Forexphillip capital limited
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Alfa Forex and phillip capital limited offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Alfa Forex supports 2 languages and phillip capital limited supports 8, giving phillip capital limited broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAlfa Forexphillip capital limited
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic