Bell Direct
XGLOBAL Markets
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Overview
Bell Direct was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while XGLOBAL Markets was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. Bell Direct holds licences including Financial Markets Authority (FMA), while XGLOBAL Markets is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Bell Direct serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; XGLOBAL Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bell Direct and $500 at XGLOBAL Markets.
| Feature | Bell Direct | XGLOBAL Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $500 |
| Regulation | Financial Markets Authority (FMA) | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Founded | 1983 | 2008 |
| Country | New Zealand | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bell Direct and XGLOBAL Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bell Direct has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $500 at XGLOBAL Markets). XGLOBAL Markets charges withdrawal fees while Bell Direct does not, giving Bell Direct an edge for frequent withdrawers. Bell Direct applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; XGLOBAL Markets does not. XGLOBAL Markets charges deposit fees; Bell Direct does not. Overall, Bell Direct scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Bell Direct | XGLOBAL Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Bell Direct offers MT5, cTrader, while XGLOBAL Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. XGLOBAL Markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Bell Direct | XGLOBAL 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 | Desktop,iOS,Android |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bell Direct and XGLOBAL Markets compare. Bell Direct runs regular live webinars; XGLOBAL Markets does not. Both provide video tutorials. Bell Direct publishes daily market commentary; XGLOBAL Markets does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Bell Direct maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Bell Direct scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Bell Direct | XGLOBAL Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
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 XGLOBAL Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Bell Direct | XGLOBAL 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 XGLOBAL 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 | XGLOBAL Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |