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Bailieu

6.3/10
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Darwinex

6.5/10
7/10RegulationTied7/10
1/10FeesTied1/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Bailieu was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Australia, while Darwinex was established in 2012 and is based in UK. Bailieu holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while Darwinex is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Bailieu serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Darwinex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $10000 at Bailieu and $500 at Darwinex.

Darwinex wins this category
FeatureBailieuDarwinex
Min. Deposit$10000$500
RegulationAustralian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20122012
CountryAustraliaUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bailieu and Darwinex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bailieu has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10000 (vs $500 at Darwinex). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureBailieuDarwinex
Min. Deposit$10000$500
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

Darwinex wins this category
FeatureBailieuDarwinex
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid Apps,iPhone/iPad,DesktopMT4, Web Trader,

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bailieu and Darwinex compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Bailieu scores higher overall in education and research.

Bailieu wins this category
FeatureBailieuDarwinex
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

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

Tied
FeatureBailieuDarwinex
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 Bailieu and Darwinex 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
FeatureBailieuDarwinex
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese