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Bridges Financial Services logo

Bridges Financial Services

6.6/10
templer fx brokerage logo

templer fx brokerage

8.4/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
4/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
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 templer fx brokerage was established in 2018 and is based in USA. Bridges Financial Services holds licences including ABN 60 003 474 977, while templer fx brokerage is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Bridges Financial Services serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; templer fx brokerage has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bridges Financial Services and $250 at templer fx brokerage.

templer fx brokerage wins this category
FeatureBridges Financial Servicestempler fx brokerage
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-F321
Founded20142018
CountryAustraliaUSA
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bridges Financial Services and templer fx brokerage, 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 templer fx brokerage). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. templer fx brokerage applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Bridges Financial Services does not. Bridges Financial Services charges deposit fees; templer fx brokerage does not. Overall, Bridges Financial Services scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Bridges Financial Services wins this category
FeatureBridges Financial Servicestempler fx brokerage
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureBridges Financial Servicestempler fx brokerage
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 templer fx brokerage compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureBridges Financial Servicestempler fx brokerage
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
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 templer fx brokerage supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). templer fx brokerage uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. templer fx brokerage scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

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

Tied
FeatureBridges Financial Servicestempler fx brokerage
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic