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PaxForex

7.6/10

SpreadCo

6.1/10
6/10RegulationWinner7/10
10/10WinnerFees4/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
7.5/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

PaxForex was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, while SpreadCo was established in 2005 and is based in London. PaxForex holds licences including Financial Services Authority (FSA), while SpreadCo is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. PaxForex serves 350+ clients worldwide; SpreadCo has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $10 at PaxForex and $100 at SpreadCo.

PaxForex wins this category
FeaturePaxForexSpreadCo
Min. Deposit$10$100
RegulationFinancial Services Authority (FSA), Registration Number 21973 IBC 2014 1825Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20112005
CountrySaint Vincent and the GrenadinesLondon
Clients350+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between PaxForex and SpreadCo, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. PaxForex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10 (vs $100 at SpreadCo). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. PaxForex charges deposit fees; SpreadCo does not. Overall, PaxForex scores higher on fees in our assessment.

PaxForex wins this category
FeaturePaxForexSpreadCo
Min. Deposit$10$100
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

PaxForex offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while SpreadCo 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
FeaturePaxForexSpreadCo
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsWeb, iPad, mac, Desktop, iPhone iOSWeb 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 SpreadCo compare. PaxForex runs regular live webinars; SpreadCo does not. Both provide video tutorials. PaxForex publishes daily market commentary; SpreadCo does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. PaxForex maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. PaxForex scores higher overall in education and research.

PaxForex wins this category
FeaturePaxForexSpreadCo
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

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 SpreadCo supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). PaxForex uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. PaxForex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

PaxForex wins this category
FeaturePaxForexSpreadCo
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both PaxForex and SpreadCo offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. PaxForex supports 15 languages and SpreadCo supports 2, giving PaxForex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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