amarkets
Bridges Financial Services
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Overview
amarkets was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while Bridges Financial Services was established in 2014 and is based in Australia. amarkets holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Bridges Financial Services is regulated by ABN 60 003 474 977 among others. amarkets serves 1,000,000+ clients worldwide; Bridges Financial Services has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at amarkets and $100 at Bridges Financial Services.
| Feature | amarkets | Bridges Financial Services |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F223 | ABN 60 003 474 977, AFSL No. 240837 |
| Founded | 2016 | 2014 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Australia |
| Clients | 1,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between amarkets and Bridges Financial Services, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bridges Financial Services has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at amarkets). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. amarkets charges deposit fees; Bridges Financial Services does not. Overall, Bridges Financial Services scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | amarkets | Bridges Financial Services |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
amarkets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Bridges Financial Services supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Bridges Financial Services supports social and copy trading features, which amarkets does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | amarkets | Bridges Financial Services |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | MetaTrader 4 |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how amarkets and Bridges Financial Services compare. Bridges Financial Services runs regular live webinars; amarkets does not. Both provide video tutorials. Bridges Financial Services publishes daily market commentary; amarkets does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Bridges Financial Services maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Bridges Financial Services scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | amarkets | Bridges Financial Services |
|---|---|---|
| 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. amarkets accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Bridges Financial Services supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). amarkets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. amarkets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | amarkets | Bridges Financial Services |
|---|---|---|
| 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 amarkets and Bridges Financial Services offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. amarkets supports 8 languages and Bridges Financial Services supports 2, giving amarkets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | amarkets | Bridges Financial Services |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |