AvaTrade
PUPRIME
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Overview
AvaTrade was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in The British Virgin Islands, while PUPRIME was established in 2015 and is based in Seychelles. AvaTrade holds licences including Central Bank of Ireland, 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. AvaTrade serves 200,000+ clients worldwide; PUPRIME has 200,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at AvaTrade and $50 at PUPRIME.
| Feature | AvaTrade | PUPRIME |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $50 |
| Regulation | Central Bank of Ireland, Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Financial Services Authority (FSA), Financial Stability Board (FSB), British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (BVI) | 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 | 2006 | 2015 |
| Country | The British Virgin Islands | Seychelles |
| Clients | 200,000+ | 200,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AvaTrade and PUPRIME, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AvaTrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $50 at PUPRIME). PUPRIME charges withdrawal fees while AvaTrade does not, giving AvaTrade an edge for frequent withdrawers. Overall, PUPRIME scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AvaTrade | PUPRIME |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $50 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
AvaTrade offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while PUPRIME supports MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. AvaTrade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AvaTrade | 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, Mac, Mirror Trader, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, 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 AvaTrade and PUPRIME compare. PUPRIME runs regular live webinars; AvaTrade does not. Both provide video tutorials. PUPRIME publishes daily market commentary; AvaTrade does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. PUPRIME maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. PUPRIME scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AvaTrade | PUPRIME |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. AvaTrade accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Neteller), while PUPRIME supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). AvaTrade uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. PUPRIME uniquely supports Skrill among the two brokers. AvaTrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AvaTrade | PUPRIME |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | No | 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 AvaTrade and PUPRIME offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. AvaTrade supports 6 languages and PUPRIME supports 1, giving AvaTrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | AvaTrade | PUPRIME |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Italian, German, French, Greek, and Hebrew | English |