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Charter Prime

7.3/10
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orbex

7.3/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
6/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Charter Prime was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Australia, while orbex was established in 2012 and is based in Cyprus. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Charter Prime serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; orbex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Charter Prime and $250 at orbex.

Tied
FeatureCharter Primeorbex
Min. Deposit$200$250
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F291
Founded20122012
CountryAustraliaCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Charter Prime and orbex, 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 orbex). orbex charges withdrawal fees while Charter Prime does not, giving Charter Prime an edge for frequent withdrawers. Charter Prime charges deposit fees; orbex does not. Overall, Charter Prime scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Charter Prime wins this category
FeatureCharter Primeorbex
Min. Deposit$200$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

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

Charter Prime wins this category
FeatureCharter Primeorbex
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, 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 orbex compare. Charter Prime runs regular live webinars; orbex does not. Both provide video tutorials. Charter Prime publishes daily market commentary; orbex 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 Primeorbex
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 orbex supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). orbex uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. orbex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

orbex wins this category
FeatureCharter Primeorbex
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

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 orbex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Charter Prime supports 2 languages and orbex supports 8, giving orbex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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FeatureCharter Primeorbex
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic