Bell Direct
Hirose Financial
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Overview
Bell Direct was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while Hirose Financial was established in 2004 and is based in UK. Bell Direct holds licences including Financial Markets Authority (FMA), while Hirose Financial is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Bell Direct serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Hirose Financial has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bell Direct and $1 at Hirose Financial.
| Feature | Bell Direct | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Markets Authority (FMA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 1983 | 2004 |
| Country | New Zealand | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bell Direct and Hirose Financial, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Hirose Financial has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at Bell Direct). Hirose Financial charges withdrawal fees while Bell Direct does not, giving Bell Direct an edge for frequent withdrawers. Bell Direct applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Hirose Financial does not. Overall, Hirose Financial scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Bell Direct | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Bell Direct offers MT5, cTrader, while Hirose Financial supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Hirose Financial supports social and copy trading features, which Bell Direct does not offer. Hirose Financial edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Bell Direct | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Android,WEB,Desktop,iPhone,Mac | MT4, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, Binary, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bell Direct and Hirose Financial 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.
| Feature | Bell Direct | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| 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 Hirose Financial supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Bell Direct | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Bell Direct and Hirose Financial 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 | Bell Direct | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |