Sarwa
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Choosing between Sarwa and FxPesa depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Sarwa is headquartered in Dubai, UAE, while FxPesa operates from Nairobi, Kenya. Sarwa has the longer track record, established in 2017, compared to FxPesa which was founded in 2019. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Sarwa
FxPesa
Sarwa is the better choice overall, scoring 3.3/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Sarwa offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Sarwa
3.3 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
Sarwa
0 vs 0.6 pips
Regulation
Sarwa
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
FxPesa
$500 vs $5
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Lower feesFxPesa
Sarwa holds licences from SEC, DFSA. FxPesa is regulated by CMA.
Both brokers offer access to Crypto markets. Sarwa additionally covers Etf, Stocks. FxPesa adds Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities.
On spreads, Sarwa is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.6 pips at FxPesa.
Sarwa supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. FxPesa offers MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Sarwa requires a minimum deposit of $500, while FxPesa sets a minimum deposit of $5. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Sarwa at 3.34/5 and FxPesa at 3.27/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Sarwa leads overall with a clear advantage.
Sarwa scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Sarwa holds a 3.3/5 rating vs FxPesa's 3.3/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Sarwa offers spreads from 0 pips, while FxPesa starts at 0.6 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Sarwa requires a minimum deposit of $500. FxPesa requires $5.
Sarwa is regulated by DFSA, SEC, while FxPesa holds licences from CMA.
Sarwa supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. FxPesa supports MT5, Proprietary Web, 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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