afx group
PUPRIME
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Overview
afx group was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Geneva, while PUPRIME was established in 2015 and is based in Seychelles. afx group holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while PUPRIME is regulated by Pacific Union (Seychelles) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority of Seychelles with License No. SD050. PU Prime (PTY) Ltd among others. afx group serves 14,000,000+ clients worldwide; PUPRIME has 200,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at afx group and $50 at PUPRIME.
| Feature | afx group | PUPRIME |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $50 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F220 | Pacific Union (Seychelles) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority of Seychelles with License No. SD050. PU Prime (PTY) Ltd, an authorised Financial Service Provider (“FSP”) registered and regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (“FSCA”) of South Africa under licence number 52218 |
| Founded | 2013 | 2015 |
| Country | Geneva | Seychelles |
| Clients | 14,000,000+ | 200,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between afx group and PUPRIME, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. afx group has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $50 at PUPRIME). PUPRIME charges withdrawal fees while afx group does not, giving afx group an edge for frequent withdrawers. Overall, PUPRIME scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | afx group | PUPRIME |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $50 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
afx group offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while PUPRIME supports MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. PUPRIME supports social and copy trading features, which afx group does not offer. afx group edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | afx group | PUPRIME |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | No |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, MT5, WebTrader, PU Prime App, PU Social |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how afx group and PUPRIME compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. PUPRIME scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | afx group | PUPRIME |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. afx group accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while PUPRIME supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). afx group uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. afx group scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | afx group | PUPRIME |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | Yes |
| Neteller | Yes | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both afx group and PUPRIME offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. afx group supports 8 languages and PUPRIME supports 1, giving afx group broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | afx group | PUPRIME |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English |