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FXNet

7.9/10

PaxForex

7.6/10
7/10WinnerRegulation6/10
10/10FeesTied10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner7.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

FXNet was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while PaxForex was established in 2011 and is based in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. FXNet holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while PaxForex is regulated by Financial Services Authority (FSA) among others. FXNet serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; PaxForex has 350+. The minimum deposit is $50 at FXNet and $10 at PaxForex.

FXNet wins this category
FeatureFXNetPaxForex
Min. Deposit$50$10
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial Services Authority (FSA), Registration Number 21973 IBC 2014 1825
Founded20122011
CountryCyprusSaint Vincent and the Grenadines
Clients10,000+350+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between FXNet and PaxForex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. PaxForex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10 (vs $50 at FXNet). PaxForex charges withdrawal fees while FXNet does not, giving FXNet an edge for frequent withdrawers. PaxForex charges deposit fees; FXNet does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureFXNetPaxForex
Min. Deposit$50$10
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

FXNet 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
FeatureFXNetPaxForex
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsWeb, iPad, mac, Desktop, iPhone iOS

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how FXNet and PaxForex 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. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureFXNetPaxForex
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. FXNet 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
FeatureFXNetPaxForex
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 FXNet and PaxForex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. FXNet supports 2 languages and PaxForex supports 15, giving PaxForex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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