B

Bell Direct

5.6/10

test broker

0/10
3/10WinnerRegulation0/10
6/10WinnerFees0/10
7/10WinnerPlatforms0/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals0/10
10/10WinnerSupport0/10

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Overview

Bell Direct and test broker are both established, regulated brokers. Bell Direct serves 10,000+ clients worldwide.

Bell Direct wins this category
FeatureBell Directtest broker
Min. Deposit$100Not available
RegulationFinancial Markets Authority (FMA)Not available
Founded1983Not available
CountryNew ZealandNot available
Clients10,000+Not available

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bell Direct and test broker, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Overall, Bell Direct scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Bell Direct wins this category
FeatureBell Directtest broker
Min. Deposit$100Not available
Withdrawal FeesNoNot available
Inactivity FeesYesNot available
Deposit FeesNoNot available
CFD FeesYesNot available

Platforms

Bell Direct offers a mobile trading app; mobile availability for test broker is limited. Bell Direct edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Bell Direct wins this category
FeatureBell Directtest broker
MT4NoNot available
MT5YesNot available
cTraderYesNot available
Windows AppYesNot available
iOS AppYesNot available
Android AppYesNot available
Trading PlatformsAndroid,WEB,Desktop,iPhone,MacNot available

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bell Direct and test broker compare. Bell Direct runs regular live webinars; test broker does not. Bell Direct has a video library; test broker does not. Bell Direct publishes daily market commentary; test broker does not. Bell Direct integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); test broker 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 Directtest broker
Forex EducationNoNot available
CFD EducationYesNot available
Weekly WebinarsYesNot available
Daily CommentaryYesNot available
Trading CentralYesNot available
AutochartistNoNot available

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Bell Direct uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Bell Direct scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

Bell Direct wins this category
FeatureBell Directtest broker
Bank TransferYesNot available
Credit CardYesNot available
PayPalNoNot available
SkrillNoNot available
NetellerNoNot available

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; test broker does not, making Bell Direct easier to reach in real time. Bell Direct offers phone support; test broker does not. Bell Direct offers email support; no email support was found for test broker. Bell Direct offers multilingual support. Bell Direct scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.

Bell Direct wins this category
FeatureBell Directtest broker
Live ChatYesNot available
Phone SupportYesNot available
Email SupportYesNot available
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseNot available