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Choosing between AvaTrade and Pacific Union depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. AvaTrade is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, while Pacific Union operates from Mahé, Seychelles. AvaTrade has the longer track record, established in 2006, compared to Pacific Union which was founded in 2015. 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
Pacific Union
AvaTrade is the better choice overall, scoring 4.0/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Pacific Union offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
AvaTrade
4.0 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Pacific Union
0.9 vs 0 pips
Regulation
AvaTrade
3 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
AvaTrade
$100 vs $20
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Pacific Union
AvaTrade holds licences from FCA, ASIC, MAS. Pacific Union is regulated by FSCA, FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Crypto, Indices markets. AvaTrade additionally covers Stocks. Pacific Union adds Commodities.
On spreads, Pacific Union is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.9 pips at AvaTrade.
AvaTrade supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. Pacific Union offers MT4, MT5. Both brokers are available on MT4, MT5.
AvaTrade requires a minimum deposit of $100, while Pacific Union sets a minimum deposit of $20. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores AvaTrade at 3.98/5 and Pacific Union at 3.19/5, 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 Pacific Union's 3.2/5. 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 Pacific Union starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
AvaTrade requires a minimum deposit of $100. Pacific Union requires $20.
AvaTrade is regulated by FCA, ASIC, MAS, while Pacific Union holds licences from FSCA, FSA.
AvaTrade supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. Pacific Union supports MT4, MT5.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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