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Overview
Bulbrokers was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while USAA was established in 2008 and is based in United States. Bulbrokers holds licences including Financial Services Authority (FSA), while USAA is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Bulbrokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; USAA has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bulbrokers and $25 at USAA.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | USAA |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $25 |
| Regulation | Financial Services Authority (FSA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) |
| Founded | 2000 | 2008 |
| Country | Bulgaria | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bulbrokers and USAA, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bulbrokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $25 at USAA). USAA charges withdrawal fees while Bulbrokers does not, giving Bulbrokers an edge for frequent withdrawers. Bulbrokers applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; USAA does not. USAA charges deposit fees; Bulbrokers does not. Overall, USAA scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | USAA |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $25 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Bulbrokers offers MT5, cTrader, while USAA supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. USAA supports social and copy trading features, which Bulbrokers does not offer. USAA edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | USAA |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ,Android,iPhone,Mac |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bulbrokers and USAA compare. USAA runs regular live webinars; Bulbrokers does not. USAA has a video library; Bulbrokers does not. USAA publishes daily market commentary; Bulbrokers does not. USAA integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Bulbrokers does not. USAA maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. USAA scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | USAA |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
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 USAA supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | USAA |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Bulbrokers and USAA 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 | Bulbrokers | USAA |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |