Detailed side-by-side analysis
Best for Beginners
Decode FX
$0.00Tightest Spreads
Decode FX
From 0.0 pips (Pro/ECN accounts) to 1.5 pips (Standard); average EUR/USD ~0.8 pips pipsHighest Leverage
Decode FX
1:Up to 1:500Best Rated
XM
Mobile Trading
Both
✓✓Regulation
ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), DFSA (Dubai, UAE)
Founded
N/A
Headquarters
Cyprus
Overall Rating
Regulation
ASIC (Australia), VFSC (Vanuatu)
Founded
N/A
Headquarters
Australia
Overall Rating
| Feature | XM | Decode FX |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Deposit | $5.00 | $0.00 |
| Average Spreads | From 0.6 pips (Ultra Low/Zero accounts); average 1 pip on Standard | From 0.0 pips (Pro/ECN accounts) to 1.5 pips (Standard); average EUR/USD ~0.8 pips |
| Maximum Leverage | Up to 1:1000 | Up to 1:500 |
| Commission | None | None |
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
Mobile Trading
Available
Web Trading
Available
VPS Hosting
Available
Social Trading
Available
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
Mobile Trading
Available
Web Trading
Available
VPS Hosting
Available
Social Trading
Available
Deposit Methods
Credit/Debit Cards (Visa/MasterCard), Bank Wire Transfer, Skrill, Neteller, Google Pay, Local Methods (e.g., UnionPay in Asia)
Withdrawal Methods
Same as deposits: Credit/Debit Cards, Bank Wire, Skrill, Neteller (processed same-day for verified accounts)
Withdrawal Fee
None
Deposit Methods
Credit/Debit Cards (Visa/Mastercard), Bank Wire, Skrill, Neteller, Alipay, Poli, DragonPay, USDT (crypto)
Withdrawal Methods
Same as deposits: Bank Wire (fee-free), Cards/Skrill/Neteller (fees apply), USDT
Withdrawal Fee
None
Support Languages
30+ (English, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Russian, etc.)
Support Channels
24/5 customer support through live chat, email, and phone, with assistance available in multiple languages.
Account Manager
Not Available
Support Languages
English, Chinese, Spanish, Arabic, Indonesian (multi-language support via MT4/MT5)
Support Channels
24/5 live chat, email, phone; Responsive weekdays but mixed reviews on speed
Account Manager
Available
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