PU Prime Review

Name: PU Prime Review 2026: Fees, Spreads & Regulation
Item: PU Prime
Rating: 3.9
Author: Adrian Rochester

High leverage and copy trading · Founded 2015 · Victoria, Seychelles

Not FCA-authorised

Reviewed by Adrian Rochester · Updated 30 September 2026

3.9Overall

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PU PrimeMin deposit ~£38 · EUR/USD cost £9.81/lot

PU Prime is not authorised by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority, so we don't link to it.

PU Prime (formerly Pacific Union) targets active traders with high leverage and copy trading, though most clients are served by its lightly regulated offshore entity.

Our verdict on PU Prime

Warning for UK readers: the FCA has put 'PU prime / Pacific Union (Seychelles) Limited' on its warning list of unauthorised firms (first published May 2023, last updated April 2026). The FCA says the firm may be providing or promoting financial services without its permission, and advises consumers to avoid dealing with it. If you deal with it, you have no access to the Financial Ombudsman Service or the FSCS.

PU Prime is regulated offshore: PU Prime Ltd holds a securities dealer licence from the Financial Services Authority of Seychelles (SD050) and an investment dealer licence from the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius. It is not authorised by the FCA.

Its accounts range from a Cent account (US$20 minimum) and a commission-free Standard account (US$50, EUR/USD from 1.3 pips) to Prime (US$1,000, raw spreads plus US$3.50 per lot per side) and ECN (US$10,000, US$1.50 per side). But because of the FCA warning, we do not recommend PU Prime to UK residents. Choose an FCA-authorised broker instead.

Ratings breakdown

Fees & costs4.0
Trust & regulation3.6
Platforms & tools4.2
Research & education3.8
Customer support4.3

How we rate brokers

Key facts

UK status: Not FCA-authorised
EUR/USD spread: 1.3 pips (from) (Standard account)
Commission: None
All-in cost: £9.81 per standard lot
Minimum deposit: ~£38
Max leverage: 1:1000 (offshore entity)
Instruments: 1,000+
Founded: 2015
Headquarters: Victoria, Seychelles

Pros

Low minimum deposit (about £38 / US$50) on Standard
Copy trading and a capable mobile app
Up to 1:1000 leverage offshore

Cons

Most international clients onboarded via Seychelles entity
FCA has issued a warning about the Seychelles entity
Prime and ECN accounts need large deposits

Regulation

ASICFSCAFSC (MU)FSA (SC)

Highlighted = tier-1 regulator. Protection depends on the entity you open an account with.

Platforms

MT4MT5PU Prime AppWebTrader

Who PU Prime is for

Good fit

Not recommended for UK residents because of the FCA warning
Outside the UK: traders comfortable with offshore regulation who want low minimum deposits

Look elsewhere if

UK residents: the FCA warns against dealing with this firm
Anyone who wants FSCS protection or access to the Financial Ombudsman Service
Beginners attracted by very high offshore leverage

PU Prime fees and spreads

PU Prime's offshore accounts (not recommended for UK residents) are priced either through the spread or with raw spreads plus commission.

Account	EUR/USD spread from	Commission per lot per side	Minimum deposit
Cent	n/a	None	US$20
Standard	1.3 pips	None	US$50
Prime	0.0 pips	US$3.50	US$1,000
ECN	0.0 pips	US$1.50	US$10,000

From PU Prime's account types and help-centre pages as indexed by search.

Other costs

Charge	PU Prime
Regulation	Offshore (Seychelles FSA, Mauritius FSC); not FCA-authorised
FCA status	On the FCA warning list of unauthorised firms
Overnight swaps	Charged or credited on positions held overnight

Account types

Cent: Trade in cent units from a US$20 deposit.
Standard: No commission, spreads from 1.3 pips, US$50 minimum.
Prime: Raw spreads plus US$3.50 per lot per side, US$1,000 minimum.
ECN: Raw spreads plus US$1.50 per lot per side, US$10,000 minimum.

Deposits and withdrawals


Minimum deposit	US$20 (Cent) to US$10,000 (ECN)
UK residents	Not recommended: FCA warning list

Is PU Prime safe?

PU Prime is not authorised by the FCA, and 'PU prime / Pacific Union (Seychelles) Limited' is on the FCA warning list of unauthorised firms.
The FCA says that if you deal with this firm you won't have access to the Financial Ombudsman Service or FSCS protection.
PU Prime Ltd is licensed by the Seychelles FSA (SD050) and the Mauritius FSC.
Offshore leverage can be far higher than the UK's 1:30 retail limit, which sharply increases risk.

Platforms and tools

MetaTrader 4 & 5: PU Prime's main trading platforms.
PU Prime app & WebTrader: Mobile app with copy trading, and a web platform.

Research and education

PU Prime publishes market news, trading guides and educational articles.

Customer support

PU Prime provides support through its online help centre.

PU Prime FAQs

Is PU Prime safe for UK traders?

The FCA has PU Prime (Pacific Union (Seychelles) Limited) on its warning list of unauthorised firms and advises consumers to avoid dealing with it. UK residents would have no FSCS or Financial Ombudsman protection.

Is PU Prime regulated?

Only offshore: PU Prime Ltd is licensed by the Financial Services Authority of Seychelles and the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius. It is not authorised by the FCA.

What is PU Prime's minimum deposit?

From US$20 on the Cent account and US$50 on the Standard account, up to US$10,000 on the ECN account.

What are FCA-regulated alternatives to PU Prime?

For low minimum deposits with FCA protection, consider Pepperstone, Vantage or Axi.

Where these figures come from

Checked on 30 September 2026 against PU Prime's own website. Figures marked ~ are converted from US$ at £1 = $1.3247 (ECB reference rate, 29 September 2026). Spreads, fees and deposits change often, so confirm them with PU Prime before opening an account.

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