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My withdrawal request from Compare Fixed Bonds (comparefixedbonds.com) has been pending for over two weeks now. Every time I contact support, I get the same copy-paste response about processing times. This is unacceptable for a financial platform in this day and age.
Pros: Demo account available|Social trading features
Cons: Slow to add new assets|Website design could be more modern
I referred a friend to Compare Fixed Bonds (comparefixedbonds.com) after attending a webinar they hosted. We both deposited. The referral bonus never arrived. Support said we did not meet the terms. When we asked which terms they pointed to a clause that was added after we signed up. Shady.
Pros: Dedicated account manager|Regular platform improvements
Cons: None so far
Compare Fixed Bonds (comparefixedbonds.com) has no proper customer support. The live chat is a bot. The phone number goes to a call center that cannot access your account. Email takes two weeks. When I had a real problem they were nowhere to be found.
Pros: Competitive fees|Personal attention|Dividend tracking|Low minimum deposit
Cons: Slow to add new assets
The so-called education at Compare Fixed Bonds (comparefixedbonds.com) is just marketing. Every webinar ends with a push to deposit more. The market analysis is generic and often wrong. If you want real education go elsewhere. I wasted since early this year thinking they would help me learn.
Pros: Regular platform improvements|Tax reports included|High security standards|Economic calendar
Cons: No integrated tax optimization
I requested my data from Compare Fixed Bonds (comparefixedbonds.com) under GDPR. They sent a partial export that was missing months of transactions. When I asked for the rest they said it was a technical issue. Still waiting. They do not take data rights seriously.
Pros: Personal attention|Dedicated account manager
Cons: Limited ETF selection|Inactivity fee applies after 12 months
I had a dispute with Compare Fixed Bonds (comparefixedbonds.com) and went to their complaints process. They have an internal team that just defends the company. Then they said I could go to an ombudsman - but the ombudsman they use is industry-funded and rarely rules for the client. The system is rigged.
Pros: Smooth onboarding|Copy trading available|Fast execution
Cons: Search feature is basic
I signed up with Compare Fixed Bonds (comparefixedbonds.com) after comparing multiple platforms and the first red flag was the aggressive account manager who would not stop calling. After depositing, the promised support vanished. Withdrawals are delayed with endless excuses. I have reported them to the regulator.
Pros: Educational resources|Fast support response|Easy to use platform|Personal attention
Cons: Could offer more webinars
After for about five months with Compare Fixed Bonds (comparefixedbonds.com) I requested to close my account and withdraw. They said I had to complete a 30-day cooling-off period. Then they said there was a minimum holding period for my last deposit. They make it as hard as possible to leave.
Pros: Good analytical tools|Low minimum deposit
Cons: Charting tools need more indicators
My card was charged twice by Compare Fixed Bonds (comparefixedbonds.com) on the same day. I had to dispute it with my bank. Compare Fixed Bonds (comparefixedbonds.com) then froze my account and said I had a negative balance because of the chargeback. They created the problem and then punished me for it.
Pros: Multi-device support|Stable platform
Cons: Spreads widen during volatile periods|Email notifications too frequent
Compare Fixed Bonds (comparefixedbonds.com) offers copy trading. I copied a top trader. The copy trades often executed at worse prices than the original. When I asked why they said it was due to latency and liquidity. So the feature is broken or they are skimming. Either way I stopped using it.
Pros: Multi-device support|Detailed reporting|Multi-currency support
Cons: No dark mode on mobile