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CFI Markets

7.4/10
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Euro Pacific Bank

6.9/10
10/10WinnerRegulation4/10
2/10FeesWinner4/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

CFI Markets was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Euro Pacific Bank was established in 1978 and is based in Puerto Rico. CFI Markets holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Euro Pacific Bank is regulated by Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions (OCIF) among others. CFI Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Euro Pacific Bank has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.

CFI Markets wins this category
FeatureCFI MarketsEuro Pacific Bank
Min. Deposit$100$100
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin)Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions (OCIF)
Founded20121978
CountryCyprusPuerto Rico
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between CFI Markets and Euro Pacific Bank, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. CFI Markets applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Euro Pacific Bank does not. CFI Markets charges deposit fees; Euro Pacific Bank does not. Overall, Euro Pacific Bank scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Euro Pacific Bank wins this category
FeatureCFI MarketsEuro Pacific Bank
Min. Deposit$100$100
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

CFI Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Euro Pacific Bank 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
FeatureCFI MarketsEuro Pacific Bank
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Mac, Tablet & Mobile appsiPhone/iPad,Mac,Desktop,

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how CFI Markets and Euro Pacific Bank 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. Euro Pacific Bank scores higher overall in education and research.

Euro Pacific Bank wins this category
FeatureCFI MarketsEuro Pacific Bank
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. CFI Markets accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Euro Pacific Bank supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureCFI MarketsEuro Pacific Bank
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both CFI Markets and Euro Pacific Bank 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.

Tied
FeatureCFI MarketsEuro Pacific Bank
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese