CIM Banque
Exante
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Overview
CIM Banque was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Geneva, while Exante was established in 2011 and is based in Malta. CIM Banque holds licences including Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), while Exante is regulated by Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) among others. CIM Banque serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Exante has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at CIM Banque and $11700 at Exante.
| Feature | CIM Banque | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $11700 |
| Regulation | Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA |
| Founded | 1995 | 2011 |
| Country | Geneva | Malta |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between CIM Banque and Exante, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. CIM Banque has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $11700 at Exante). Exante charges withdrawal fees while CIM Banque does not, giving CIM Banque an edge for frequent withdrawers. CIM Banque applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exante does not. Overall, CIM Banque scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | CIM Banque | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $11700 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
CIM Banque offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Exante supports MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. CIM Banque supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | CIM Banque | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Android ,iPhone,Mac,iPade | MT4, WEB, desktop |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how CIM Banque and Exante compare. CIM Banque runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. CIM Banque has a video library; Exante does not. CIM Banque publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. CIM Banque integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. CIM Banque scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | CIM Banque | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| 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. CIM Banque accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Exante supports 1 (bank transfer). CIM Banque uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. CIM Banque scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | CIM Banque | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | No |
| 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. CIM Banque offers live chat; Exante does not, making CIM Banque easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. CIM Banque scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | CIM Banque | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | No |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |