Charter Prime
Exante
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Overview
Charter Prime was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Australia, while Exante was established in 2011 and is based in Malta. Charter Prime holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Exante is regulated by Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) among others. Charter Prime serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Exante has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Charter Prime and $11700 at Exante.
| Feature | Charter Prime | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $11700 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA |
| Founded | 2012 | 2011 |
| Country | Australia | Malta |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Charter Prime and Exante, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $200 at Charter Prime). Exante charges withdrawal fees while Charter Prime does not, giving Charter Prime an edge for frequent withdrawers. Charter Prime charges deposit fees; Exante does not. Overall, Charter Prime scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Charter Prime | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $11700 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Charter Prime offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Exante supports MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Charter Prime supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Charter Prime | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4 | MT4, WEB, desktop |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Charter Prime and Exante compare. Charter Prime runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. Charter Prime has a video library; Exante does not. Charter Prime publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. Charter Prime integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Charter Prime scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Charter Prime | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Exante supports 1 (bank transfer). Charter Prime uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Charter Prime scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Charter Prime | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | No |
| 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. Charter Prime offers live chat; Exante does not, making Charter Prime easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Charter Prime scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Charter Prime | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | No |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |