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FBS vs Fortrade

Live comparison from our broker database — regulation, trading costs, platforms, deposits, safety scores, and service quality.

Lowest min. deposit FBS $5
Highest rating FBS 4.8/5
Best safety score FBS 56/100

FBS leads this comparison based on leads on rating, safety, regulation, and overall trading profile in our database.

Overview

Metric
FBS logo FBS
Fortrade logo Fortrade
Overall rating 4.8/5 3.5/5
Safety score 56/100 52/100
Risk status Medium Risk High Risk
Trust score — —
User reviews — —
Founded — —
Headquarters Belize United Kingdom
Top feature High leverage up to 1:3000 and ultra-low spreads from 0.0 pips. Multi-regulator oversight for client security.

Regulation & Safety

Metric
FBS logo FBS
Fortrade logo Fortrade
Regulators ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), FSC (Mauritius) FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), IIROC (Canada), FSC (Mauritius)
Regulatory tier — —
Broker type Regulated Regulated
Investor protection No No
Segregated funds Yes Yes
Negative balance protection No No

Trading Conditions

Metric
FBS logo FBS
Fortrade logo Fortrade
Minimum deposit $5 $100
Average spreads 0.5 pips for major FX pairs Average spread for EUR/USD is around 2 pips
Commission None None
Maximum leverage 1:3000 up to 1:200
Fee level Medium Medium
Withdrawal fee — —

Accounts & Markets

Metric
FBS logo FBS
Fortrade logo Fortrade
Account types Cent Account Most Trusted, Beginner Friendly, Copy Trading, Zero Commission, Crypto, Scalping EA, Fast Execution
Tradable instruments — —
Markets — —

Platforms & Tools

Metric
FBS logo FBS
Fortrade logo Fortrade
Trading platforms MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4, WebTrader
Mobile trading Yes Yes
Web trader Yes Yes
VPS hosting Yes No
Social trading Yes Yes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Metric
FBS logo FBS
Fortrade logo Fortrade
Deposit methods Bank Wire Transfer, Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, Mastercard), E-wallets (Skrill, Neteller, Perfect Money), Local Payment Systems (region-specific), Cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Ethereum - availability varies). Funds can be added using credit or debit cards (Visa, MasterCard), bank wire transfers, or e-wallets such as Skrill and Neteller. Deposits are usually processed instantly for cards and e-wallets, with the only minimum being the $100 required to open an account.
Withdrawal methods Same as deposit methods: Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Cards, E-wallets, Local Payment Systems, Cryptocurrencies (where applicable). Withdrawals follow the same options, but cards are limited to the original deposit amount. Excess funds go via wire transfer or e-wallets. Processing takes 1-5 business days, and there are no fees from the broker.
Payment methods MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), FBS Trader (proprietary mobile app). Overlaps with deposits and withdrawals: cards, bank wires, and e-wallets. Cryptocurrency payments are not supported.

Support & Service

Metric
FBS logo FBS
Fortrade logo Fortrade
Support channels 24/7 support via live chat, email (support@fbs.com), phone, and social media. Customer Support: Fortrade provides support 24 hours a day, 5 days a week through live chat (instant), email, and phone with multiple international lines.
Languages Available in 150+ languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Chinese, Russian, and more. The platform and support are available in over 15 languages, including English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Arabic, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Croatian, Bosnian, Hungarian, and Macedonian.
Account managers Yes No

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