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multibank exchange group

7.4/10

OptionWeb

6.4/10
10/10WinnerRegulation7/10
0/10FeesWinner8/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
4/10Education & ResearchTied4/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

multibank exchange group was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while OptionWeb was established in 2012 and is based in Cyprus. multibank exchange group holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while OptionWeb is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. multibank exchange group serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; OptionWeb has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at multibank exchange group and $200 at OptionWeb.

multibank exchange group wins this category
Featuremultibank exchange groupOptionWeb
Min. Deposit$250$200
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-F282Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
Founded20152012
CountryCyprusCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between multibank exchange group and OptionWeb, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. OptionWeb has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $200 (vs $250 at multibank exchange group). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. multibank exchange group charges deposit fees; OptionWeb does not. Overall, OptionWeb scores higher on fees in our assessment.

OptionWeb wins this category
Featuremultibank exchange groupOptionWeb
Min. Deposit$250$200
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

multibank exchange group offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while OptionWeb supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. multibank exchange group supports social and copy trading features, which OptionWeb does not offer. multibank exchange group edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

multibank exchange group wins this category
Featuremultibank exchange groupOptionWeb
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsBinary, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how multibank exchange group and OptionWeb compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
Featuremultibank exchange groupOptionWeb
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. multibank exchange group accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while OptionWeb supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). multibank exchange group uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. multibank exchange group scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

multibank exchange group wins this category
Featuremultibank exchange groupOptionWeb
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both multibank exchange group and OptionWeb offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. multibank exchange group supports 8 languages and OptionWeb supports 2, giving multibank exchange group broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
Featuremultibank exchange groupOptionWeb
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, and Chinese