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Choosing between IC Markets and Pacific Union depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. IC Markets is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, while Pacific Union operates from Mahé, Seychelles. IC Markets has the longer track record, established in 2007, 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.
IC Markets
Pacific Union
IC Markets is the better choice overall, scoring 3.9/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, IC Markets offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
IC Markets
3.9 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Pacific Union
$200 vs $20
IC Markets
Pacific Union
IC Markets
Pacific Union
Lower feesIC Markets holds licences from ASIC, CySEC. Pacific Union is regulated by FSCA, FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Crypto, Indices markets. IC Markets additionally covers Stocks. Pacific Union adds Commodities.
IC Markets supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary Mobile. Pacific Union offers MT4, MT5. Both brokers are available on MT4, MT5.
IC Markets requires a minimum deposit of $200, while Pacific Union sets a minimum deposit of $20. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores IC Markets at 3.87/5 and Pacific Union at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. IC Markets leads overall with a clear advantage.
IC Markets scores higher overall on our independent rating system. IC Markets holds a 3.9/5 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.
IC Markets offers spreads from 0 pips, while Pacific Union starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
IC Markets requires a minimum deposit of $200. Pacific Union requires $20.
IC Markets is regulated by ASIC, CySEC, while Pacific Union holds licences from FSCA, FSA.
IC Markets supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, 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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