Charter Prime
Eightcap
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Overview
Charter Prime was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Australia, while Eightcap was established in 2009 and is based in Australia. Charter Prime holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Eightcap is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. Charter Prime serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Eightcap has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Charter Prime and $100 at Eightcap.
| Feature | Charter Prime | Eightcap |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2012 | 2009 |
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Charter Prime and Eightcap, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Eightcap has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $200 at Charter Prime). Eightcap charges withdrawal fees while Charter Prime does not, giving Charter Prime an edge for frequent withdrawers. Eightcap applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Charter Prime does not. Charter Prime charges deposit fees; Eightcap does not. Overall, Charter Prime scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Charter Prime | Eightcap |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Charter Prime offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Eightcap 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.
| Feature | Charter Prime | Eightcap |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4 | MT4, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Charter Prime and Eightcap compare. Charter Prime runs regular live webinars; Eightcap does not. Charter Prime has a video library; Eightcap does not. Charter Prime publishes daily market commentary; Eightcap does not. Charter Prime integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Eightcap does not. Charter Prime maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Charter Prime scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Charter Prime | Eightcap |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
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 Eightcap supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Charter Prime | Eightcap |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
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 Eightcap 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.
| Feature | Charter Prime | Eightcap |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |