BDSwiss
Exante
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Overview
BDSwiss was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Mauritius, while Exante was established in 2011 and is based in Malta. BDSwiss holds licences including BDS Ltd (Registration No. 8424660-1) is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (the “FSA”, while Exante is regulated by Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) among others. BDSwiss serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Exante has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at BDSwiss and $11700 at Exante.
| Feature | BDSwiss | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $11700 |
| 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 | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA |
| Founded | 2012 | 2011 |
| Country | Mauritius | Malta |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between BDSwiss and Exante, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $500 at BDSwiss). Exante charges withdrawal fees while BDSwiss does not, giving BDSwiss an edge for frequent withdrawers. BDSwiss charges deposit fees; Exante does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | BDSwiss | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $11700 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
BDSwiss offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while Exante supports MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. BDSwiss edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | BDSwiss | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4 ,Android,iPhone,Mac | MT4, WEB, desktop |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how BDSwiss and Exante compare. BDSwiss runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. BDSwiss has a video library; Exante does not. BDSwiss publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. BDSwiss integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. BDSwiss scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | BDSwiss | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Exante supports 1 (bank transfer). BDSwiss uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. BDSwiss scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | BDSwiss | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | No |
| 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. BDSwiss offers live chat; Exante does not, making BDSwiss easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. BDSwiss scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | BDSwiss | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | No |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |