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Ayrex

4.6/10
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Bridges Financial Services

6.6/10
5/10WinnerRegulation3/10
0/10FeesWinner4/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
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 Bridges Financial Services was established in 2014 and is based in Australia. Ayrex holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Bridges Financial Services is regulated by ABN 60 003 474 977 among others. Ayrex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Bridges Financial Services has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at Ayrex and $100 at Bridges Financial Services.

Bridges Financial Services wins this category
FeatureAyrexBridges Financial Services
Min. Deposit$250$100
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)ABN 60 003 474 977, AFSL No. 240837
Founded20162014
CountryCyprusAustralia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ayrex 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 Ayrex). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Ayrex charges deposit fees; Bridges Financial Services does not. Overall, Bridges Financial Services scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Bridges Financial Services wins this category
FeatureAyrexBridges Financial Services
Min. Deposit$250$100
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Ayrex 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 Ayrex does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureAyrexBridges Financial Services
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid ,iPhone,Mac,iPadeMetaTrader 4

Education & Research

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

Bridges Financial Services wins this category
FeatureAyrexBridges Financial Services
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 Bridges Financial Services supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAyrexBridges Financial Services
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 Bridges Financial Services 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
FeatureAyrexBridges Financial Services
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese