Ducascopy Bank
FxPro
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Overview
Ducascopy Bank was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Switzerland, while FxPro was established in 2006 and is based in UK. Ducascopy Bank holds licences including Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), while FxPro is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Ducascopy Bank serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; FxPro has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $5000 at Ducascopy Bank and $100 at FxPro.
| Feature | Ducascopy Bank | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $5000 | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Financial Services Authority (FSA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) |
| Founded | 1998 | 2006 |
| Country | Switzerland | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ducascopy Bank and FxPro, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. FxPro has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $5000 at Ducascopy Bank). Ducascopy Bank charges withdrawal fees while FxPro does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. FxPro applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Ducascopy Bank does not. Overall, FxPro scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Ducascopy Bank | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $5000 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Ducascopy Bank offers MT5, cTrader, while FxPro supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. FxPro edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Ducascopy Bank | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | JForex, MT4 (via Bridge), ZuluTrade, WebTrader, Binary Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, MT5, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ducascopy Bank and FxPro compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | Ducascopy Bank | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Ducascopy Bank accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while FxPro supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). FxPro uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. FxPro scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Ducascopy Bank | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| 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 Ducascopy Bank and FxPro offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Ducascopy Bank supports 2 languages and FxPro supports 15, giving FxPro broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Ducascopy Bank | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese |