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Forex Financial Services

5.2/10

multibank exchange group

7.4/10
8/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Forex Financial Services was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Australia, while multibank exchange group was established in 2015 and is based in Cyprus. Forex Financial Services holds licences including Australian Securities and investment Commission (ASIC), while multibank exchange group is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Forex Financial Services serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; multibank exchange group has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $2500 at Forex Financial Services and $250 at multibank exchange group.

multibank exchange group wins this category
FeatureForex Financial Servicesmultibank exchange group
Min. Deposit$2500$250
RegulationAustralian Securities and investment Commission (ASIC)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
Founded20082015
CountryAustraliaCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Forex Financial Services 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 $2500 at Forex Financial Services). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Forex Financial Services charges deposit fees; multibank exchange group does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

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FeatureForex Financial Servicesmultibank exchange group
Min. Deposit$2500$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Forex Financial Services offers MT4, 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. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

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FeatureForex Financial Servicesmultibank exchange group
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4MT4, 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 Financial Services and multibank exchange group compare. multibank exchange group has a video library; Forex Financial Services does not. multibank exchange group integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Forex Financial Services does not. multibank exchange group scores higher overall in education and research.

multibank exchange group wins this category
FeatureForex Financial Servicesmultibank exchange group
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Forex Financial Services 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
FeatureForex Financial Servicesmultibank 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 Forex Financial Services and multibank exchange group offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Forex Financial Services supports 2 languages and multibank exchange group supports 8, giving multibank exchange group broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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FeatureForex Financial Servicesmultibank exchange group
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic