alpari
BNP Paribas
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Overview
alpari was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while BNP Paribas was established in 2004 and is based in UK. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. alpari serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; BNP Paribas has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at alpari and $100 at BNP Paribas.
| Feature | alpari | BNP Paribas |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Regulation | 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-F222 | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2015 | 2004 |
| Country | New Zealand | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between alpari and BNP Paribas, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. BNP Paribas has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at alpari). alpari charges withdrawal fees while BNP Paribas does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. alpari charges deposit fees; BNP Paribas does not. Overall, BNP Paribas scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | alpari | BNP Paribas |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
alpari offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while BNP Paribas supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. BNP Paribas supports social and copy trading features, which alpari does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | alpari | BNP Paribas |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | iPhone/iPad,Mac,Desktop, |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how alpari and BNP Paribas compare. BNP Paribas runs regular live webinars; alpari does not. Both provide video tutorials. BNP Paribas publishes daily market commentary; alpari does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. BNP Paribas maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. BNP Paribas scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | alpari | BNP Paribas |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. alpari accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while BNP Paribas supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). alpari uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. alpari scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | alpari | BNP Paribas |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both alpari and BNP Paribas offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. alpari supports 8 languages and BNP Paribas supports 2, giving alpari broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | alpari | BNP Paribas |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, and Chinese |