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Merrill Edge
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Choosing between Merrill Edge and Chipper Cash depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Merrill Edge is headquartered in Charlotte, USA, while Chipper Cash operates from San Francisco, USA. Merrill Edge has the longer track record, established in 2010, compared to Chipper Cash which was founded in 2018. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Merrill Edge
Chipper Cash
Merrill Edge (3.2/5) and Chipper Cash (3.2/5) are closely matched. Merrill Edge has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
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3.2 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
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0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Chipper Cash
1 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Merrill Edge
$0 vs $1
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Merrill Edge holds licences from SEC. Chipper Cash is regulated by FCA, BoG.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks markets. Merrill Edge additionally covers Indices. Chipper Cash adds Etf, Crypto.
Merrill Edge supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Chipper Cash offers Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Mobile.
Merrill Edge requires no minimum deposit, while Chipper Cash sets a minimum deposit of $1. This makes Merrill Edge accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Merrill Edge at 3.19/5 and Chipper Cash at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Merrill Edge leads overall with a marginal advantage.
Merrill Edge (3.2/5) and Chipper Cash (3.2/5) are closely matched on our independent rating scale. The better choice depends on your priorities — fees, regulation, platforms, or available markets. See the full comparison above.
Merrill Edge offers spreads from 0 pips, while Chipper Cash starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Merrill Edge requires a minimum deposit of $0. Chipper Cash requires $1.
Merrill Edge is regulated by SEC, while Chipper Cash holds licences from FCA, BoG.
Merrill Edge supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Chipper Cash supports Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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