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Choosing between Interactive Brokers and Pacific Union depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Interactive Brokers is headquartered in Greenwich, USA, while Pacific Union operates from Mahé, Seychelles. Interactive Brokers has the longer track record, established in 1978, 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.
Interactive Brokers
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| Interactive Brokers | Pacific Union | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 4.4/5 ✓ | 3.2/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 ✓ | $20 |
| Spread from | 0.2 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:4 | 1:500 ✓ |
| Regulation | SEC, CFTC, FCA ✓ | FSCA, FSA |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile | MT4, MT5 |
Interactive Brokers is the better choice overall, scoring 4.4/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Pacific Union offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Interactive Brokers holds licences from SEC, CFTC, FCA. Pacific Union is regulated by FSCA, FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities markets. Interactive Brokers additionally covers Stocks. Pacific Union adds Crypto.
On spreads, Pacific Union is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.2 pips at Interactive Brokers.
Interactive Brokers supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Pacific Union offers MT4, MT5.
Interactive Brokers requires no minimum deposit, while Pacific Union sets a minimum deposit of $20. This makes Interactive Brokers accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Interactive Brokers at 4.43/5 and Pacific Union at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Interactive Brokers leads overall with a clear advantage.
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4.4/5
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Pacific Union
3.2/5
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Interactive Brokers scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Interactive Brokers holds a 4.4/5 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.
Interactive Brokers offers spreads from 0.2 pips, while Pacific Union starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Interactive Brokers requires a minimum deposit of $0. Pacific Union requires $20.
Interactive Brokers is regulated by SEC, CFTC, FCA, MAS, ASIC, while Pacific Union holds licences from FSCA, FSA.
Interactive Brokers 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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