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Bell Direct

5.6/10

Finpro

5.6/10
3/10RegulationTied3/10
6/10FeesWinner10/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
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 Finpro was established in 2008 and is based in GRENADINES. Bell Direct holds licences including Financial Markets Authority (FMA), while Finpro is regulated by Unregulated among others. Bell Direct serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Finpro has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bell Direct and $0 at Finpro.

Tied
FeatureBell DirectFinpro
Min. Deposit$100$0
RegulationFinancial Markets Authority (FMA)Unregulated
Founded19832008
CountryNew ZealandGRENADINES
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bell Direct and Finpro, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Finpro has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at Bell Direct). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Overall, Finpro scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Finpro wins this category
FeatureBell DirectFinpro
Min. Deposit$100$0
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Bell Direct offers MT5, cTrader, while Finpro supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Finpro edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Finpro wins this category
FeatureBell DirectFinpro
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid,WEB,Desktop,iPhone,MacMT4

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bell Direct and Finpro compare. Bell Direct runs regular live webinars; Finpro does not. Bell Direct has a video library; Finpro does not. Bell Direct publishes daily market commentary; Finpro does not. Bell Direct integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Finpro does not. Bell Direct maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Bell Direct scores higher overall in education and research.

Bell Direct wins this category
FeatureBell DirectFinpro
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistNoNo

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 Finpro supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureBell DirectFinpro
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 Finpro 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 DirectFinpro
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese