Chase Bank
Finmax
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Overview
Chase Bank was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in United States, while Finmax was established in 2008 and is based in Bulgaria. Chase Bank holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while Finmax is regulated by Financial Services Authority (FSA) among others. Chase Bank serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Finmax has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Chase Bank and $0 at Finmax.
| Feature | Chase Bank | Finmax |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Regulation | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) | Financial Services Authority (FSA) |
| Founded | 1975 | 2008 |
| Country | United States | Bulgaria |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Chase Bank and Finmax, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Finmax has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at Chase Bank). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Finmax applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Chase Bank does not. Overall, Finmax scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Chase Bank | Finmax |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Chase Bank offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Finmax supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Chase Bank | Finmax |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Desktop,Android,iPhone/iPad,Mac | MT4,MT5 |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Chase Bank and Finmax compare. Chase Bank runs regular live webinars; Finmax does not. Chase Bank has a video library; Finmax does not. Chase Bank publishes daily market commentary; Finmax does not. Chase Bank integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Finmax does not. Chase Bank maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Chase Bank scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Chase Bank | Finmax |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Chase Bank accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Finmax supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Chase Bank | Finmax |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Chase Bank and Finmax 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 | Chase Bank | Finmax |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |