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BNP Paribas

7.8/10

multibank exchange group

7.4/10
8/10RegulationWinner10/10
8/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

BNP Paribas was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in UK, while multibank exchange group was established in 2015 and is based in Cyprus. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. BNP Paribas serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; multibank exchange group has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at BNP Paribas and $250 at multibank exchange group.

BNP Paribas wins this category
FeatureBNP Paribasmultibank exchange group
Min. Deposit$100$250
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)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-F282
Founded20042015
CountryUKCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between BNP Paribas and multibank exchange group, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. BNP Paribas has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at multibank exchange group). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. multibank exchange group charges deposit fees; BNP Paribas does not. Overall, BNP Paribas scores higher on fees in our assessment.

BNP Paribas wins this category
FeatureBNP Paribasmultibank exchange group
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

BNP Paribas offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while multibank exchange group 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. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureBNP Paribasmultibank exchange group
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsiPhone/iPad,Mac,Desktop,MT4, 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 BNP Paribas and multibank exchange group compare. BNP Paribas runs regular live webinars; multibank exchange group does not. Both provide video tutorials. BNP Paribas publishes daily market commentary; multibank exchange group 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.

BNP Paribas wins this category
FeatureBNP Paribasmultibank exchange group
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

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

multibank exchange group wins this category
FeatureBNP Paribasmultibank exchange group
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 BNP Paribas and multibank exchange group offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. BNP Paribas supports 2 languages and multibank exchange group supports 8, giving multibank exchange group broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureBNP Paribasmultibank exchange group
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic