Ayrex
tastyworks
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Overview
Ayrex was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while tastyworks was established in 2014 and is based in Belize. Ayrex holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while tastyworks is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Ayrex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; tastyworks has 150,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.
| Feature | Ayrex | tastyworks |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $250 |
| Regulation | Cyprus 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-F317 |
| Founded | 2016 | 2014 |
| Country | Cyprus | Belize |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 150,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ayrex and tastyworks, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Ayrex charges deposit fees; tastyworks does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Ayrex | tastyworks |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Ayrex offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while tastyworks supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Ayrex edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Ayrex | tastyworks |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Android ,iPhone,Mac,iPade | 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 Ayrex and tastyworks compare. tastyworks runs regular live webinars; Ayrex does not. tastyworks has a video library; Ayrex does not. tastyworks publishes daily market commentary; Ayrex does not. tastyworks integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Ayrex does not. tastyworks maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. tastyworks scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Ayrex | tastyworks |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
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 tastyworks supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). tastyworks uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. tastyworks scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Ayrex | tastyworks |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Both Ayrex and tastyworks offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Ayrex supports 2 languages and tastyworks supports 8, giving tastyworks broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Ayrex | tastyworks |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |