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PaxForex

7.6/10

Spreadex

8.2/10
6/10RegulationWinner8/10
10/10FeesTied10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
7.5/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals5.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

PaxForex was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, while Spreadex was established in 1999 and is based in UK. PaxForex holds licences including Financial Services Authority (FSA), while Spreadex is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. PaxForex serves 350+ clients worldwide; Spreadex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $10 at PaxForex and $0 at Spreadex.

Spreadex wins this category
FeaturePaxForexSpreadex
Min. Deposit$10$0
RegulationFinancial Services Authority (FSA), Registration Number 21973 IBC 2014 1825Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), registration number 190941
Founded20111999
CountrySaint Vincent and the GrenadinesUK
Clients350+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between PaxForex and Spreadex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Spreadex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $10 at PaxForex). PaxForex charges withdrawal fees while Spreadex does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. PaxForex charges deposit fees; Spreadex does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeaturePaxForexSpreadex
Min. Deposit$10$0
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

PaxForex offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Spreadex 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
FeaturePaxForexSpreadex
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 Spreadex 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
FeaturePaxForexSpreadex
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. PaxForex accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller), while Spreadex supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill). PaxForex uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. PaxForex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

PaxForex wins this category
FeaturePaxForexSpreadex
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillYesYes
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 Spreadex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. PaxForex supports 15 languages and Spreadex supports 1, giving PaxForex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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