BDSwiss
Corner Trader
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Overview
BDSwiss was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Mauritius, while Corner Trader was established in 1879 and is based in Switzerland. BDSwiss holds licences including BDS Ltd (Registration No. 8424660-1) is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (the “FSA”, while Corner Trader is regulated by Unregulated among others. BDSwiss serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Corner Trader has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at BDSwiss and $250 at Corner Trader.
| Feature | BDSwiss | Corner Trader |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $250 |
| Regulation | BDS Ltd (Registration No. 8424660-1) is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (the “FSA”, licence no. SD047) Registered address: Suite 3, Global Village, Jivan’s Complex, Mont Fleuri, Mahe, Seychelles | Unregulated |
| Founded | 2012 | 1879 |
| Country | Mauritius | Switzerland |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between BDSwiss and Corner Trader, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Corner Trader has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $500 at BDSwiss). Corner Trader charges withdrawal fees while BDSwiss does not, giving BDSwiss an edge for frequent withdrawers. Corner Trader applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; BDSwiss does not. BDSwiss charges deposit fees; Corner Trader does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | BDSwiss | Corner Trader |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
BDSwiss offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while Corner Trader supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. BDSwiss edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | BDSwiss | Corner Trader |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4 ,Android,iPhone,Mac | MT4,Desktop,iPhone/iOS |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how BDSwiss and Corner Trader compare. BDSwiss runs regular live webinars; Corner Trader does not. BDSwiss has a video library; Corner Trader does not. BDSwiss publishes daily market commentary; Corner Trader does not. BDSwiss integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Corner Trader does not. BDSwiss maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. BDSwiss scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | BDSwiss | Corner Trader |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. BDSwiss accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Corner Trader supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | BDSwiss | Corner Trader |
|---|---|---|
| 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 BDSwiss and Corner Trader 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 | BDSwiss | Corner Trader |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |