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Degiro

7.4/10

fx next

8.3/10
9/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Degiro was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Netherlands, while fx next was established in 2018 and is based in Dubai. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Degiro serves 600,000+ clients worldwide; fx next has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Degiro and $250 at fx next.

fx next wins this category
FeatureDegirofx next
Min. Deposit$0$250
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), The Dutch Central Bank (DNB)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-F237
Founded19342018
CountryNetherlandsDubai
Clients600,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Degiro and fx next, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Degiro has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at fx next). fx next charges withdrawal fees while Degiro does not, giving Degiro an edge for frequent withdrawers. fx next applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Degiro does not. fx next charges deposit fees; Degiro does not. Overall, Degiro scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Degiro wins this category
FeatureDegirofx next
Min. Deposit$0$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Degiro offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while fx next supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureDegirofx next
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4MT4, 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 Degiro and fx next compare. fx next runs regular live webinars; Degiro does not. Both provide video tutorials. fx next publishes daily market commentary; Degiro does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. fx next maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. fx next scores higher overall in education and research.

fx next wins this category
FeatureDegirofx next
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Degiro accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while fx next supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). fx next uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fx next scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

fx next wins this category
FeatureDegirofx next
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Degiro and fx next offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Degiro supports 2 languages and fx next supports 8, giving fx next broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureDegirofx next
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic