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Choosing between Capital.com and Pacific Union depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Capital.com is headquartered in London, UK, while Pacific Union operates from Mahé, Seychelles. Pacific Union has the longer track record, established in 2015, compared to Capital.com which was founded in 2016. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Capital.com
Pacific Union
Capital.com 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
Capital.com
4.0 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Pacific Union
0.6 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Capital.com
3 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Tied
$20 vs $20
Capital.com
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Capital.com
Pacific Union
Capital.com holds licences from FCA, ASIC, CySEC. Pacific Union is regulated by FSCA, FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Cfd, Forex, Indices, Commodities markets. Capital.com additionally covers Stocks. Pacific Union adds Crypto.
On spreads, Pacific Union is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.6 pips at Capital.com.
Capital.com supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. Pacific Union offers MT4, MT5. Both brokers are available on MT4.
Capital.com requires a minimum deposit of $20, while Pacific Union sets a minimum deposit of $20. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Capital.com at 3.96/5 and Pacific Union at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Capital.com leads overall with a clear advantage.
Capital.com scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Capital.com 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.
Capital.com offers spreads from 0.6 pips, while Pacific Union starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Capital.com requires a minimum deposit of $20. Pacific Union requires $20.
Capital.com is regulated by FCA, CySEC, ASIC, while Pacific Union holds licences from FSCA, FSA.
Capital.com supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. 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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