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In my experience as a long-time forex trader, the ability to use Expert Advisors (EAs) for automated trading is an essential consideration. Based on my review of Travelex, their current platform offerings do not appear to support EAs or automated trading as commonly understood in the forex industry. Travelex primarily provides financial services related to currency exchange, travel cards, and travel insurance, and its trading platforms consist of the Travelex Money APP and the Travelex web interface. These are geared toward currency services rather than advanced trading features. Traditional EA functionality is typically available on platforms like MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5, which are purpose-built for algorithmic and automated trading. Travelex does not advertise support for MT4, MT5, or any similar trading software that would allow users to deploy EAs. This makes sense, considering the company's primary clientele seeks straightforward currency solutions for travel and payments rather than speculative trading or algorithmic strategies. While Travelex is regulated by ASIC and has operated in Australia for over 20 years, it is important for anyone considering automated trading to recognize the broker’s platform limitations. For my style of trading, which often relies on automated tools, this would not be suitable. For anyone requiring EA support, I would suggest looking at brokers who clearly offer MetaTrader or similar environments. As always, aligning your choice of broker with your trading objectives and tools is a crucial aspect of responsible trading.