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Choosing between ThinkMarkets and Pacific Union depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. ThinkMarkets is headquartered in London, UK, while Pacific Union operates from Mahé, Seychelles. ThinkMarkets has the longer track record, established in 2010, 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.
ThinkMarkets
Pacific Union
ThinkMarkets is the better choice overall, scoring 3.9/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, ThinkMarkets offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
ThinkMarkets
3.9 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
ThinkMarkets
$0 vs $20
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ThinkMarkets
Pacific Union
Lower feesThinkMarkets holds licences from FCA, ASIC. Pacific Union is regulated by FSCA, FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities markets. ThinkMarkets additionally covers Stocks. Pacific Union adds Crypto.
ThinkMarkets supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Pacific Union offers MT4, MT5. Both brokers are available on MT4, MT5.
ThinkMarkets requires no minimum deposit, while Pacific Union sets a minimum deposit of $20. This makes ThinkMarkets accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores ThinkMarkets at 3.92/5 and Pacific Union at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. ThinkMarkets leads overall with a clear advantage.
ThinkMarkets scores higher overall on our independent rating system. ThinkMarkets holds a 3.9/5 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.
ThinkMarkets offers spreads from 0 pips, while Pacific Union starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
ThinkMarkets requires a minimum deposit of $0. Pacific Union requires $20.
ThinkMarkets is regulated by FCA, ASIC, while Pacific Union holds licences from FSCA, FSA.
ThinkMarkets supports MT4, MT5, 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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