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fx central clearing

7.7/10

fx next

8.3/10
10/10RegulationTied10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
10/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

fx central clearing was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Portugal, while fx next was established in 2018 and is based in Dubai. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. fx central clearing serves 30,000+ clients worldwide; fx next has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

fx next wins this category
Featurefx central clearingfx next
Min. Deposit$250$250
RegulationFinancial 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-F234Financial 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-F237
Founded20152018
CountryPortugalDubai
Clients30,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between fx central clearing and fx next, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. fx next charges withdrawal fees while fx central clearing does not, giving fx central clearing an edge for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. fx next charges deposit fees; fx central clearing does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

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Featurefx central clearingfx next
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

fx central clearing offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while fx next supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

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Featurefx central clearingfx next
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, 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 fx central clearing and fx next 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. fx next scores higher overall in education and research.

fx next wins this category
Featurefx central clearingfx next
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. fx central clearing accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while fx next supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

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Featurefx central clearingfx next
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesYes
SkrillYesYes
NetellerYesYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both fx central clearing and fx next offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 8 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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Featurefx central clearingfx next
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic