Forex Club
IKON Finance
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Overview
Forex Club was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Russia, while IKON Finance was established in 2011 and is based in London. Forex Club holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while IKON Finance is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Forex Club serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; IKON Finance has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Forex Club and $200 at IKON Finance.
| Feature | Forex Club | IKON Finance |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $200 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2008 | 2011 |
| Country | Russia | London |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Forex Club and IKON Finance, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Forex Club has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $200 at IKON Finance). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. IKON Finance applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Forex Club does not. Overall, Forex Club scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Forex Club | IKON Finance |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $200 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Forex Club offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while IKON Finance supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Forex Club supports social and copy trading features, which IKON Finance does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Forex Club | IKON Finance |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4,WEB,desktop | MT4, ZuluTrade, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Forex Club and IKON Finance 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 | Forex Club | IKON Finance |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Forex Club accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while IKON Finance supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Forex Club | IKON Finance |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Forex Club and IKON Finance offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Forex Club | IKON Finance |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |