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Binary Mate

6.1/10

shaw and partners limited

7.4/10
5/10RegulationWinner10/10
1/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Binary Mate was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Malaysia, while shaw and partners limited was established in 2014 and is based in Switzerland. Binary Mate holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while shaw and partners limited is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Binary Mate serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; shaw and partners limited has 250,000+. The minimum deposit is $1000 at Binary Mate and $250 at shaw and partners limited.

shaw and partners limited wins this category
FeatureBinary Mateshaw and partners limited
Min. Deposit$1000$250
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F305
Founded20132014
CountryMalaysiaSwitzerland
Clients10,000+250,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Binary Mate and shaw and partners limited, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Binary Mate has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1000 (vs $250 at shaw and partners limited). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. shaw and partners limited applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Binary Mate does not. Overall, Binary Mate scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Binary Mate wins this category
FeatureBinary Mateshaw and partners limited
Min. Deposit$1000$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Binary Mate offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while shaw and partners limited supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureBinary Mateshaw and partners limited
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid ,iPhone,Mac,iPadeMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Binary Mate and shaw and partners limited compare. Binary Mate runs regular live webinars; shaw and partners limited does not. Both provide video tutorials. Binary Mate publishes daily market commentary; shaw and partners limited does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Binary Mate maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Binary Mate scores higher overall in education and research.

Binary Mate wins this category
FeatureBinary Mateshaw and partners limited
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Binary Mate accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while shaw and partners limited supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). shaw and partners limited uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. shaw and partners limited scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

shaw and partners limited wins this category
FeatureBinary Mateshaw and partners limited
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Binary Mate and shaw and partners limited offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Binary Mate supports 2 languages and shaw and partners limited supports 8, giving shaw and partners limited broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureBinary Mateshaw and partners limited
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic