Bell Direct
Uniglobe Markets
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Overview
Bell Direct was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while Uniglobe Markets was established in 2008 and is based in Marshall Islands. Bell Direct holds licences including Financial Markets Authority (FMA), while Uniglobe Markets is regulated by Unregulated among others. Bell Direct serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uniglobe Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bell Direct and $10 at Uniglobe Markets.
| Feature | Bell Direct | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $10 |
| Regulation | Financial Markets Authority (FMA) | Unregulated |
| Founded | 1983 | 2008 |
| Country | New Zealand | Marshall Islands |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bell Direct and Uniglobe Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uniglobe Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10 (vs $100 at Bell Direct). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Bell Direct applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Uniglobe Markets does not. Uniglobe Markets charges deposit fees; Bell Direct does not. Overall, Uniglobe Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Bell Direct | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $10 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Bell Direct offers MT5, cTrader, while Uniglobe Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Uniglobe Markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Bell Direct | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Windows ├é┬¼├ó╦åÔÇÿ MacOS X. Multiple Terminal. Android. IOS. |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bell Direct and Uniglobe Markets compare. Bell Direct runs regular live webinars; Uniglobe Markets does not. Bell Direct has a video library; Uniglobe Markets does not. Bell Direct publishes daily market commentary; Uniglobe Markets does not. Bell Direct integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Uniglobe Markets does not. Bell Direct maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Bell Direct scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Bell Direct | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Uniglobe Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Bell Direct | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Uniglobe Markets 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 | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |