Steady execution and clean MT4 setup, but withdrawals aren’t always fast

Name: Steady execution and clean MT4 setup, but withdrawals aren’t always fast
Item: Orbex
Rating: 4
Author: Omar Malik

I’m Omar from Ajman (UAE) and I’ve been trading mostly majors and gold. My overall experience with Orbex has been positive: the MT4 setup was straightforward, spreads on the pairs I trade are generally reasonable, and I haven’t had random disconnections during active sessions. Deposits via my card went through quickly and the client portal is easy to navigate. The only thing that stops me from giving 5 stars is withdrawals. Most of the time it’s fine, but I’ve had one withdrawal that took longer than I expected and I had to follow up with support to get a clear timeline. Support was polite and did respond, but I prefer more proactive updates. If you’re looking for a stable platform and don’t mind occasional extra waiting on cash-outs, it’s been workable for me.

Experience: 6 months
Country: United Arab Emirates
Account type: Standard
Deposit experience: 4/5
Withdrawal experience: 3/5
Support rating: 4/5

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