amarkets
Forex Club
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Overview
amarkets was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while Forex Club was established in 2008 and is based in Russia. amarkets holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Forex Club is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. amarkets serves 1,000,000+ clients worldwide; Forex Club has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at amarkets and $100 at Forex Club.
| Feature | amarkets | Forex Club |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Founded | 2016 | 2008 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Russia |
| Clients | 1,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between amarkets and Forex Club, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Forex Club has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at amarkets). amarkets charges withdrawal fees while Forex Club does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. amarkets charges deposit fees; Forex Club does not. Overall, Forex Club scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | amarkets | Forex Club |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
amarkets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Forex Club supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Forex Club supports social and copy trading features, which amarkets does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | amarkets | Forex Club |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | MT4,WEB,desktop |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how amarkets and Forex Club compare. Forex Club runs regular live webinars; amarkets does not. Both provide video tutorials. Forex Club publishes daily market commentary; amarkets does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Forex Club maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Forex Club scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | amarkets | Forex Club |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Forex Club 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 | Forex Club |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Forex Club offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. amarkets supports 8 languages and Forex Club supports 2, giving amarkets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | amarkets | Forex Club |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |