MultiBank FX vs Interactive Brokers

MultiBank FX vs Interactive Brokers Comparison Table 2024
MultiBank FX	Interactive Brokers
Review 4.7	Review 4.3

MultiBank FX is an established broker offering forex and CFD products since 2005. With 20,000+ instruments, plenty of local payment methods and 24/7 multilingual customer support, the broker is a popular choice among traders globally. New clients can also access a variety of bonus offers and access the hugely popular MT4 and MT5 trading platforms.	Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is a premier brokerage for experienced traders, providing access to 150 markets in 33 countries, along with a suite of comprehensive investment services. With over 40 years of experience, this Nasdaq-listed firm adheres to stringent regulations by the SEC, FCA, CIRO, and SFC, amongst others, and is one of the most trusted brokers for trading around the globe.
Customer Reviews
	4 Based on 2 Interactive Brokers customer reviews
Bonus Offer
20% deposit bonus
Comment by Reviewer
"MultiBank FX is a great option for active forex traders with 55 currency pairs, spreads from 0.0 pips and high leverage up to 1:500."	"Interactive Brokers is one of the best brokers for advanced day traders, providing powerful charting platforms, real-time data, and customizable layouts, notably through the new IBKR Desktop application. Its superb pricing and advanced order options also make it highly attractive for day traders, while its diverse range of equities is still among the best in the industry."
Pros
24/7 multilingual customer support available across all accounts Renowned MT4 and MT5 platforms, plus proprietary MultiBank-Plus solutions and social trading Vast range of local payment methods with fast withdrawals within 24 hours Global presence with 10+ regulatory licenses, including ASIC (Australia) and MAS (Singapore) MAM, PAMM and FIX API access for high-volume or pro traders, plus EAs and VPS hosting for algorithmic trading	IBKR is one of the most respected and trusted brokerages and is regulated by top-tier authorities, so you can have confidence in the integrity and security of your trading account. The TWS platform has clearly been built for intermediate and advanced traders and comes with over 100 order types and a reliable real-time market data feed that rarely goes offline. The new IBKR Desktop platform takes the best of TWS while adding bespoke tools like Option Lattice and Screeners with MultiSort to create a genuinely impressive trading experience for day traders at every level. There's a vast library of free or paid third-party research subscriptions catering to all types of traders, plus you can enjoy commission reimbursements from IBKR if you subscribe to Toggle AI. IBKR continues to deliver unmatched access to global stocks with tens of thousands of equities available from 100+ market centres in 24 countries. While primarily geared towards experienced traders, IBKR has made moves to broaden its appeal in recent years, reducing its minimum deposit from $10,000 to $0. With low commissions, tight spreads and a transparent fee structure, IBKR delivers a cost-effective environment for short-term traders.
Cons
$5,000 minimum deposit required to access ECN spreads Average education and market research $60 monthly inactivity fee	TWS’s learning curve is steep, and beginners may find it challenging to navigate the platform and understand all the features. Plus500's web platform is much better suited to new traders. IBKR provides a wide range of research tools, but their distribution across trading platforms and the web-based 'Account Management' page lacks consistency, leading to a confusing user experience. Support can be slow and frustrating based on tests, so you might find it challenging to reach customer service representatives promptly or encounter delays in resolving issues. You can only have one active session per account, so you can’t have your desktop program and mobile app running simultaneously, making for a sometimes frustrating trading experience.
Awards
Best Gold Broker 2023 - FX Empire Best Forex Broker 2023 - Fintech & Crypto Summit Bahrain Chairman Of The Year 2023 - Le Fonti Awards Dubai Leading Financial Derivatives Institution 2023 - Le Fonti Awards Dubai The Most Trusted Broker In The Middle East 2023 - Ultimate Fintech Best Broker Of The Year 2022 - Traders Union Best Globally Recognized Forex Broker 2022 - Forex Expo Dubai Best Crypto Broker Asia & Europe 2022 - Global Brands Magazine Best Financial Derivatives Broker Asia & Europe 2022 - Global Brands Magazine Best Global Broker 2022 - Pan Finance Best Global Forex Chairman Of The Year 2022 - Global Business Review Magazine Best New Global Asset Digital Exchange - MultiBank Crypto Exchange 2022 - Global Business Review Magazine The 50 Most Influential Figures In Global Financial Markets 2022 - Forex Traders Summit Dubai Best Global Crypto Broker 2021 - Forex Expo Dubai Bets Global Broker 2021 - Finance Magnates Best Broker MENA 2021 - Finance Magnates Best Broker Africa 2021 - Finance Magnates Best Broker LATAM 2021 - Finance Magnates Most Trusted Global Broker 2021 - Global Business Review Magazine The 50 Most Influential Figures In Global Financial Markets 2021 - Forex Traders Summit Dubai Best FX Service Provider 2020 - International Business Magazine Best FX Customer Service 2020 - Forex Awards Best Apac Region Broker 2020 - International Financial Awards Best Forex & CFD Broker 2019 - Jordan Forex & Expo Awards Financial Services Provider of the Year Asia 2019 - Global Brands Magazine Best Forex Trading Platform Hong Kong 2018 - International Finance Magazine
