kawase
NordFX
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Overview
kawase was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Australia, while NordFX was established in 2008 and is based in Mauritius. kawase holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while NordFX is regulated by VFSC (15008) among others. kawase serves 3,500,000+ clients worldwide; NordFX has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at kawase and $10 at NordFX.
| Feature | kawase | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $10 |
| Regulation | 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-F266 | VFSC (15008) |
| Founded | 2011 | 2008 |
| Country | Australia | Mauritius |
| Clients | 3,500,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between kawase and NordFX, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. NordFX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10 (vs $250 at kawase). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. NordFX applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; kawase does not. Overall, NordFX scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | kawase | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $10 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
kawase offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while NordFX supports MT4, MT5. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. NordFX supports social and copy trading features, which kawase does not offer. kawase edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | kawase | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, MT5, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how kawase and NordFX compare. kawase runs regular live webinars; NordFX does not. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. kawase publishes daily market commentary; NordFX does not. kawase integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); NordFX does not. kawase maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. kawase scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | kawase | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. kawase accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while NordFX supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). kawase uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. kawase scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | kawase | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | Yes |
| Neteller | Yes | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both kawase and NordFX offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. kawase supports 8 languages and NordFX supports 13, giving NordFX broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | kawase | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, Bengali, Farsi, Indonesian, Thai, Sinhalese, Vietnamese, Malay |