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Forex Financial Services

5.2/10

pro finance service

8.3/10
8/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
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 pro finance service was established in 2017 and is based in Geneva. Forex Financial Services holds licences including Australian Securities and investment Commission (ASIC), while pro finance service is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Forex Financial Services serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; pro finance service has 150,000+. The minimum deposit is $2500 at Forex Financial Services and $250 at pro finance service.

pro finance service wins this category
FeatureForex Financial Servicespro finance service
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-F296
Founded20082017
CountryAustraliaGeneva
Clients10,000+150,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Forex Financial Services and pro finance service, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. pro finance service has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $2500 at Forex Financial Services). pro finance service charges withdrawal fees while Forex Financial Services does not, giving Forex Financial Services an edge for frequent withdrawers. pro finance service applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Forex Financial Services does not. Forex Financial Services charges deposit fees; pro finance service does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

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FeatureForex Financial Servicespro finance service
Min. Deposit$2500$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Forex Financial Services offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while pro finance service supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Forex Financial Services supports social and copy trading features, which pro finance service does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

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FeatureForex Financial Servicespro finance service
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 pro finance service compare. pro finance service runs regular live webinars; Forex Financial Services does not. pro finance service has a video library; Forex Financial Services does not. pro finance service publishes daily market commentary; Forex Financial Services does not. pro finance service integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Forex Financial Services does not. pro finance service maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. pro finance service scores higher overall in education and research.

pro finance service wins this category
FeatureForex Financial Servicespro finance service
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 pro finance service supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). pro finance service uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. pro finance service scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

pro finance service wins this category
FeatureForex Financial Servicespro finance service
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 pro finance service offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Forex Financial Services supports 2 languages and pro finance service supports 8, giving pro finance service broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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FeatureForex Financial Servicespro finance service
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic