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

Broker Name

Spreadex

Spreadex

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ATFX

ATFX

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Broker Overview

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

STP

ECN

Years of Existence / Established Year

1999

2017

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

60,000+ traders

254,000 +


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

FCA

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

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

Best Spread Betting Broker - by Good Money Guide Awards 2024 Best Mobile Trading App 2024 - ADVFN International Financial Awards

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

FSCS

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

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

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)

10,000 trading 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

Yes

Yes

Stocks

Yes

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

Yes

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

No

Equities

Yes

No


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

No

Yes

MT5

No

Yes

cTrader

No

No

Social Trading

No

Yes

Copy Trading

No

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

Spreadex TradingView

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.)

Spread betting Financial trading

Micro, Classic, Premium, Raw

Demo Account (Yes/No)

No

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

No

No

Minimum Deposit

€0

$100

Leverage Available

30:1

1:400

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

Varies by instrument

30 lots maximum trade

Commission (per account type)

€2.50 per lot

Raw- 7 USD per lot

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

Only experienced

Beginners & experienced


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Easy Bank transfer UK Debit cards Credit card E-wallets

Bank transfers Credit card Debit card E-Wallets

Withdrawal Methods

Bank Transfer Credit / Debit Cards

Bank transfers Credit card Debit card E-Wallets

Other E-Wallets Supported

Apple Pay

Neteller Skrill Perfect money


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

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

Customisable platform 35+ technical indicators Price alerts

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

Spread starts from 0.6 pips

Spread- starts from 0.0 to 2.8 pips

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Variable

Variable

Per Lot Fees

NA

NA

Options Contract Fees

NA

NA

Futures Contract Fees

NA

NA

Markup Fees on Spread

NA

NA

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

NA

NA

Maximum Leverage

30:1

1:400


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

1 per month

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

€0

$0

Advisory Fees

€0

$0

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Yes

NA

Statement or Document Fee

€0

NA

Account Opening Fee

€0

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

€0

$0

Deposit Fee

€0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

Info not available

0

Withdrawal Fee

€0

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


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

No

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

No

Yes


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Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

Monday: 24 hours Tuesday: 24 hours Wednesday: 24 hours Thursday: 24 hours Friday: 00:00 to 21.15 Saturday: Closed Sunday: 21:00 to 00:00Out of Hours trading: US stock market between 2:30pm to 9pm

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)

7 days a week 8:00am to 5:30pm

24x5

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

Financial Desk: 08000 526 570 +44 (0) 727 895 151General Enquiries: +44 (0) 727 895 000E mail: [email protected]

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

Support Languages

1

10+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

Churchill House, Upper, Marlborough Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3UU

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.
Spreadex is known for competitive pricing on basic trades, especially for beginners. However, ATFX fee structure, though slightly higher, covers a broader range of services, making it more suitable for active traders.
Account approval at Spreadex is usually completed within hours, often with automated ID checks. ATFX might take longer due to manual reviews, but provides in-depth onboarding support along the way.
While Spreadex focuses on mobile-first design and clean user experience, ATFX includes features like in-depth charting, integrated news feeds, and strong desktop performance.
For market veterans, Spreadex brings the tools they need. New investors might find ATFX more approachable and cost-effective.