PaxForex
Plus500
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Overview
PaxForex was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, while Plus500 was established in 2008 and is based in Israel. PaxForex holds licences including Financial Services Authority (FSA), while Plus500 is regulated by Plus500UK Ltd authorized & regulated by the FCA (#509909) among others. PaxForex serves 350+ clients worldwide; Plus500 has 1,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $10 at PaxForex and $100 at Plus500.
| Feature | PaxForex | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $10 | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Services Authority (FSA), Registration Number 21973 IBC 2014 1825 | Plus500UK Ltd authorized & regulated by the FCA (#509909), Plus500CY Ltd authorized & regulated by CySEC (#250/14), Plus500AU Pty Ltd (ACN 153301681), ASIC in Australia AFSL #417727, FMA in New Zealand, FSP #486026 and Authorised Financial Services Provider in South Africa FSP #47546 |
| Founded | 2011 | 2008 |
| Country | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Israel |
| Clients | 350+ | 1,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between PaxForex and Plus500, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. PaxForex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10 (vs $100 at Plus500). PaxForex charges withdrawal fees while Plus500 does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Plus500 applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; PaxForex does not. PaxForex charges deposit fees; Plus500 does not. Overall, PaxForex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | PaxForex | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $10 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
PaxForex offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Plus500 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.
| Feature | PaxForex | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Web, iPad, mac, Desktop, iPhone iOS | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how PaxForex and Plus500 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.
| Feature | PaxForex | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. PaxForex accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller), while Plus500 supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill). PaxForex uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. Plus500 uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. Plus500 scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | PaxForex | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | Yes | Yes |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both PaxForex and Plus500 offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 15 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | PaxForex | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian,Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, Russian | English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Polish, Arabic, Hebrew, Danish, Norwegian, Czech, Slovak, Bulgarian and Chinese |