Mostly smooth experience, app could be faster

Name: Mostly smooth experience, app could be faster
Item: Freedom Finance
Rating: 4
Author: Youssef Hassan

I’m Youssef from Abu Dhabi and I’ve been using this broker as a side account for forex and a bit of index trading. Account opening was straightforward and the verification steps were clear. Spreads on majors were acceptable during normal hours, but I noticed they widen more than I expected around bigger news releases, so I avoid market orders then. Deposits worked fine for me and reflected quickly. Withdrawals arrived, but not always as fast as the timeline I assumed—nothing alarming, just a little slower on one request. Support was polite and answered my questions about leverage and trading hours, but the replies sometimes felt template-based. Overall I’m satisfied and would keep it as a secondary option, especially if they improve platform speed and provide more detailed support responses.

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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Fatima HassanUnverified

6 months

Mostly smooth experience, but the platform could be quicker

I’m Fatima from Ajman (UAE) and I’ve been using Freedom Finance for about six months for mostly FX majors and a bit of gold. Account opening was straightforward and my first deposit went through without any confusion. The execution has been consistent for my style (short intraday trades), and I like that the pricing is generally predictable during normal market hours. Where it loses a point for me is the platform responsiveness during busy sessions—sometimes the charts feel a bit heavy and it takes an extra moment to load my watchlists. Support has been polite and professional. They didn’t always solve things instantly, but they did follow up and explain what to check on my side (connection, cache, etc.). Withdrawals worked, though not as fast as I expected compared to the deposit speed. Overall I’m satisfied and I’d keep using it, but I hope they improve performance and speed up payouts a little.

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Mariam KhanUnverified

6 months

Solid platform and reporting, but onboarding felt slow

I’m Mariam from Abu Dhabi and I opened my Freedom Finance account mainly to diversify beyond FX and keep my investing and trading in one place. The platform feels stable and the statements/tax-style reports are actually easy to understand, which I appreciate. The downside for me was the onboarding and verification stage. It wasn’t terrible, but it took longer than I expected with a couple of back-and-forth messages to clarify documents. Once the account was active, funding worked smoothly and execution for the products I used was consistent. Overall, I’m happy enough to keep using it, but I’d love to see faster initial setup and a clearer checklist during KYC so you don’t feel like you’re guessing what comes next.

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Mariam QureshiUnverified

6 months

Smooth onboarding and stable platform, fees need clearer labeling

I’m Mariam from Abu Dhabi and I’ve been using Freedom Finance for about 6 months as a retail trader. Account opening was straightforward and the verification steps were clear, with no back-and-forth. The platform has been stable for my day-to-day monitoring and order placement, and I haven’t experienced random disconnects during active market hours. Deposits have consistently landed without drama, and the balance updates quickly. My main friction has been around fee visibility: some small charges feel like they appear only at the final confirmation stage, so I’d like a more upfront breakdown before I submit an order. Support has been polite and generally helpful, but responses can be slower during peak times. Overall I’m satisfied and I’ll keep the account, but I’d rate it higher if the cost/fee details were more transparent in the trade ticket and statements.

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Neha IyerUnverified

6 months

Steady execution, but the app could be smoother

I’m Neha Iyer from Kolkata and I’ve been using Freedom Finance for about 6 months for mostly swing trades on major FX pairs and a bit of indices. Order execution has been consistent for me and the spreads feel reasonable during normal market hours. I also like that the platform layout is clean once you get used to it. My main issue is the mobile experience: charts sometimes lag when I switch timeframes quickly, and the app occasionally logs me out, which is annoying when I’m managing stops. Deposits have been straightforward, but withdrawals took a little longer than I expected on my last request (still arrived, just not as fast as the deposit). Support was polite and gave clear steps, but I had to follow up once to get an update. Overall it’s been a solid broker for my style, with a few usability things they should polish.

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Mostly smooth experience, app could be faster