Rakuten Securities
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Choosing between Rakuten Securities and Chipper Cash depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Rakuten Securities is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, while Chipper Cash operates from San Francisco, USA. Rakuten Securities has the longer track record, established in 1999, 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.
Rakuten Securities
Chipper Cash
Rakuten Securities is the better choice overall, scoring 3.4/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Rakuten Securities offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Rakuten Securities
3.4 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Chipper Cash
1 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Rakuten Securities
$0 vs $1
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Rakuten Securities holds licences from FSA. Chipper Cash is regulated by FCA, BoG.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Etf, Crypto markets. Rakuten Securities additionally covers Forex, Indices.
Rakuten Securities supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MarketSpeed II. Chipper Cash offers Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Mobile.
Rakuten Securities requires no minimum deposit, while Chipper Cash sets a minimum deposit of $1. This makes Rakuten Securities accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Rakuten Securities at 3.42/5 and Chipper Cash at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Rakuten Securities leads overall with a clear advantage.
Rakuten Securities
Rakuten Securities scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Rakuten Securities holds a 3.4/5 rating vs Chipper Cash's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Rakuten Securities offers spreads from 0 pips, while Chipper Cash starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Rakuten Securities requires a minimum deposit of $0. Chipper Cash requires $1.
Rakuten Securities is regulated by FSA, while Chipper Cash holds licences from FCA, BoG.
Rakuten Securities supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MarketSpeed II. 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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