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PU Prime vs Plus500

PU Prime or Plus500 – which is better for UK traders 2025? Compare PU Prime and Plus500 in this detailed breakdown of their platforms, features and fees.

PU Prime vs Plus500 Comparison Table 2025
PU Prime	Plus500

4.2	4.1
PU Prime is ranked #52 among CFD brokers.	Plus500 is ranked #17 among CFD brokers.
Review	Review
Pacific Union Prime, regulated by the FSCA and offshore authorities, is a multi-asset broker providing competitive fees and direct market access. It offers trading in forex, commodities, stocks, bonds, and indices. Traders can utilise the widely-used MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, as well as a bespoke mobile app. Fees differ by account type: the Standard account has no commission, with spreads starting from 1.9 pips, while the Prime account charges $7 commission per lot with spreads from 0.4 pips.	Founded in 2008 and based in Israel, Plus500 is a leading brokerage with over 25 million registered traders across more than 50 countries. It focuses on CFD trading, offering a user-friendly proprietary platform and mobile app. The company provides competitive spreads and does not impose commissions or charges for deposits or withdrawals. Plus500 stands out as a highly trusted broker, licensed by respected authorities such as the FCA, ASIC, and CySEC.
	82% of retail CFD accounts lose money.
Pros
Industry-acclaimed MT4 and MT5 platforms, along with their mobile applications. A strong selection of nearly 1,000 instruments spans six asset classes. The Prime account offers competitive fees, featuring spreads as low as 0.4 and a £7 commission. Safeguards clients by keeping their funds separate and ensuring they cannot go into debt. PU Social app with features for trading emulation. Practice account with simulated capital. Swap-free Islamic account Multilingual customer service	Plus500 offers a dedicated WebTrader platform tailored specifically for CFD trading. It features a user-friendly and streamlined interface. In 2025, Plus500 expanded its range of share CFDs to include emerging sectors such as quantum computing and AI. This update opened up trading opportunities in stocks like IonQ, Rigetti, Duolingo, and Carvana. The broker provides commission-free trading across a variety of markets, reducing extra charges and attracting experienced traders. Plus500 has expanded its range of short-term trading instruments by adding VIX options, which feature increased volatility. Additionally, it has extended trading hours for seven stock CFDs. Leverage can be used in trading both long and short positions, providing enhanced strategic opportunities. The customer support team consistently delivers reliable support around the clock through email, live chat, and WhatsApp.
Cons
No primary regulatory supervision. For withdrawals below $100, there's a relatively steep minimum charge of $40 including a handling fee. Standard account spreads are average.	Plus500's omission of MetaTrader and cTrader charting tools may deter seasoned traders seeking familiar platforms. Educational resources are not as extensive as leading brokers such as eToro, which affects beginners' ability to learn quickly. The lack of social trading features prevents users from copying trades made by seasoned traders. Compared to competitors like IG, Plus500 offers limited research and analysis tools. Algorithmic trading and scalping are not available, potentially deterring certain traders.
Awards
	Best Overall Broker 2021 - DayTrading.com Best Overall Broker 2020 - DayTrading.com Best Overall Broker 2019 - DayTrading.com
FCA Regulated
No List of FCA Regulated Brokers	Yes
Instruments
Forex, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, Stocks, Indices	CFDs on Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, ETFs, Futures, Options
Bonus
100% cashback up to $10,000
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$50	$100
Payment Methods
AstroPay Credit Cards Debit Card FasaPay Mastercard Visa Wire Transfer	Apple Pay Credit Cards Debit Card Mastercard PayPal Skrill Trustly Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	Variable
Regulator
ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission), FSA (Financial Services Authority of Seychelles), FSCA (Financial Sector Conduct Authority), SVGFSA (Financial Services Authority St Vincent & The Grenadines)	FCA, ASIC, CySEC, DFSA, MAS, FSA, FSCA, FMA, EFSA
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	iOS, Android & Windows
Trading App
	Plus500 have tailored their mobile apps to align with the WebTrader online platform. The app is secure, dependable, and ranks highly. Stop loss, limits, free alerts, and a comprehensive range of markets and instruments are provided. Access the download page here.
iOS App Rating
4.7	4.1
Android App Rating
3.5	4.3
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
MetaTrader 4
Yes	No
MetaTrader 5
Yes	No
cTrader
No	No
AlgoTrader
No	No
OmniTrader
No	No
TradingView
No	No
Autochartist
No	No
eSignal
No	No
Trading Central
No	No
STP Account
Yes	No
ECN Account
Yes	No
DMA Account
No	No
MAM Account
No	No
PAMM Account
No	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
No	Yes
Market Maker
No	Yes
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
No	No
Auto Trading
	No
Copy Trading
Yes	No
Copy Trading Platform
PU Social allows clients to replicate the strategies and positions of professional traders. The app, accessible on both iOS and Android platforms, features a social trading network with thousands of traders.
Social Trading
Yes	No
Trade Signals
None
VPS Hosting
No	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	Yes
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	Yes
Inactivity Fee
	$10
Islamic Account
Yes	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP CAD AUD NZD JPY HKD SGD	USD EUR GBP AUD ZAR CZK
Commodities
Oil Gold Copper Silver Corn Cocoa Coffee Cotton Natural Gas Orange Juice Soybeans Sugar Wheat	Copper Cotton Coffee Livestock Sugar Gasoline Cocoa Platinum Soybeans Oil Gold Silver Corn Aluminium Palladium Wheat Cattle Lean Hogs
CFD
PU Prime provides CFD trading across a wide range of shares, indices, commodities, bonds, and cryptocurrencies. Leverage options differ depending on the asset, while spreads can range from nearly zero to several hundred pips, varying by instrument and account type. Trading for stocks, indices, commodities, and bonds takes place on the renowned MT4 platform.	Plus500 offers commission-free CFDs across various markets, including currencies, stocks, indices, and commodities. Traders can take long or short positions on popular assets, enjoying flexible leverage with no hidden charges.
Leverage
1:500	1:30
FTSE Spread
Not Available	Dynamic
GBPUSD Spread<
From 0.5 pips	Dynamic
Oil Spread
From 1.6 pips	Dynamic
Stocks Spread
Variable	Dynamic
Forex
PU Prime offers trading on over 40 forex pairs using the MT4 and MT5 platforms, with flexible leverage reaching up to 1:500. Prime accounts feature spreads starting close to zero, accompanied by a $7 commission per lot. Alternatively, traders can opt for a Standard account, which has no commission but offers wider spreads.	Plus500 offers CFD trading in forex, with tight spreads across over 60 currency pairs. Testing showed spreads as low as 0.6 pips on the EUR/USD, lower than many competitors.
Assets
800+	60+
GBPUSD Spread
From 0.5 pips	Dynamic
EURUSD Spread
From 0.2 pips	Dynamic
EURGBP Spread
From 0.4 pips	Dynamic
Cryptocurrency
Pacific Union provides leveraged trading on cryptocurrencies against the US Dollar with competitive, real-time spreads. Traders have the advantage of utilising advanced software to examine crypto markets.
Spread
From 0.7 pips	Variable
Coins
BTC BCH ETH LTC EOS XLM	BCH BTC ETH LTC XRP IOTA NEO EOS XMR
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

PU Prime	Plus500
Review	Review
	82% of retail CFD accounts lose money.
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