BNP Paribas
Exante
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Overview
BNP Paribas was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in UK, while Exante was established in 2011 and is based in Malta. BNP Paribas holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Exante is regulated by Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) among others. BNP Paribas serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Exante has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at BNP Paribas and $11700 at Exante.
| Feature | BNP Paribas | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $11700 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA |
| Founded | 2004 | 2011 |
| Country | UK | Malta |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between BNP Paribas and Exante, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. BNP Paribas has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $11700 at Exante). Exante charges withdrawal fees while BNP Paribas does not, giving BNP Paribas an edge for frequent withdrawers. Overall, BNP Paribas scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | BNP Paribas | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $11700 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
BNP Paribas offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Exante supports MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. BNP Paribas supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | BNP Paribas | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | iPhone/iPad,Mac,Desktop, | MT4, WEB, desktop |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how BNP Paribas and Exante compare. BNP Paribas runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. BNP Paribas has a video library; Exante does not. BNP Paribas publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. BNP Paribas integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. BNP Paribas scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | BNP Paribas | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. BNP Paribas accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Exante supports 1 (bank transfer). BNP Paribas uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. BNP Paribas scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | BNP Paribas | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | No |
| 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. BNP Paribas offers live chat; Exante does not, making BNP Paribas easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. BNP Paribas scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | BNP Paribas | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | No |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |