Charter Prime
Markets.com
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Overview
Charter Prime was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Australia, while Markets.com was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. Charter Prime holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Markets.com is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Charter Prime serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Markets.com has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Charter Prime and $250 at Markets.com.
| Feature | Charter Prime | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2012 | 2008 |
| Country | Australia | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Charter Prime and Markets.com, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Charter Prime has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $200 (vs $250 at Markets.com). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Charter Prime charges deposit fees; Markets.com does not. Overall, Charter Prime scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Charter Prime | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Charter Prime offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Markets.com 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 | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| 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, MT5, Web Trader, 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 Markets.com compare. Charter Prime runs regular live webinars; Markets.com does not. Both provide video tutorials. Charter Prime publishes daily market commentary; Markets.com does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Charter Prime maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Charter Prime scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Charter Prime | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| 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 Markets.com supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal). Markets.com uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. Markets.com scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Charter Prime | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| 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 Markets.com offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Charter Prime supports 2 languages and Markets.com supports 14, giving Markets.com broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Charter Prime | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish |