Charter Prime
Ezinvest
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Overview
Charter Prime was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Australia, while Ezinvest was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. Charter Prime holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Ezinvest is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Charter Prime serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Ezinvest has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Charter Prime and $500 at Ezinvest.
| Feature | Charter Prime | Ezinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $500 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Founded | 2012 | 2008 |
| Country | Australia | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Charter Prime and Ezinvest, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Charter Prime has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $200 (vs $500 at Ezinvest). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Ezinvest applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Charter Prime does not. Charter Prime charges deposit fees; Ezinvest does not. Overall, Charter Prime scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Charter Prime | Ezinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Charter Prime offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Ezinvest 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 | Ezinvest |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Mac, Android, iPhone/iPad |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Charter Prime and Ezinvest 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.
| Feature | Charter Prime | Ezinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
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 Ezinvest supports 3 (credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). Charter Prime uniquely supports bank transfer among the two brokers. Ezinvest uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. Ezinvest scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Charter Prime | Ezinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | No |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
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 Ezinvest offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Charter Prime supports 2 languages and Ezinvest supports 15, giving Ezinvest broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Charter Prime | Ezinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian, Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, Russian |