Chase Bank
selftrade
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Overview
Chase Bank was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in United States, while selftrade was established in 2013 and is based in Australia. Chase Bank holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while selftrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Chase Bank serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; selftrade has 14,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Chase Bank and $250 at selftrade.
| Feature | Chase Bank | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) | 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-F304 |
| Founded | 1975 | 2013 |
| Country | United States | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 14,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Chase Bank and selftrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Chase Bank has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at selftrade). selftrade charges withdrawal fees while Chase Bank does not, giving Chase Bank an edge for frequent withdrawers. selftrade charges deposit fees; Chase Bank does not. Overall, Chase Bank scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Chase Bank | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Chase Bank offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while selftrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. selftrade supports social and copy trading features, which Chase Bank does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Chase Bank | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 Chase Bank and selftrade compare. Chase Bank runs regular live webinars; selftrade does not. Both provide video tutorials. Chase Bank publishes daily market commentary; selftrade does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Chase Bank maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Chase Bank scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Chase Bank | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
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 selftrade supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). selftrade uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. selftrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Chase Bank | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Chase Bank and selftrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Chase Bank supports 2 languages and selftrade supports 8, giving selftrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Chase Bank | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |