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BNP Paribas

7.8/10

Finpro

5.6/10
8/10WinnerRegulation3/10
8/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

BNP Paribas was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in UK, while Finpro was established in 2008 and is based in GRENADINES. BNP Paribas holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Finpro is regulated by Unregulated among others. BNP Paribas serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Finpro has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at BNP Paribas and $0 at Finpro.

BNP Paribas wins this category
FeatureBNP ParibasFinpro
Min. Deposit$100$0
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Unregulated
Founded20042008
CountryUKGRENADINES
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between BNP Paribas and Finpro, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Finpro has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at BNP Paribas). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Finpro applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; BNP Paribas does not. Overall, Finpro scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Finpro wins this category
FeatureBNP ParibasFinpro
Min. Deposit$100$0
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

BNP Paribas offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Finpro supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. BNP Paribas supports social and copy trading features, which Finpro does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureBNP ParibasFinpro
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsiPhone/iPad,Mac,Desktop,MT4

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how BNP Paribas and Finpro compare. BNP Paribas runs regular live webinars; Finpro does not. BNP Paribas has a video library; Finpro does not. BNP Paribas publishes daily market commentary; Finpro does not. BNP Paribas integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Finpro does not. BNP Paribas maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. BNP Paribas scores higher overall in education and research.

BNP Paribas wins this category
FeatureBNP ParibasFinpro
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesNo

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 Finpro supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureBNP ParibasFinpro
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both BNP Paribas and Finpro 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.

Tied
FeatureBNP ParibasFinpro
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese