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Bell Direct

5.6/10
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Euro Pacific Bank

6.9/10
3/10RegulationWinner4/10
6/10WinnerFees4/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
6/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Bell Direct was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while Euro Pacific Bank was established in 1978 and is based in Puerto Rico. Bell Direct holds licences including Financial Markets Authority (FMA), while Euro Pacific Bank is regulated by Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions (OCIF) among others. Bell Direct serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Euro Pacific Bank has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.

Euro Pacific Bank wins this category
FeatureBell DirectEuro Pacific Bank
Min. Deposit$100$100
RegulationFinancial Markets Authority (FMA)Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions (OCIF)
Founded19831978
CountryNew ZealandPuerto Rico
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bell Direct and Euro Pacific Bank, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. Euro Pacific Bank charges withdrawal fees while Bell Direct does not, giving Bell Direct an edge for frequent withdrawers. Bell Direct applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Euro Pacific Bank does not. Euro Pacific Bank charges deposit fees; Bell Direct does not. Overall, Bell Direct scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Bell Direct wins this category
FeatureBell DirectEuro Pacific Bank
Min. Deposit$100$100
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Bell Direct offers MT5, cTrader, while Euro Pacific Bank supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Euro Pacific Bank supports social and copy trading features, which Bell Direct does not offer. Euro Pacific Bank edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Euro Pacific Bank wins this category
FeatureBell DirectEuro Pacific Bank
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid,WEB,Desktop,iPhone,MaciPhone/iPad,Mac,Desktop,

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bell Direct and Euro Pacific Bank 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. Euro Pacific Bank scores higher overall in education and research.

Euro Pacific Bank wins this category
FeatureBell DirectEuro Pacific Bank
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

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

Tied
FeatureBell DirectEuro Pacific Bank
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 Bell Direct and Euro Pacific Bank 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
FeatureBell DirectEuro Pacific Bank
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese