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Forex Financial Services

5.2/10

PaxForex

7.6/10
8/10WinnerRegulation6/10
0/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner7.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Forex Financial Services was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Australia, while PaxForex was established in 2011 and is based in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Forex Financial Services holds licences including Australian Securities and investment Commission (ASIC), while PaxForex is regulated by Financial Services Authority (FSA) among others. Forex Financial Services serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; PaxForex has 350+. The minimum deposit is $2500 at Forex Financial Services and $10 at PaxForex.

PaxForex wins this category
FeatureForex Financial ServicesPaxForex
Min. Deposit$2500$10
RegulationAustralian Securities and investment Commission (ASIC)Financial Services Authority (FSA), Registration Number 21973 IBC 2014 1825
Founded20082011
CountryAustraliaSaint Vincent and the Grenadines
Clients10,000+350+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Forex Financial Services and PaxForex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. PaxForex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10 (vs $2500 at Forex Financial Services). PaxForex charges withdrawal fees while Forex Financial Services does not, giving Forex Financial Services an edge for frequent withdrawers. Forex Financial Services charges deposit fees; PaxForex does not. Overall, PaxForex scores higher on fees in our assessment.

PaxForex wins this category
FeatureForex Financial ServicesPaxForex
Min. Deposit$2500$10
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Forex Financial Services offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while PaxForex 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.

Tied
FeatureForex Financial ServicesPaxForex
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4Web, iPad, mac, Desktop, iPhone iOS

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Forex Financial Services and PaxForex compare. PaxForex runs regular live webinars; Forex Financial Services does not. PaxForex has a video library; Forex Financial Services does not. PaxForex publishes daily market commentary; Forex Financial Services does not. PaxForex integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Forex Financial Services does not. PaxForex maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. PaxForex scores higher overall in education and research.

PaxForex wins this category
FeatureForex Financial ServicesPaxForex
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
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 PaxForex supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). PaxForex uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. PaxForex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

PaxForex wins this category
FeatureForex Financial ServicesPaxForex
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
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 PaxForex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Forex Financial Services supports 2 languages and PaxForex supports 15, giving PaxForex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureForex Financial ServicesPaxForex
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian,Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, Russian