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Choosing between Saxo Bank and Pacific Union depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Saxo Bank is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, while Pacific Union operates from Mahé, Seychelles. Saxo Bank has the longer track record, established in 1992, 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.
Saxo Bank
Pacific Union
Saxo Bank 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
Saxo Bank
4.0 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Pacific Union
0.4 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Saxo Bank
3 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Pacific Union
$2000 vs $20
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Saxo Bank
Pacific Union
Saxo Bank holds licences from FCA, MAS, ASIC. Pacific Union is regulated by FSCA, FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities markets. Saxo Bank additionally covers Stocks. Pacific Union adds Crypto.
On spreads, Pacific Union is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.4 pips at Saxo Bank.
Saxo Bank supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Pacific Union offers MT4, MT5.
Saxo Bank requires a minimum deposit of $2,000, while Pacific Union sets a minimum deposit of $20. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Saxo Bank at 4.00/5 and Pacific Union at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Saxo Bank leads overall with a clear advantage.
Saxo Bank scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Saxo Bank 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.
Saxo Bank offers spreads from 0.4 pips, while Pacific Union starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Saxo Bank requires a minimum deposit of $2000. Pacific Union requires $20.
Saxo Bank is regulated by FCA, MAS, ASIC, while Pacific Union holds licences from FSCA, FSA.
Saxo Bank 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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