Sarwa
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Choosing between Sarwa and Pacific Union depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Sarwa is headquartered in Dubai, UAE, while Pacific Union operates from Mahé, Seychelles. Pacific Union has the longer track record, established in 2015, compared to Sarwa which was founded in 2017. 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
Pacific Union
Sarwa is the better choice overall, scoring 3.3/5 vs 3.2/5 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 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Pacific Union
$500 vs $20
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WinnerPacific Union
Sarwa
Lower feesPacific Union
Sarwa holds licences from SEC, DFSA. Pacific Union is regulated by FSCA, FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Crypto markets. Sarwa additionally covers Etf, Stocks. Pacific Union adds Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities.
Sarwa supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Pacific Union offers MT4, MT5.
Sarwa requires a minimum deposit of $500, while Pacific Union sets a minimum deposit of $20. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Sarwa at 3.34/5 and Pacific Union at 3.19/5, 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 Pacific Union's 3.2/5. 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 Pacific Union starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Sarwa requires a minimum deposit of $500. Pacific Union requires $20.
Sarwa is regulated by DFSA, SEC, while Pacific Union holds licences from FSCA, FSA.
Sarwa 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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