Ayondo
kawase
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Overview
Ayondo was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in London, while kawase was established in 2011 and is based in Australia. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Ayondo serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; kawase has 3,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Ayondo and $250 at kawase.
| Feature | Ayondo | kawase |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | 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-F266 |
| Founded | 2008 | 2011 |
| Country | London | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 3,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ayondo and kawase, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ayondo has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at kawase). Ayondo charges withdrawal fees while kawase does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Ayondo applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; kawase does not. Ayondo charges deposit fees; kawase does not. Overall, Ayondo scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Ayondo | kawase |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Ayondo offers cTrader, while kawase supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Ayondo supports social and copy trading features, which kawase does not offer. kawase edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Ayondo | kawase |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | No | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | No | Yes |
| iOS App | No | Yes |
| Android App | No | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Web Trader | MT4, 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 Ayondo and kawase compare. kawase runs regular live webinars; Ayondo does not. kawase has a video library; Ayondo does not. kawase publishes daily market commentary; Ayondo does not. kawase integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Ayondo does not. kawase maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. kawase scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Ayondo | kawase |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Ayondo accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while kawase supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). kawase uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. kawase scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Ayondo | kawase |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. kawase offers live chat; Ayondo does not, making kawase easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Ayondo supports 2 languages and kawase supports 8, giving kawase broader global reach. kawase scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Ayondo | kawase |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Mandarin | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |