PU Prime Review 2026

How safe is PU Prime?

When assessing any broker, safety is paramount. I determine a broker’s safety profile based on its regulatory compliance framework, its policies on client fund handling, and its operational reputation as reported by the wider trading community.

1. Regulation

PU Prime operates is regulated by one tier-1 regulators, one tier-2 regulators and three tier-3 regulators.

Regardless which entity of PU Prime you trade with client funds are strictly segregated and stored with AA rated banks. That meets the standard for client asset protection: the broker’s operational capital is kept legally separate from your funds.

Australian traders will obviously be signed with their Australia arm which is regulated by ASIC and same for South African clients for their entity regulated by the FSCA. Clients from other countries are onboarded under one of two confirmed offshore entities: PU Prime Limited, regulated by the Financial Services Authority of Seychelles (FSA, licence SD050), or PU Prime Ltd, regulated by the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius (FSC, licence GB23202672). Which entity you are assigned to will depend on your country of residence.

A trader who signs up under one of PU Prime’s offshore entities (FSA Seychelles or FSC Mauritius) often receives higher leverage, up to 1:1000, but operates under substantially less consumer protection than clients under the ASIC-regulated subsidiary. Client funds are still held in segregated accounts.

2. Reputation

The table below highlights PU Prime’s regional search interest in 2026.

Show all 65 countries

Country, 55 rows.

Country	2026 Monthly Searches
United Arab Emirates	880
Malaysia	880
United States	720
Colombia	720
Pakistan	720
Indonesia	720
Philippines	480
Nigeria	480
Egypt	480
Spain	390
Switzerland	390
Sweden	390
Morocco	390
Singapore	390
Ireland	320
Austria	320
South Africa	320
Bangladesh	320
Bolivia	320
Ecuador	260
Portugal	210
Poland	210
Australia	210
Turkey	210
Japan	210
Kenya	210
Algeria	170
Cyprus	140
Brazil	140
Saudi Arabia	140
Taiwan	110
Greece	90
Hong Kong	90
Ghana	70
Uganda	70
Sri Lanka	70
Tanzania	70
Peru	50
Jordan	50
Mauritius	50
Venezuela	50
New Zealand	40
Argentina	40
Chile	40
Dominican Republic	40
Uzbekistan	30
Cambodia	30
Ethiopia	30
Guatemala	20
Costa Rica	10
Honduras	10
Panama	10
Uruguay	10
Botswana	10
Mongolia	10

3. Reviews

I have analysed the general sentiment expressed by traders on review platforms, particularly focusing on TrustPilot, to gauge user sentiment. Trustpilot is not currently displaying a score for PU Prime. As of September 2026, the profile carries a notice from Trustpilot stating the rating is unavailable.

Positive feedback frequently highlights excellent customer service and the perceived ease of starting their trading journey, sometimes mentioning highly effective account managers who provided helpful guidance.

Our score for PU Prime is set against every other broker on Broker Reviews: Forex, CFDs and Trading Platforms.

What traders say about PU Prime

What other review sites say about PU Prime

These are ratings of PU Prime from other platforms, read on the date shown and expressed on each platform's scale, so you can weigh them against our own score.

Trustpilot is withholding PU Prime's score for a guidelines breach, as Trustpilot itself states; checked Oct 1, 2026.

On Oct 1, 2026, Trustpilot showed neither a TrustScore nor a star rating for PU Prime, and the profile carried Trustpilot's own notice that the rating is unavailable because of a breach of its guidelines, and the screenshot above shows that notice as it appeared. Trustpilot withholds a company's score when it finds the company has broken its rules for collecting or handling reviews, but it does not state on the profile which rule was broken, and we make no claim of our own about what happened. The 1,857 reviews already posted stay on Trustpilot and remain readable, with only the score hidden, and Trustpilot restores the score if it lifts the notice. A withheld score is not a score of zero and not a low rating, and it means Trustpilot is not vouching for the figure at the moment, and we recheck this profile every month.

App Store and Google Play ratings for PU Prime

Our score is based on published criteria and is not influenced by these third-party ratings.

How popular is PU Prime?

PU Prime sits in the lower half for search interest, 11th of 59 on 121,450 branded searches in August 2026. Search interest measures attention, not quality; the score above is the review verdict.

11of 59Search interest rank

121,450

Brand searches, August 2026

+10.1%

vs July 2026

81,880

Login searches

2.1%

Share of all searches

Source: Google search volume, Worldwide, August 2026.

How this is measured

Google Ads reports how many times a month people searched each broker's brand terms, and the brokers are ranked on that figure alone.

A term counts for a broker only when that broker's own website holds the first organic Google result for it; bare brand words that any company could own are left out.

A month-on-month change prints only where the previous month reached 1,000 searches, because Google rounds smaller volumes.

The figures refresh on the 15th of each month with the newest month Google has published, and the first-result check repeats every quarter.

PU Prime by market, August 2026

Market	Rank	Brand searches	vs July
Worldwide	11 / 59	121,450	+10.1%
Canada	3 / 10	5,530	+9.7%

Source: branded Google search volume, August 2026, covering Worldwide, Canada.

PU Prime at a glance

PU Prime spreads and fees

What trading PU Prime costs

One standard lot of EUR/USD on PU Prime's standard account costs US$19.00 for the round turn: 1.9 pips of spread (US$19.00), with no commission.

Cost of trading EUR/USD with PU Prime, at 1 standard lot and 20 trades a month

Account	A month of trading	One round turn, 1 lot
One spread, no commission1.9 pips, published average	US$380.00	US$19.00

A pip on EUR/USD is US$10.00 per standard lot, so the cost of a round turn is the spread in pips times that, plus any commission.

In my review and testing, I found that PU Prime employs a tiered fee structure based on the account type selected. There is a clear separation of commission-free models favoured by beginners traders. If you are a more advanced trader, I suggest you try the raw spread environments preferred by high volume traders.

Here is an overview of their account types, leverage, spreads and commission:

Raw Account Spreads (Prime Account)

PU Prime’s Prime Account is designed for performance and relies on raw pricing sourced directly from liquidity providers. In my experience, the average EUR/USD spread of 0.0 pips is genuinely impressive and aligns this broker with industry leading ECN providers.

This ultra-tight spread offering is crucial for high-frequency strategies and scalping, where minimising the entry and exit cost is the core factor determining success.

Although it comes with a steep $1000 minimum deposit, the Prime Account is entirely based commission rather than embedded costs 2 within the spread.

Raw Account Commission Rate (Prime account)

PU Prime’s Prime Account charges a fixed commission of $7 per standard lot (round trip), split as $3.50 to open and $3.50 to close each standard lot (100,000 units). Because spreads on major currency pairs often start from 0.0 pips, this commission can represent your entire trading cost.

This contrasts favourably with a Standard Account which has no separate commission, but spreads are wider (usually around 1.0-1.5 pips on major pairs). Wider because the broker’s fee is simply built into the spread.

If you are an occasional or low-volume trader, the Standard Account can seem more convenient or even slightly cheaper overall. This is not because its pricing is lower per trade, but because you’re trading less frequently making any extra costs you pay for the higher spread far less noticeable.

As an active or high-volume trader, the Prime Account is generally more cost-effective. Even after accounting for the $7 round-turn commission, the tighter 0.0-0.2 pip spreads typically result in a lower total cost per trade even with the additional commission cost . In volatile or high-frequency conditions, these small cost differences can translate into significant long-term savings.

Avg. spreads are taken from each broker’s website and updated monthly. Last update on 1 Sep 2026

Raw Account Commission Rate (ECN Account)

Should you make a minimum deposit of $10,000, you will be able to use PU Prime’s ECN account. This account is the same as the Prime account meaning it has the same trading conditions like spreads but you only pay $1.00 commission each way per side. With a round-turn commission cost of $2.00 per lot, this account is excellent value and a better choice than the prime account if you have the funding.

Standard Account Fees

The Standard Account operates on a straightforward, commission-free model but has a wider spread compared to a RAW account. Spreads are wider to cover the broker’s fees but it does make calculating cost simpler as there are no commissions to account for. This simpler structure is why I think its a good starter account for new traders but eventually you will want to use a RAW account since these are usually cheaper.

The average EUR/USD spread for the Standard Account is 0.3 pips. While this is wider than the raw spread offered by the Prime account, it remains competitive for a commission-free offering in the current retail market.

Avg. spreads are taken from each broker’s website and updated monthly. Last update on 1 Sep 2026

Standard Account Fees (Cent Account)

PU Prime have a second spread-only account available which is the Cent Account. This account is the same as the Standard Account but you can only fund the account using US cents. As you are trading with cents, it means you are using micro-lots when you trade.To get started there is a minimum $50 deposit.

This account is a good choice for beginners as the smaller funds needed to meet margin requirements and trade reduces you risk. The cent a account is a good way to trade with real cash as opposed to a demo account.

Swap Free Account Fees

PU Prime demonstrates an inclusive approach by offering Islamic accounts, specifically the Islamic Prime and Islamic Prime Cent accounts. These accounts are designed to comply with Sharia law by providing a swap-free environment. No overnight financing charges apply, which is the structure required to make the account compliant with Sharia rules around riba.

Although the available information doesn’t clarify whether alternative administrative fees apply after a holding period, it’s important to understand how swap-free trading works. Brokers offering swap-free accounts usually include the cost of overnight interbank financing in slightly wider spreads.

Some may also charge a fixed administrative fee if positions are held for more than a few days. This is an important detail for observant traders to check directly before opening long-term positions.

Other Fees

I am happy that PU Prime maintains a clear fee structure with minimal hidden charges. PU Prime confirms that it does not charge an inactivity fee for dormant accounts. However, if the account remains inactive for 90 days or more, it may be archived.

Deposits and withdrawals with PU Prime

Efficient capital management is fundamental to smooth trading operations. This area details the minimum requirements and transactional convenience offered by the broker.

To start trading with PU Prime as a trader, an initial minimum deposit of $1,000 is required for Prime and Islamic Prime accounts (or currency equivalent). The minimum requirement escalates significantly for the highly competitive ECN account, demanding a $10,000 minimum deposit (or equivalent).

The Cent account has a minimum deposit of $20 USC. This account is denominated in US cents, so positions trade at a fraction of standard lot sizes, making it well suited to beginners testing strategies with real funds. The specific minimum deposit for the Shares account is not explicitly stated as a separate tier, but would follow the requirements of the chosen core account (Standard, Prime, or ECN).

PU Prime Account Base Currencies

PU Prime supports a variety of account-based currencies, which is a convenience for international traders. Available major currencies include USD, EUR, CAD, GBP, AUD, and AED. Having multiple base currency options helps traders avoid unnecessary currency conversion fees when funding their accounts from foreign bank accounts.

Deposit Options and Fees

PU Prime offers a wide array of funding methods, catering to both traditional and digital payment preferences. Crucially, the broker charges 0% commission on all listed deposit methods, which is a significant saving for traders.

Methods include Local Bank Transfer, International Bank Transfer, Cryptocurrency, Credit Card, and e-wallet options. Most digital and local methods boast instant processing, allowing traders to capitalise on market movements without delay. International Bank Transfers naturally take longer, typically 2 to 5 working days.

The minimum deposit amount is generally $50 for most accounts, though the actual minimum to open a Prime or ECN account is much higher.

Withdrawal Options and Fees & Other Fees

PU Prime states explicitly that they do not charge any withdrawal fees. Withdrawals are processed through the Client Portal or Trading App, typically using the original payment method in accordance with global Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements.

Withdrawal requests are generally processed internally within 24 hours. However, depending on the method chosen, it can take between 1 to 7 business days for the funds to be received. Bank wires specifically require 3 to 5 business days to complete.

While PU Prime does not charge a fee, traders are responsible for covering any charges levied by the intermediary banks or financial institutions involved in the transfer process.

PU Prime trading platforms and app

PU Prime supports the industry standard MetaTrader suite, offering MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), and their proprietary PU Web Trader and App. The exception to this in Australia where only MT5 is available.

MetaTrader 4

I have used MT4 most of my trading career because it has a simple interface and a good balance of features. MT4 is also one of the first mainstream platforms on the market, and is used by more retail traders than any other platform. PU Prime recognises the enduring popularity of this platform, offering it as a core trading solution.

Why I use MT4:

• MT4 has a very user friendly interface, simple to manage even for novice traders.
• A large community means easily accessible resources such as custom indicators, Expert Advisors (EAs) and support forums.
• A good selection of charting tools is provided, including 31 graphical objects and 30 free built in technical indicators.
• The platform allows for the ability to create your own Expert Advisors using MQL4 to automate trading strategies and implement custom indicators.

Also, if you consider flexibility in devices as important, I can highly recommend MT4 as you can run it on Android, iOS, desktop (both Windows and Mac), and browser (using PU Web Trader functionality). That is a nice advantage if you are a trader and am busy because you can see positions, and manage them anywhere.

Why you might not use it:

MT4 has a limited number of tradable symbols due to a hard limit of 1024 symbols, making it less ideal for brokers like PU Prime that offer hundreds of different assets.

Furthermore, the platform main emphasis is on forex, as it was specifically designed for decentralised trading. Stocks, bonds and exchange traded futures which run through a central exchange are not well served with MT4.

Note: MT4 is not available for Australia clients. As of June 2026, PU Prime AU (puprime.au) is not accepting new client registrations. Existing clients can continue using MT5 and MetaTrader Web on the Australian entity.

MetaTrader 5

Given MT5 is the successor to MT4, it is no surprise that it is much the same in many ways, albeit with improved features. The user interface for example is visually much the same but you get more indicators and charts to choose from. While MT4 at this time is the more common and popular choice, MetaQuotes who develop both MT4 and MT5, are encouraging users to adopt MT5 as the platform of choice.

Why I use MT5:

MT5 provides access to a much wider range of financial instruments including stocks, options, futures, and bonds, which is crucial given PU Prime’s extensive asset offering.

The platform offers more advanced analytical capabilities, including 44 graphical objects and a wider selection of technical indicators than MT4, facilitating more in depth analysis.

A superior testing environment is available due to its multi threaded Strategy Tester, which allows for significantly more efficient and rapid back testing of complex Expert Advisors and multi currency strategies.

MT5 offers a greater number of timeframes (21 options) for in depth market analysis, which can be invaluable for sophisticated traders looking for finer granularity.

Why you might not use it:

• The MQL5 coding language used for automation is not backward compatible with the massive MQL4 library, meaning older, proprietary indicators or EAs written for MT4 cannot be used directly.
• While MT5 is gaining traction, the legacy community support and sheer volume of historical trading tools still lag behind the established MT4 ecosystem.

PU Web Trader

The PU Web Trader is the perfect companion platform for modern traders who prioritise convenience and mobility without sacrificing security or core trading functionality. It allows traders to maintain constant oversight of the markets regardless of their location.

PU Prime has integrated the Web Trader directly within the Client Portal, enabling fast login and instant access to the trading terminal with no secondary login required and no delays between decision and execution. Furthermore, the platform includes built-in advanced charting functionality, enabling access to dozens of technical indicators (MA, MACD, RSI) and professional drawing tools, with smooth zooming and panning performance.

Why I use PU Web Trader:

• It offers simple and easy entry, requiring no downloads or installations, allowing me to access my account from any modern web browser.
• The platform uses HTTPS with two-factor authentication, which is the baseline I expect from any broker holding client funds.
• I can get instant access to global markets and use essential charting tools and risk management functions right from the browser interface.
• This platform is highly useful for monitoring existing positions, checking real-time pricing, and executing quick trades when I am away from my main trading desktop.

Why you might not use it:

PU Web Trader typically offers a simpler feature set compared to the full downloadable desktop clients, particularly in relation to highly customised Expert Advisors or niche technical indicators that require the full MT4 or MT5 installation environment.

Other Trading Tools

PU Prime also offers two additional trading tools. PU Social is a standalone iOS and Android app for social trading, where you follow signal providers and copy their strategies in real time. PU Copy Trading is built into the PU Prime Trading App rather than a standalone app, and it connects you to over 150,000 copiers and 32,000 signal providers. Note that neither tool is available to clients on the Australian (ASIC) entity.

PU Prime app

Markets you can trade with PU Prime

PU Prime covers more than just forex, with several asset classes available beyond what most retail forex brokers carry. This wide selection allows traders to implement sophisticated diversification strategies across multiple market types.

Forex Pairs

PU Prime provides traders access to trade over 55 forex pairs. While this covers all majors and minors, and some common cross rates, this number is relatively low compared to specialist FX brokers and confirms the initial assessment that they offer a limited selection of exotic FX pairs. If you are a dedicated FX trader looking for highly niche pairs, you might need to look elsewhere.

Leverage outside Australia for major and minor pairs can be up to 1000:1 and up to 20:1 to 10: for exotics. In Australia major pairs can be 30:1 for major pairs and up to 20:1 for other pairs.

Shares (Stock CFDs)

You can find opportunities with leveraged trading in hundreds of different companies globally. This depth in single stock exposure is excellent for traders looking to capitalise on specific equity movements without holding the underlying asset.

Share CFD leverage on the offshore entity is fixed per instrument and varies by exchange. For Australian clients, leverage is capped at 1:5 in line with the ASIC Product Intervention Order.

Precious Metals

PU Prime explicitly lists at least six metal trading symbols. These include leveraged CFDs on major metals like Gold (XAUUSD, XAUEUR, XAUJPY), Silver (XAGUSD), Platinum (XPTUSD), and Palladium (XPDUSD).

Leverage for gold is 1000:1, silver is 100:1 and 20:1 for other metals. For Australian clients, leverage is 20:1 for gold and 10:1 for other metals.

Indices CFDs

You can diversify their exposure across global indices. At least six major indices are listed in the price tickers (including USDX, GER40, DJ30, HK50, NAS100, CHINA50). Trading indices through PU Prime often comes with the advantage of zero commission for both Standard and Prime accounts.

Leverage is generally 500:1 for major indices and 200:1 or 50:1 or other indices. For Australia clients, leverage is 20:1 for major indices and 10:1 for minor indices.

Commodities

PU Prime offers CFD trading in both hard and soft commodities. They provide access to at least 8 distinct products, including crude oil (CL OIL, USOUSD, UKOUSD, GASOIL), natural gas, sugar (SUGAR), coffee (COFFEE), cocoa, and silver.

Most energies have leverage of 500:1 but some may be 20:1. Soft commodities are 20:1. For Australian clients leverage can be up to 10:1.

ETFs and Bonds

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and Bonds are also available for leveraged trading, providing further opportunities for portfolio diversification across global debt and equity baskets.

ETFs leverage can be either 50:1 or 1:1 while bonds are 100:1. For Australia clients leverage is limited to 5:1.

Cryptocurrencies

With 59 cryptocurrencies to choose from, Pu Prime’s range is relatively large. While not as extensive as Eightcap or eToro, it is far larger than other big name brokers like Pepperstone, IC Markets and IG Markets.

The offshore entity does not offer standalone cryptocurrency CFDs. Crypto exposure is available only through ETF-wrapped instruments such as BTCO, GBTC, and IBIT, at a maximum leverage of 1:1. Australian clients on the ASIC entity have access to direct cryptocurrency CFDs such as BTCUSD, capped at 1:2 leverage in line with the ASIC Product Intervention Order.

PU Prime customer service, research and education

PU Prime markets its customer service heavily and does back it up with 24/7 support across global time zones.

Support is accessible through multiple channels, providing redundancy for critical queries. These channels include responsive Live Chat, Email, and Phone support. 24/7 support in 18 languages matters most when something breaks outside your local business hours, which is exactly when most retail support desks are unavailable.

As a trader, I rely on instant support, especially during volatile market hours. I recently tested their live chat function late on a Tuesday evening, seeking clarification on the exact overnight financing rate for an exotic currency pair I was considering.

The initial response was instantaneous, confirming the 24/7 availability. However, the agent, “Eliza,” immediately tried to direct me to the help centre documentation rather than provide the specific variable I requested. After explaining that I had already reviewed the general policy, Eliza took a few minutes to respond and resolve my issue.

Research and education

For traders committed to continual improvement, the quality of research and education is essential for developing robust strategies. PU Prime offers a structured and multifaceted educational suite known as the PU Prime Trading Academy.

The educational resources are strategically divided into competency levels, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced, so the content matches your level rather than dumping everything in one library. This Academy content spans various formats, including Video Tutorials led by experts, E books providing in depth market insights, and interactive Trading Quizzes to test and consolidate knowledge.

As a trader, I appreciate being able to follow a logical progression from foundational concepts to complex strategy implementation. The content is further categorized by type, covering How to guides, What is concepts, Technical Analysis, and specific Trading Strategies.

In addition to static content, PU Prime also runs live and on-demand webinars rather than only publishing static articles, which are available both live and on demand. These webinars address contemporary market topics, such as analysis of inflation data (PPI vs CPI) and advanced trading techniques like how bond markets signal shifts in equity markets.

Our final verdict on PU Prime

PU Prime presents a formidable package anchored by extremely competitive pricing structures. The Prime Account’s 0.0 pip average spreads coupled with a transparent $7 round turn commission makes it a highly cost effective choice for high volume or aggressive traders.

The broker’s expansive product range, including hundreds of Stock CFDs, Metals, and Indices, ensures multi asset diversification is readily available, supported by the powerful MetaTrader 4 and 5 platform.

Despite the advantages, the high financial barrier to entry for the most competitive ECN account ($10,000 minimum deposit) is rather steep.

My final assessment is that while the trading conditions offered by PU Prime are premium, the broker is best suited if you are an experienced trader.