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Bridges Financial Services

6.6/10

phillip capital limited

7.4/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
4/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Bridges Financial Services was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Australia, while phillip capital limited was established in 2016 and is based in Bulgaria. Bridges Financial Services holds licences including ABN 60 003 474 977, while phillip capital limited is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Bridges Financial Services serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; phillip capital limited has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bridges Financial Services and $250 at phillip capital limited.

phillip capital limited wins this category
FeatureBridges Financial Servicesphillip capital limited
Min. Deposit$100$250
RegulationABN 60 003 474 977, AFSL No. 240837Financial 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-F295
Founded20142016
CountryAustraliaBulgaria
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bridges Financial Services and phillip capital limited, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bridges Financial Services has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at phillip capital limited). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. phillip capital limited applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Bridges Financial Services does not. Bridges Financial Services charges deposit fees; phillip capital limited does not. Overall, Bridges Financial Services scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Bridges Financial Services wins this category
FeatureBridges Financial Servicesphillip capital limited
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Bridges Financial Services offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while phillip capital limited supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Bridges Financial Services supports social and copy trading features, which phillip capital limited does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

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FeatureBridges Financial Servicesphillip capital limited
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4MT4, 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 Bridges Financial Services and phillip capital limited compare. Bridges Financial Services runs regular live webinars; phillip capital limited does not. Both provide video tutorials. Bridges Financial Services publishes daily market commentary; phillip capital limited does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Bridges Financial Services maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Bridges Financial Services scores higher overall in education and research.

Bridges Financial Services wins this category
FeatureBridges Financial Servicesphillip capital limited
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. Bridges Financial Services accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while phillip capital limited supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). phillip capital limited uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. phillip capital limited scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

phillip capital limited wins this category
FeatureBridges Financial Servicesphillip capital limited
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 Bridges Financial Services and phillip capital limited offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Bridges Financial Services supports 2 languages and phillip capital limited supports 8, giving phillip capital limited broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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FeatureBridges Financial Servicesphillip capital limited
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic