Detailed side-by-side analysis
Best for Beginners
easyMarkets
$25.00Tightest Spreads
easyMarkets
Fixed from 0.7 pips (EUR/USD on VIP/MT4); Average 1.0 pip overall – Stable for volatile markets. pipsHighest Leverage
easyMarkets
1:Up to 1:2000Best Rated
switchmarkets
Mobile Trading
Both
✓✓Regulation
ASIC (Australia)
Founded
N/A
Headquarters
Australia
Overall Rating
Regulation
CySEC (Cyprus), ASIC (Australia), FSCA (South Africa), FSA (Seychelles), FSC (Mauritius)
Founded
N/A
Headquarters
Cyprus
Overall Rating
| Feature | switchmarkets | easyMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Deposit | $40.00 | $25.00 |
| Average Spreads | From 0.0 pips (Pro/ECN); 0.6 pips average on Standard (EUR/USD). | Fixed from 0.7 pips (EUR/USD on VIP/MT4); Average 1.0 pip overall – Stable for volatile markets. |
| Maximum Leverage | Up to 1:1000 | Up to 1:2000 |
| Commission | None | None |
MetaTrader 4, WebTrader
Mobile Trading
Available
Web Trading
Available
VPS Hosting
Available
Social Trading
Available
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, WebTrader, TradingView
Mobile Trading
Available
Web Trading
Available
VPS Hosting
Available
Social Trading
Available
Deposit Methods
Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Cards (Visa/Mastercard), E-Wallets (Skrill, Neteller), Cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Ethereum), Local Methods (e.g., FPS for Asia). Instant processing for most; no deposit fees except crypto blockchain.
Withdrawal Methods
Same as deposits; processed 24–72 hours, with 0.5%–2% fees.
Withdrawal Fee
None
Deposit Methods
Credit/Debit Cards (Visa/Mastercard), Bank Wire Transfer, E-Wallets (Skrill, Neteller), Local options (iBanking in Asia).
Withdrawal Methods
Same as deposits: Processed within 1-3 days; No broker fees (third-party may apply).
Withdrawal Fee
None
Support Languages
English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Malay, Indonesian (multilingual support).
Support Channels
24/5 live chat, email, WhatsApp; highly rated for responsiveness (4.7/5 on Trustpilot).
Account Manager
Available
Support Languages
English, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian – 10+ for global reach.
Support Channels
24/5 via Live Chat, Email (support@easymarkets.com), Phone (+357 25 261 000); WhatsApp/WeChat available.
Account Manager
Available
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