Ayrex
Charter Prime
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Overview
Ayrex was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Charter Prime was established in 2012 and is based in Australia. Ayrex holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Charter Prime is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Ayrex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Charter Prime has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at Ayrex and $200 at Charter Prime.
| Feature | Ayrex | Charter Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $200 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2016 | 2012 |
| Country | Cyprus | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ayrex and Charter Prime, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Charter Prime has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $200 (vs $250 at Ayrex). Ayrex charges withdrawal fees while Charter Prime does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Ayrex charges deposit fees; Charter Prime does not. Overall, Charter Prime scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Ayrex | Charter Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $200 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Ayrex offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Charter Prime supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Charter Prime supports social and copy trading features, which Ayrex does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Ayrex | Charter Prime |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Android ,iPhone,Mac,iPade | MetaTrader 4 |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ayrex and Charter Prime compare. Charter Prime runs regular live webinars; Ayrex does not. Charter Prime has a video library; Ayrex does not. Charter Prime publishes daily market commentary; Ayrex does not. Charter Prime integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Ayrex does not. Charter Prime maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Charter Prime scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Ayrex | Charter Prime |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Ayrex accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Charter Prime supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Ayrex | Charter Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Ayrex and Charter Prime 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.
| Feature | Ayrex | Charter Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |