DEGIRO
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Choosing between DEGIRO and Pacific Union depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. DEGIRO is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, while Pacific Union operates from Mahé, Seychelles. DEGIRO has the longer track record, established in 2013, 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.
DEGIRO
Pacific Union
DEGIRO is the better choice overall, scoring 3.3/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, DEGIRO offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
DEGIRO
3.3 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Pacific Union
1 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
DEGIRO
$0 vs $20
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WinnerPacific Union
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Lower feesPacific Union
DEGIRO holds licences from FCA. Pacific Union is regulated by FSCA, FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Indices, Commodities markets. DEGIRO additionally covers Stocks. Pacific Union adds Forex, Cfd, Crypto.
DEGIRO supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Pacific Union offers MT4, MT5.
DEGIRO requires no minimum deposit, while Pacific Union sets a minimum deposit of $20. This makes DEGIRO accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores DEGIRO at 3.27/5 and Pacific Union at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. DEGIRO leads overall with a clear advantage.
DEGIRO scores higher overall on our independent rating system. DEGIRO holds a 3.3/5 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.
DEGIRO offers spreads from 0 pips, while Pacific Union starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
DEGIRO requires a minimum deposit of $0. Pacific Union requires $20.
DEGIRO is regulated by FCA, while Pacific Union holds licences from FSCA, FSA.
DEGIRO 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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