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Choosing between Plus500 and Pacific Union depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Plus500 is headquartered in Haifa, Israel, while Pacific Union operates from Mahé, Seychelles. Plus500 has the longer track record, established in 2008, 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.
Plus500
Pacific Union
Plus500 is the better choice overall, scoring 4.0/5 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
Plus500
4.0 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Pacific Union
0.6 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Plus500
4 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Plus500
$100 vs $20
Plus500
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Plus500
Pacific Union
Plus500 holds licences from FCA, ASIC, MAS. Pacific Union is regulated by FSCA, FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Cfd, Forex, Indices, Commodities markets. Plus500 additionally covers Stocks. Pacific Union adds Crypto.
On spreads, Pacific Union is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.6 pips at Plus500.
Plus500 supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Pacific Union offers MT4, MT5.
Plus500 requires a minimum deposit of $100, while Pacific Union sets a minimum deposit of $20. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Plus500 at 3.98/5 and Pacific Union at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Plus500 leads overall with a clear advantage.
Plus500 scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Plus500 holds a 4.0/5 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.
Plus500 offers spreads from 0.6 pips, while Pacific Union starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Plus500 requires a minimum deposit of $100. Pacific Union requires $20.
Plus500 is regulated by FCA, CySEC, ASIC, MAS, while Pacific Union holds licences from FSCA, FSA.
Plus500 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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