Instruments
Forex, CFDs, indices, shares, metals, commodities, cryptocurrencies	Stocks, Options, Futures, Forex, Funds, Bonds, ETFs, Mutual Funds, CFDs, Cryptocurrencies
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$50	$0
Trading Platforms
MultiBank-Plus MT4 MT5 cTrader	Trader Workstation (TWS) IBKR Desktop GlobalTrader Mobile Client Portal AlgoTrader OmniTrader eSignal TradingCentral
Payment Methods
Credit Card GlobePay Mastercard Neteller Perfect Money Skrill Swift Visa Wire Transfer	ACH Transfer Automated Customer Account Transfer Service Cheque Debit Card TransferWise Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.1 Lots	$100
Regulator
SCA, MAS, CySEC, ASIC, AUSTRAC, BaFin, FMA, FSC, CIMA, TFG, VFSC	FCA, SEC, FINRA, CBI, CIRO, SFC, MAS, MNB
Margin Trading
No	Yes
Margin Rate
	1.55 - 2.59%
STP Account
No	Yes
ECN Account
Yes	No
DMA Account
No	Yes
MAM Account
No	Yes
PAMM Account
No	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	Yes
Robo Advisor
No	Yes
Negative Balance Protection
No	Yes
Market Maker
Yes	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	Yes
Mobile Apps
Yes	iOS & Android
App Review
	The IBKR Mobile app, available on both iOS and Android devices, makes your phone a powerful gateway to your IBKR accounts, offering you the freedom to keep an eye on portfolios, initiate trades, and dive into real-time quotes and charts, all while managing your account activities on the fly. This app stands out for its intuitive design, making it especially welcoming for those just starting their trading journey, providing a smoother and more accessible experience than the more complex TWS platform.
Android App Rating
	4.5
iOS App Rating
	4.3
Auto Trading
Yes (APIs)	Capitalise.ai & TWS API
Copy Trading
Yes	No
Copy Trading Platform
Clients can start copy trading in three simple steps at MultiBank FX, gaining access to profitable online traders from around the world. Build a diverse portfolio while learning from experienced investors and saving time on market research.
Social Trading
Yes	No
Trade Signals
Yes
VPS Hosting
No	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
Yes	No
Ethical Investing
No	Yes
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
	$0
Islamic Account
Yes	No
Account Currencies
	USD EUR GBP CAD AUD INR JPY SEK NOK DKK CHF AED HUF
Stock Exchanges
	Borsa Italiana CAC 40 Index France Chicago Mercantile Exchange Euronext IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group Korean Stock Exchange London Metal Exchange London Stock Exchange Nasdaq Nasdaq Nordic & Baltics New York Stock Exchange Russell 2000 Shenzhen Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange
Commodities
Cocoa Coffee Copper Corn Gold Oil Silver Soybeans	Aluminium Gold Lead Natural Gas Precious Metals Soybeans Zinc
CFD Trading
Access thousands of CFDs with competitive pricing and leverage up to 1:500. A range of asset classes are available, including currencies, shares, indices, metals and commodities. CFDs can be traded on the market-leading MetaTrader platforms.	Over 8,000 CFDs are offered on a vast array of instruments, encompassing stocks, indices, forex, and commodities. Moreover, the TWS platform lends itself to seasoned day traders, offering a comprehensive selection of over 100 order types and algorithms, alongside premium market data sourced from reputable sources such as Reuters and Dow Jones.
Leverage
1:500	1:50
FTSE Spread
Not offered	0.005% (£1 Min)
GBPUSD Spread
0.8	0.08-0.20 bps x trade value
Oil Spread
0.03	0.25-0.85
Stocks Spread
Variable	0.003
Forex Trading
MultiBank FX offers trading on 50+ major, minor and exotic currency pairs. Spreads are tighter than many competitors and the broker offers higher leverage than most alternatives. Automated trading strategies are also permitted.	IBKR presents an extensive range of over 100 major, minor, and exotic forex pairs, surpassing the offerings of nearly all leading alternatives, though not CMC Markets. Forex trading occurs over multiple platforms and boasts institutional-grade spreads starting from 0.1 pips and 20 complex order types, including brackets, scale, and one-cancels-all (OCA) orders.
GBPUSD Spread
0.8	0.08-0.20 bps x trade value
EURUSD Spread
0.3	0.08-0.20 bps x trade value
EURGBP Spread
0.8	0.08-0.20 bps x trade value
Assets
45+	100+
Cryptocurrency
Trade a selection of the top cryptos against the US Dollar, including Bitcoin, Polkadot and Stellar with 50% leverage. Traders also benefit from fast execution speeds of <20ms.	IBKR lets you purchase and hold Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, and Litecoin at competitive commission rates and without needing a crypto wallet. Additionally, there is a range of other diverse assets to explore, such as crypto indices like the NYSE Bitcoin Index, as well as futures contracts like the BAKKT Bitcoin Futures.
Spread
Floating	0.12%-0.18%
Coins
BTC LTC ETH XRP	BTC LTC ETH XRP
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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