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Corner Trader

4.1/10

PaxForex

7.6/10
3/10RegulationWinner6/10
0/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner7.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Corner Trader was founded in 1879 and is headquartered in Switzerland, while PaxForex was established in 2011 and is based in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Corner Trader holds licences including Unregulated, while PaxForex is regulated by Financial Services Authority (FSA) among others. Corner Trader serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; PaxForex has 350+. The minimum deposit is $250 at Corner Trader and $10 at PaxForex.

PaxForex wins this category
FeatureCorner TraderPaxForex
Min. Deposit$250$10
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial Services Authority (FSA), Registration Number 21973 IBC 2014 1825
Founded18792011
CountrySwitzerlandSaint Vincent and the Grenadines
Clients10,000+350+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Corner Trader and PaxForex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. PaxForex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10 (vs $250 at Corner Trader). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Corner Trader applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; PaxForex does not. PaxForex charges deposit fees; Corner Trader does not. Overall, PaxForex scores higher on fees in our assessment.

PaxForex wins this category
FeatureCorner TraderPaxForex
Min. Deposit$250$10
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Corner Trader offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while PaxForex supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. PaxForex supports social and copy trading features, which Corner Trader does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureCorner TraderPaxForex
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4,Desktop,iPhone/iOSWeb, iPad, mac, Desktop, iPhone iOS

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Corner Trader and PaxForex compare. PaxForex runs regular live webinars; Corner Trader does not. PaxForex has a video library; Corner Trader does not. PaxForex publishes daily market commentary; Corner Trader does not. PaxForex integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Corner Trader does not. PaxForex maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. PaxForex scores higher overall in education and research.

PaxForex wins this category
FeatureCorner TraderPaxForex
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistNoYes

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 PaxForex supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). PaxForex uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. PaxForex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

PaxForex wins this category
FeatureCorner TraderPaxForex
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

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 PaxForex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Corner Trader supports 2 languages and PaxForex supports 15, giving PaxForex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureCorner TraderPaxForex
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian,Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, Russian