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Direct FX

6.9/10
rfxt lebanon logo

rfxt lebanon

7/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Direct FX was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while rfxt lebanon was established in 2010 and is based in Australia. Direct FX holds licences including Unregulated, while rfxt lebanon is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Direct FX serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; rfxt lebanon has 60,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Direct FX and $250 at rfxt lebanon.

rfxt lebanon wins this category
FeatureDirect FXrfxt lebanon
Min. Deposit$1$250
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial 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-F301
Founded20062010
CountryNew ZealandAustralia
Clients10,000+60,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Direct FX and rfxt lebanon, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Direct FX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at rfxt lebanon). rfxt lebanon charges withdrawal fees while Direct FX does not, giving Direct FX an edge for frequent withdrawers. Direct FX charges deposit fees; rfxt lebanon does not. Overall, Direct FX scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Direct FX wins this category
FeatureDirect FXrfxt lebanon
Min. Deposit$1$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureDirect FXrfxt lebanon
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsNot availableMT4, 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 Direct FX and rfxt lebanon compare. Direct FX runs regular live webinars; rfxt lebanon does not. Direct FX has a video library; rfxt lebanon does not. Direct FX publishes daily market commentary; rfxt lebanon does not. Direct FX integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); rfxt lebanon does not. Direct FX maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Direct FX scores higher overall in education and research.

Direct FX wins this category
FeatureDirect FXrfxt lebanon
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistNoNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

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

rfxt lebanon wins this category
FeatureDirect FXrfxt lebanon
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 Direct FX and rfxt lebanon offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Direct FX supports 2 languages and rfxt lebanon supports 8, giving rfxt lebanon broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureDirect FXrfxt lebanon
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic