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Ayrex

4.6/10

Bailieu

6.3/10
5/10RegulationWinner7/10
0/10FeesWinner1/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Ayrex was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Bailieu was established in 2012 and is based in Australia. Ayrex holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Bailieu is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. Ayrex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Bailieu has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at Ayrex and $10000 at Bailieu.

Bailieu wins this category
FeatureAyrexBailieu
Min. Deposit$250$10000
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
Founded20162012
CountryCyprusAustralia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ayrex and Bailieu, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bailieu has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10000 (vs $250 at Ayrex). Ayrex charges withdrawal fees while Bailieu does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Ayrex charges deposit fees; Bailieu does not. Overall, Bailieu scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Bailieu wins this category
FeatureAyrexBailieu
Min. Deposit$250$10000
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Ayrex offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Bailieu supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Ayrex edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Ayrex wins this category
FeatureAyrexBailieu
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid ,iPhone,Mac,iPadeAndroid Apps,iPhone/iPad,Desktop

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ayrex and Bailieu compare. Bailieu runs regular live webinars; Ayrex does not. Bailieu has a video library; Ayrex does not. Bailieu publishes daily market commentary; Ayrex does not. Bailieu integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Ayrex does not. Bailieu maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Bailieu scores higher overall in education and research.

Bailieu wins this category
FeatureAyrexBailieu
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Ayrex accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Bailieu supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAyrexBailieu
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Ayrex and Bailieu offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAyrexBailieu
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese