Forex Club
orbex
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Overview
Forex Club was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Russia, while orbex was established in 2012 and is based in Cyprus. Forex Club holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while orbex is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Forex Club serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; orbex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Forex Club and $250 at orbex.
| Feature | Forex Club | orbex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | 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-F291 |
| Founded | 2008 | 2012 |
| Country | Russia | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Forex Club and orbex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Forex Club has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at orbex). orbex charges withdrawal fees while Forex Club does not, giving Forex Club an edge for frequent withdrawers. Overall, Forex Club scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Forex Club | orbex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Forex Club offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while orbex supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Forex Club supports social and copy trading features, which orbex does not offer. Forex Club edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Forex Club | orbex |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4,WEB,desktop | MT4, 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 Forex Club and orbex compare. Forex Club runs regular live webinars; orbex does not. Both provide video tutorials. Forex Club publishes daily market commentary; orbex does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Forex Club maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Forex Club scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Forex Club | orbex |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| 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 orbex supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). orbex uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. orbex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Forex Club | orbex |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Forex Club and orbex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Forex Club supports 2 languages and orbex supports 8, giving orbex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Forex Club | orbex |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |