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Ayrex

4.6/10
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ifc markets

7.3/10
5/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Ayrex was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while ifc markets was established in 2016 and is based in Cyprus. Ayrex holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while ifc markets is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Ayrex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; ifc markets has 60,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

ifc markets wins this category
FeatureAyrexifc markets
Min. Deposit$250$250
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)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-F259
Founded20162016
CountryCyprusCyprus
Clients10,000+60,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ayrex and ifc markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. Ayrex charges withdrawal fees while ifc markets does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. ifc markets applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Ayrex does not. Ayrex charges deposit fees; ifc markets does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureAyrexifc markets
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Ayrex offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while ifc markets 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
FeatureAyrexifc markets
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid ,iPhone,Mac,iPadeMT4, 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 Ayrex and ifc markets compare. ifc markets has a video library; Ayrex does not. ifc markets integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Ayrex does not. ifc markets scores higher overall in education and research.

ifc markets wins this category
FeatureAyrexifc markets
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
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 ifc markets supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). ifc markets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. ifc markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

ifc markets wins this category
FeatureAyrexifc markets
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Ayrex and ifc markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Ayrex supports 2 languages and ifc markets supports 8, giving ifc markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAyrexifc markets
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic