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Overview
Bulbrokers was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while global prime was established in 2018 and is based in United Kingdom. Bulbrokers holds licences including Financial Services Authority (FSA), while global prime is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Bulbrokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; global prime has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bulbrokers and $250 at global prime.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | global prime |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial Services Authority (FSA) | 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-F249 |
| Founded | 2000 | 2018 |
| Country | Bulgaria | United Kingdom |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bulbrokers and global prime, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bulbrokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at global prime). global prime charges withdrawal fees while Bulbrokers does not, giving Bulbrokers an edge for frequent withdrawers. Bulbrokers applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; global prime does not. global prime charges deposit fees; Bulbrokers does not. Overall, Bulbrokers scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | global prime |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Bulbrokers offers MT5, cTrader, while global prime supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. global prime edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | global prime |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | 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 Bulbrokers and global prime compare. global prime has a video library; Bulbrokers does not. global prime integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Bulbrokers does not. global prime scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | global prime |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Bulbrokers accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while global prime supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). global prime uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. global prime scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | global prime |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Bulbrokers and global prime offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Bulbrokers supports 2 languages and global prime supports 8, giving global prime broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | global prime |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |