BNP Paribas
Invast Global
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Overview
BNP Paribas was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in UK, while Invast Global was established in 1960 and is based in Australia. BNP Paribas holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Invast Global is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. BNP Paribas serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Invast Global has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at BNP Paribas and $25000 at Invast Global.
| Feature | BNP Paribas | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $25000 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2004 | 1960 |
| Country | UK | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between BNP Paribas and Invast Global, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. BNP Paribas has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $25000 at Invast Global). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, BNP Paribas scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | BNP Paribas | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $25000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
BNP Paribas offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Invast Global supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. BNP Paribas supports social and copy trading features, which Invast Global does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | BNP Paribas | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | iPhone/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 Invast Global compare. BNP Paribas runs regular live webinars; Invast Global does not. Both provide video tutorials. BNP Paribas publishes daily market commentary; Invast Global 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 | BNP Paribas | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
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 Invast Global supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | BNP Paribas | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| 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 BNP Paribas and Invast Global 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 | BNP Paribas | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |