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Global Prime vs ATFX : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

Global Prime

Global Prime

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ATFX

ATFX

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Broker Overview

Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)

Market maker broker

ECN

Years of Existence / Established Year

2010

2017

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

No information

254,000 +


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

ASIC and VFSC

FCA FSCA ASIC SCA , FSC, FSA CySEC FSC Seychelles FSA SFC

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

No major awards listed

Best Global Forex Broker 2024 Best Global Forex Chairman 2024 Best Forex MT4 Broker - Asia 2024 in Global Brand Magazin Awards 2024 Most trusted forex broker in Asia 2023 in FAME awards

Security Measures

No compensation scheme

ATFX Client funds insurance up to USD1,000,000,

SSL Encryption / 2FA

No

No

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

Yes (Not for professional clients)


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

150+ Financial assets

300+ instruments 15+ US, European & Asian stock indices, shares

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

Yes

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

No

Yes

Stocks

No

Yes

Options

No

Yes

Futures

No

Yes

Bonds

Yes

No

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

No

Yes (only in ETFs)

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

No

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

No

Equities

No

No


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

Yes

Yes

MT5

No

Yes

cTrader

No

No

Social Trading

No

Yes

Copy Trading

No

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

No

ATFX Mobile Trading App

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes


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Account Types & Conditions

Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)

Standard and Raw account

Micro, Classic, Premium, Raw

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

No

No

Minimum Deposit

$0

$100

Leverage Available

1:5 to 1:500

1:400

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

1000 lots

30 lots maximum trade

Commission (per account type)

Standard: $0, Raw account: $3.5 per lot

Raw- 7 USD per lot

Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)

Beginner traders

Beginners & experienced


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Visa, Mastercard, Crypto, Bpay, Bank wire, QR code, Astro pay, Interac,PayID, e-wallets

Bank transfers Credit card Debit card E-Wallets

Withdrawal Methods

Visa, Mastercard, Crypto, Bpay, Bank wire, QR code, Astro pay, Interac,PayID, e-wallets

Bank transfers Credit card Debit card E-Wallets

Other E-Wallets Supported

PayPal, Neteller, Skrill, GATE8, Dragon Pay, VN Pay, FasaPay, Pagsmile, Jeton, Mifinity, XPay, Perfect money

Neteller Skrill Perfect money


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)

Trading Education, Market Analysis, Webinars, Trading Guides, Video Tutorials, Podcast Market Insights, Blog Trading News and Analysis

Tools MT4 & MT5 ATFX Copytrade Trading Central Autochartist ATFX Support & Resistance Indicator MT4 Indicators Position size calculators


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

Crypto: 0.1%, indices, Bonds, and Commodities (excl. Metals): $0, Commission: AUD $7, USD $7, EUR € 6.20, GBP £5.4, SGD $9.50, CAD $9, Standard: 0.9 pips, raw : $3.5

Spread- starts from 0.0 to 2.8 pips

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Variable

Variable

Per Lot Fees

$3.50

NA

Options Contract Fees

NA

NA

Futures Contract Fees

NA

NA

Markup Fees on Spread

$0

NA

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

NA

NA

Maximum Leverage

1:500

1:400


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$0

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

$0

$0

Advisory Fees

NA

$0

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Yes

NA

Statement or Document Fee

NA

NA

Account Opening Fee

NA

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

NA

$0

Deposit Fee

$0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

$20-$30

0

Withdrawal Fee

International bank transfer: $20-$30

5 Euro/USD charged for withdrawals below 100 EUR/USD


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

No

Yes


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Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

24 hours a day, 5 days a week. 5 PM New York on Sunday through to 5 PM New York on Friday

24x5 forex trading hours Sydney - 10pm to 7am summer session. 11pm to 8am winter session. Tokyo - 11pm to 8am summer session. 12pm to 9am winter session. London - 7am to 4pm summer session. 8am to 5pm winter session. New York - 12pm to 9pm summer session. 1am to 10pm winter session.


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Customer Support

Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)

24/7

24x5

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

Phone: +61 (2) 8379 3622, E-mail: [email protected], Live chat

E mail: mailto:[email protected] Line:Taiwan 00801127901 Thailand 1800012752

Support Languages

14+

10+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

FMGP Trading Group Pty Ltd Level 10, 627 Chapel St, South Yarra 3141 Australia

1st Floor, 32 Cornhill, London EC3V 3SG, United Kingdom

Complaints (for crypto brokers)

No

No


At TradingCritique, we don't just list brokers. We test, compare, and simplify your decision-making. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, our data-driven comparisons are built to match your trading style and region. Learn how we Evaluate a broker.
Both Global Prime and ATFX offer affordable fee structures, but Global Prime generally edges out with no inactivity fees and lower commissions on standard trades, whereas ATFX shines with bundled research and platform access.
Global Prime offers a quick and paperless account setup that appeals to traders on the go, whereas ATFX more involved onboarding process adds an extra layer of safety and regulatory checks.
While Global Prime focuses on mobile-first design and clean user experience, ATFX includes features like in-depth charting, integrated news feeds, and strong desktop performance.
Global Prime strength lies in high-performance trading, while ATFX provides a more accessible route for everyday investors.