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Chase Bank logo

Chase Bank

7.6/10
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First Trade

7.5/10
7/10WinnerRegulation3/10
8/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Chase Bank was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in United States, while First Trade was established in 2008 and is based in USA. Chase Bank holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while First Trade is regulated by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) among others. Chase Bank serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; First Trade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Chase Bank and $5 at First Trade.

Chase Bank wins this category
FeatureChase BankFirst Trade
Min. Deposit$100$5
RegulationAustralian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Founded19752008
CountryUnited StatesUSA
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Chase Bank and First Trade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Chase Bank has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $5 at First Trade). First Trade charges withdrawal fees while Chase Bank does not, giving Chase Bank an edge for frequent withdrawers. First Trade charges deposit fees; Chase Bank does not. Overall, First Trade scores higher on fees in our assessment.

First Trade wins this category
FeatureChase BankFirst Trade
Min. Deposit$100$5
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Chase Bank offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while First Trade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureChase BankFirst Trade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop,Android,iPhone/iPad,MacMT4,WEB

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Chase Bank and First Trade 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
FeatureChase BankFirst Trade
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. Chase Bank accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while First Trade supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureChase BankFirst Trade
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 Chase Bank and First Trade 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
FeatureChase BankFirst Trade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese