FOREX.com vs Global Prime

Start with the question that determines everything else: which regulated entity of each broker would hold your account? The answer depends on where you live, and it dictates your leverage caps, dispute resolution options and whether any investor compensation applies. Find the entity name and licence details in each broker's legal documents, then confirm the licence on the regulator's own public register. If your country is not accepted by an entity you were counting on, the rest of the comparison changes.

Key checks: Confirm the exact onboarding entity for your country at both Forex Com and Global Prime.; Verify each licence number directly on the regulator's register.; Check client money handling, segregation and any compensation arrangements for your entity.; Note regional product restrictions and leverage limits before comparing anything else..

A meaningful cost comparison covers four categories: spreads, commissions, overnight financing and non-trading fees. Each broker may run several account types with different pricing, so compare equivalent accounts on the instruments you actually intend to trade. Small differences per trade compound with volume, while non-trading fees such as inactivity or withdrawal charges matter more for occasional traders. Take today's figures from each broker's published schedules and write them into a simple side-by-side table.

Key checks: Match account types before comparing spread and commission figures.; Include swap rates in your calculation if you hold positions overnight.; List inactivity, deposit, withdrawal and currency conversion fees for both brokers.; Record minimum deposit requirements and supported base currencies for your region..

Confirm which trading platforms each broker offers to your entity and whether they support your order types, charting needs and any automation you rely on. Demo accounts are the low-cost way to test execution feel and platform stability. Beyond the platform, check the practical details: how deposits and withdrawals work, what documents are required, and how responsive support is to a real question. Finish by reading both full reviews and running the pair through the compare broker tool.

Key checks: Open demo accounts with both brokers and simulate your usual trades.; Verify platform and instrument availability for your specific entity, not the global brand.; Read each broker's withdrawal procedure and expected processing times in full.; Use the Forex Com review, Global Prime review and the compare broker tool to organise your findings..