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Ducascopy Bank

4.7/10

multibank exchange group

7.4/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Ducascopy Bank was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Switzerland, while multibank exchange group was established in 2015 and is based in Cyprus. Ducascopy Bank holds licences including Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), while multibank exchange group is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Ducascopy Bank serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; multibank exchange group has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $5000 at Ducascopy Bank and $250 at multibank exchange group.

multibank exchange group wins this category
FeatureDucascopy Bankmultibank exchange group
Min. Deposit$5000$250
RegulationFinancial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Financial Services Authority (FSA)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-F282
Founded19982015
CountrySwitzerlandCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ducascopy Bank and multibank exchange group, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. multibank exchange group has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $5000 at Ducascopy Bank). Ducascopy Bank charges withdrawal fees while multibank exchange group does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. multibank exchange group charges deposit fees; Ducascopy Bank does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureDucascopy Bankmultibank exchange group
Min. Deposit$5000$250
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Ducascopy Bank offers MT5, cTrader, while multibank exchange group 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. multibank exchange group edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

multibank exchange group wins this category
FeatureDucascopy Bankmultibank exchange group
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsJForex, MT4 (via Bridge), ZuluTrade, WebTrader, Binary Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, 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 Ducascopy Bank and multibank exchange group compare. Ducascopy Bank runs regular live webinars; multibank exchange group does not. Both provide video tutorials. Ducascopy Bank publishes daily market commentary; multibank exchange group does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Ducascopy Bank maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Ducascopy Bank scores higher overall in education and research.

Ducascopy Bank wins this category
FeatureDucascopy Bankmultibank exchange group
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistNoYes

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 multibank exchange group supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). multibank exchange group uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. multibank exchange group scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

multibank exchange group wins this category
FeatureDucascopy Bankmultibank exchange group
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 Ducascopy Bank and multibank exchange group offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Ducascopy Bank supports 2 languages and multibank exchange group supports 8, giving multibank exchange group broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureDucascopy Bankmultibank exchange group
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic