Corner Trader
FX Primus
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Overview
Corner Trader was founded in 1879 and is headquartered in Switzerland, while FX Primus was established in 2009 and is based in Cyprus. Corner Trader holds licences including Unregulated, while FX Primus is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Corner Trader serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; FX Primus has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at Corner Trader and $100 at FX Primus.
| Feature | Corner Trader | FX Primus |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The markets in financial instruments directive (MiFID) |
| Founded | 1879 | 2009 |
| Country | Switzerland | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Corner Trader and FX Primus, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. FX Primus has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at Corner Trader). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Corner Trader applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; FX Primus does not. FX Primus charges deposit fees; Corner Trader does not. Overall, FX Primus scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Corner Trader | FX Primus |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Corner Trader offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while FX Primus supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. FX Primus supports social and copy trading features, which Corner Trader does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Corner Trader | FX Primus |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4,Desktop,iPhone/iOS | MT4, Mac, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Corner Trader and FX Primus compare. FX Primus runs regular live webinars; Corner Trader does not. FX Primus has a video library; Corner Trader does not. FX Primus publishes daily market commentary; Corner Trader does not. FX Primus integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Corner Trader does not. FX Primus maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. FX Primus scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Corner Trader | FX Primus |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Corner Trader accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while FX Primus supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller). FX Primus uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. FX Primus scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Corner Trader | FX Primus |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| 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 Corner Trader and FX Primus offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Corner Trader supports 2 languages and FX Primus supports 8, giving FX Primus broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Corner Trader | FX Primus |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Indonesian, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Hungarian, and Malaysian |