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Charter Prime

7.3/10

Credit Financier Invest

8/10
7/10RegulationWinner9/10
6/10FeesWinner8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner7.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Charter Prime was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Australia, while Credit Financier Invest was established in 2015 and is based in Cyprus. Charter Prime holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Credit Financier Invest is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Charter Prime serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Credit Financier Invest has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Charter Prime and $0 at Credit Financier Invest.

Credit Financier Invest wins this category
FeatureCharter PrimeCredit Financier Invest
Min. Deposit$200$0
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Capital Market Authority (CMA), Financial Services Commission (FSC Vanuatu), Financial Services Authority (FSA Seychelles), Financial Services Commission (FSC Mauritius) and Jordan Securities Commission (JSC)
Founded20122015
CountryAustraliaCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Charter Prime and Credit Financier Invest, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Credit Financier Invest has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $200 at Charter Prime). Credit Financier Invest charges withdrawal fees while Charter Prime does not, giving Charter Prime an edge for frequent withdrawers. Credit Financier Invest applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Charter Prime does not. Charter Prime charges deposit fees; Credit Financier Invest does not. Overall, Credit Financier Invest scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Credit Financier Invest wins this category
FeatureCharter PrimeCredit Financier Invest
Min. Deposit$200$0
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Charter Prime offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Credit Financier Invest supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureCharter PrimeCredit Financier Invest
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4MT4, MT5, Ctrader, Android, iPhone, And Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Charter Prime and Credit Financier Invest 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. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureCharter PrimeCredit Financier Invest
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Charter Prime accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Credit Financier Invest supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). Credit Financier Invest uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. Credit Financier Invest scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

Credit Financier Invest wins this category
FeatureCharter PrimeCredit Financier Invest
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Charter Prime and Credit Financier Invest offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureCharter PrimeCredit Financier Invest
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese