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Blitzbrokers

6.3/10

fx central clearing

7.7/10
5/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Blitzbrokers was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Hong Kong, while fx central clearing was established in 2015 and is based in Portugal. Blitzbrokers holds licences including Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), while fx central clearing is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Blitzbrokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fx central clearing has 30,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Blitzbrokers and $250 at fx central clearing.

fx central clearing wins this category
FeatureBlitzbrokersfx central clearing
Min. Deposit$1$250
RegulationSecurities and Futures Commission (SFC)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-F234
Founded19822015
CountryHong KongPortugal
Clients10,000+30,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Blitzbrokers and fx central clearing, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Blitzbrokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at fx central clearing). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. fx central clearing applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Blitzbrokers does not. Overall, Blitzbrokers scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Blitzbrokers wins this category
FeatureBlitzbrokersfx central clearing
Min. Deposit$1$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Blitzbrokers offers MT5, cTrader, while fx central clearing supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Blitzbrokers supports social and copy trading features, which fx central clearing does not offer. fx central clearing edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

fx central clearing wins this category
FeatureBlitzbrokersfx central clearing
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop,WEB,AndroidMT4, 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 Blitzbrokers and fx central clearing compare. fx central clearing runs regular live webinars; Blitzbrokers does not. Both provide video tutorials. fx central clearing publishes daily market commentary; Blitzbrokers does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. fx central clearing maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. fx central clearing scores higher overall in education and research.

fx central clearing wins this category
FeatureBlitzbrokersfx central clearing
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesNo

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 fx central clearing supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). fx central clearing uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fx central clearing scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

fx central clearing wins this category
FeatureBlitzbrokersfx central clearing
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 Blitzbrokers and fx central clearing offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Blitzbrokers supports 2 languages and fx central clearing supports 8, giving fx central clearing broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureBlitzbrokersfx central clearing
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic