BDSwiss
Windsor Brokers
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Overview
BDSwiss was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Mauritius, while Windsor Brokers was established in 2005 and is based in Cyprus. BDSwiss holds licences including BDS Ltd (Registration No. 8424660-1) is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (the “FSA”, while Windsor Brokers is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. BDSwiss serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Windsor Brokers has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at BDSwiss and $100 at Windsor Brokers.
| Feature | BDSwiss | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $100 |
| 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 | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Founded | 2012 | 2005 |
| Country | Mauritius | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between BDSwiss and Windsor Brokers, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Windsor Brokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $500 at BDSwiss). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. BDSwiss charges deposit fees; Windsor Brokers does not. Overall, Windsor Brokers scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | BDSwiss | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
BDSwiss offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while Windsor Brokers supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Windsor Brokers supports social and copy trading features, which BDSwiss does not offer. BDSwiss edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | BDSwiss | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Mirror Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how BDSwiss and Windsor Brokers compare. BDSwiss runs regular live webinars; Windsor Brokers does not. Both provide video tutorials. BDSwiss publishes daily market commentary; Windsor Brokers does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. BDSwiss maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. BDSwiss scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | BDSwiss | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
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 Windsor Brokers supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | BDSwiss | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Windsor Brokers 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 | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |