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Charter Prime

7.3/10

OptionWeb

6.4/10
7/10RegulationTied7/10
6/10FeesWinner8/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Charter Prime was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Australia, while OptionWeb was established in 2012 and is based in Cyprus. Charter Prime holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while OptionWeb is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Charter Prime serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; OptionWeb has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $200.

Charter Prime wins this category
FeatureCharter PrimeOptionWeb
Min. Deposit$200$200
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
Founded20122012
CountryAustraliaCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Charter Prime and OptionWeb, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $200. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Charter Prime charges deposit fees; OptionWeb does not. Overall, OptionWeb scores higher on fees in our assessment.

OptionWeb wins this category
FeatureCharter PrimeOptionWeb
Min. Deposit$200$200
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Charter Prime offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while OptionWeb supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Charter Prime supports social and copy trading features, which OptionWeb does not offer. Charter Prime edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Charter Prime wins this category
FeatureCharter PrimeOptionWeb
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4Binary, 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 OptionWeb compare. Charter Prime runs regular live webinars; OptionWeb does not. Both provide video tutorials. Charter Prime publishes daily market commentary; OptionWeb 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.

Charter Prime wins this category
FeatureCharter PrimeOptionWeb
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
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 OptionWeb supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureCharter PrimeOptionWeb
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

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 OptionWeb 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 PrimeOptionWeb
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese