Blitzbrokers
BNP Paribas
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Overview
Blitzbrokers was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Hong Kong, while BNP Paribas was established in 2004 and is based in UK. Blitzbrokers holds licences including Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), while BNP Paribas is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Blitzbrokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; BNP Paribas has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Blitzbrokers and $100 at BNP Paribas.
| Feature | Blitzbrokers | BNP Paribas |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100 |
| Regulation | Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 1982 | 2004 |
| Country | Hong Kong | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Blitzbrokers and BNP Paribas, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Blitzbrokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at BNP Paribas). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Blitzbrokers scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Blitzbrokers | BNP Paribas |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Blitzbrokers offers MT5, cTrader, while BNP Paribas 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. BNP Paribas edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Blitzbrokers | BNP Paribas |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Desktop,WEB,Android | iPhone/iPad,Mac,Desktop, |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Blitzbrokers and BNP Paribas compare. BNP Paribas runs regular live webinars; Blitzbrokers does not. Both provide video tutorials. BNP Paribas publishes daily market commentary; Blitzbrokers does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. BNP Paribas maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. BNP Paribas scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Blitzbrokers | BNP Paribas |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Blitzbrokers accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while BNP Paribas supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Blitzbrokers | BNP Paribas |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Blitzbrokers and BNP Paribas 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 | Blitzbrokers | BNP Paribas |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |