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AvaTrade
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Choosing between AvaTrade and mBank depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. AvaTrade is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, while mBank operates from Warsaw, Poland. mBank has the longer track record, established in 2000, compared to AvaTrade which was founded in 2006. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
AvaTrade
mBank
AvaTrade is the better choice overall, scoring 4.0/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, mBank offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
AvaTrade
4.0 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
mBank
0.9 vs 0 pips
Regulation
AvaTrade
3 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
mBank
$100 vs $0
AvaTrade
WinnermBank
AvaTrade
mBank
AvaTrade holds licences from FCA, ASIC, MAS. mBank is regulated by KNF.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Stocks, Indices markets. AvaTrade additionally covers Crypto. mBank adds Etf.
On spreads, mBank is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.9 pips at AvaTrade.
AvaTrade supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. mBank offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, mBank Trader. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Mobile.
AvaTrade requires a minimum deposit of $100, while mBank sets no minimum deposit. This makes mBank accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores AvaTrade at 3.98/5 and mBank at 3.27/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. AvaTrade leads overall with a clear advantage.
AvaTrade scores higher overall on our independent rating system. AvaTrade holds a 4.0/5 rating vs mBank's 3.3/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
AvaTrade offers spreads from 0.9 pips, while mBank starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
AvaTrade requires a minimum deposit of $100. mBank requires $0.
AvaTrade is regulated by FCA, ASIC, MAS, while mBank holds licences from KNF.
AvaTrade supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. mBank supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, mBank Trader.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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