Bell Direct
Exante
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Overview
Bell Direct was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while Exante was established in 2011 and is based in Malta. Bell Direct holds licences including Financial Markets Authority (FMA), while Exante is regulated by Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) among others. Bell Direct serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Exante has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bell Direct and $11700 at Exante.
| Feature | Bell Direct | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $11700 |
| Regulation | Financial Markets Authority (FMA) | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA |
| Founded | 1983 | 2011 |
| Country | New Zealand | Malta |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bell Direct and Exante, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bell Direct has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $11700 at Exante). Exante charges withdrawal fees while Bell Direct does not, giving Bell Direct an edge for frequent withdrawers. Bell Direct applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exante does not. Overall, Bell Direct scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Bell Direct | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $11700 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Bell Direct offers MT5, cTrader, while Exante supports MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Exante edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Bell Direct | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Android,WEB,Desktop,iPhone,Mac | MT4, WEB, desktop |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bell Direct and Exante compare. Bell Direct runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. Bell Direct has a video library; Exante does not. Bell Direct publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. Bell Direct integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Bell Direct scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Bell Direct | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
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 Exante supports 1 (bank transfer). Bell Direct uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Bell Direct scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Bell Direct | 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. Bell Direct offers live chat; Exante does not, making Bell Direct easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Bell Direct scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Bell Direct | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | No |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |