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Choosing between OANDA and Pacific Union depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. OANDA is headquartered in New York, USA, while Pacific Union operates from Mahé, Seychelles. OANDA has the longer track record, established in 1996, 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.
OANDA
Pacific Union
OANDA is the better choice overall, scoring 4.1/5 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
OANDA
4.1 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Pacific Union
0.6 vs 0 pips
Regulation
OANDA
4 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
OANDA
$0 vs $20
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OANDA
Pacific Union
OANDA holds licences from FCA, CFTC, ASIC. Pacific Union is regulated by FSCA, FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities markets. Pacific Union adds Crypto.
On spreads, Pacific Union is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.6 pips at OANDA.
OANDA supports MT4, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Pacific Union offers MT4, MT5. Both brokers are available on MT4.
OANDA requires no minimum deposit, while Pacific Union sets a minimum deposit of $20. This makes OANDA accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores OANDA at 4.09/5 and Pacific Union at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. OANDA leads overall with a clear advantage.
OANDA scores higher overall on our independent rating system. OANDA holds a 4.1/5 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.
OANDA offers spreads from 0.6 pips, while Pacific Union starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
OANDA requires a minimum deposit of $0. Pacific Union requires $20.
OANDA is regulated by FCA, CFTC, ASIC, MAS, while Pacific Union holds licences from FSCA, FSA.
OANDA supports MT4, 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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