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BDSwiss

5.9/10
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fxdd

7.9/10
4/10RegulationWinner7/10
0/10FeesWinner1/10
10/10WinnerPlatforms9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

BDSwiss was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Mauritius, while fxdd was established in 2010 and is based in Belize. BDSwiss holds licences including BDS Ltd (Registration No. 8424660-1) is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (the “FSA”, while fxdd is regulated by Malta Financial Services Authority MFSA IS/48817. Financial Services Commission among others. BDSwiss serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fxdd has 14,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at BDSwiss and $250 at fxdd.

fxdd wins this category
FeatureBDSwissfxdd
Min. Deposit$500$250
RegulationBDS 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, SeychellesMalta Financial Services Authority MFSA IS/48817. Financial Services Commission, Mauritius. License Number C117017252
Founded20122010
CountryMauritiusBelize
Clients10,000+14,000,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between BDSwiss and fxdd, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. fxdd has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $500 at BDSwiss). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. BDSwiss charges deposit fees; fxdd does not. Overall, fxdd scores higher on fees in our assessment.

fxdd wins this category
FeatureBDSwissfxdd
Min. Deposit$500$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

BDSwiss offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while fxdd supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. fxdd supports social and copy trading features, which BDSwiss does not offer. BDSwiss edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

BDSwiss wins this category
FeatureBDSwissfxdd
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4 ,Android,iPhone,MacMT4, 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 BDSwiss and fxdd 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. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureBDSwissfxdd
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesYes

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 fxdd supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). fxdd uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fxdd scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

fxdd wins this category
FeatureBDSwissfxdd
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 BDSwiss and fxdd offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. BDSwiss supports 2 languages and fxdd supports 8, giving fxdd broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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