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Choosing between Coinbase and Pacific Union depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Coinbase is headquartered in San Francisco, USA, while Pacific Union operates from Mahé, Seychelles. Coinbase has the longer track record, established in 2012, 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.
Coinbase
Pacific Union
Coinbase is the better choice overall, scoring 3.4/5 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
Coinbase
3.4 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Pacific Union
0.5 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Coinbase
$0 vs $20
Coinbase
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Coinbase
Pacific Union
Coinbase holds licences from FCA, SEC. Pacific Union is regulated by FSCA, FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Crypto markets. Pacific Union adds Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities.
On spreads, Pacific Union is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at Coinbase.
Coinbase supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Pacific Union offers MT4, MT5.
Coinbase requires no minimum deposit, while Pacific Union sets a minimum deposit of $20. This makes Coinbase accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Coinbase at 3.36/5 and Pacific Union at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Coinbase leads overall with a clear advantage.
Coinbase scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Coinbase holds a 3.4/5 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.
Coinbase offers spreads from 0.5 pips, while Pacific Union starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Coinbase requires a minimum deposit of $0. Pacific Union requires $20.
Coinbase is regulated by FCA, SEC, while Pacific Union holds licences from FSCA, FSA.
Coinbase supports Proprietary Web, 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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