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ATC Brokers vs Global Prime : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

ATC Brokers

ATC Brokers

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Global Prime

Global Prime

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Broker Overview

Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)

ECN broker

Market maker broker

Years of Existence / Established Year

2005

2010

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

No information

No information


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

FCA and CIMA

ASIC and VFSC

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

No major awards listed

No major awards listed

Security Measures

No information

No compensation scheme

SSL Encryption / 2FA

No

No

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

Yes


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

-

150+ Financial assets

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

Yes

CFDs

No

Yes

ETFs

No

No

Stocks

No

No

Options

No

No

Futures

No

No

Bonds

No

Yes

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

No

No

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

Yes

No

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

No

Equities

No

No


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

Yes

Yes

MT5

No

No

cTrader

No

No

Social Trading

Yes

No

Copy Trading

Yes

No

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

Proprietary MT Pro

No

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes


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Account Types & Conditions

Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)

Individual, joint or corporate trading account

Standard and Raw account

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

No

No

Minimum Deposit

2,000 USD, EUR or GBP

$0

Leverage Available

2:1 to 200:1

1:5 to 1:500

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

Unlimited

1000 lots

Commission (per account type)

$0

Standard: $0, Raw account: $3.5 per lot

Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)

Beginners and experienced traders

Beginner traders


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Bank wire transfer, Crypto

Visa, Mastercard, Crypto, Bpay, Bank wire, QR code, Astro pay, Interac,PayID, e-wallets

Withdrawal Methods

Bank wire transfer, Crypto

Visa, Mastercard, Crypto, Bpay, Bank wire, QR code, Astro pay, Interac,PayID, e-wallets

Other E-Wallets Supported

No

PayPal, Neteller, Skrill, GATE8, Dragon Pay, VN Pay, FasaPay, Pagsmile, Jeton, Mifinity, XPay, Perfect money


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)

Learn to trade, Economic calendar, Market insights, Market News

Trading Education, Market Analysis, Webinars, Trading Guides, Video Tutorials, Podcast Market Insights, Blog Trading News and Analysis


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

Mini Contract (10,000 lot size): $0.60 round turn, Standard Contract (100,000 lot size): $6.00 round turn

Crypto: 0.1%, indices, Bonds, and Commodities (excl. Metals): $0, Commission: AUD $7, USD $7, EUR € 6.20, GBP £5.4, SGD $9.50, CAD $9, Standard: 0.9 pips, raw : $3.5

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Variable

Variable

Per Lot Fees

NA

$3.50

Options Contract Fees

NA

NA

Futures Contract Fees

NA

NA

Markup Fees on Spread

NA

$0

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

NA

NA

Maximum Leverage

200:1

1:500


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$50 of 6 months of inactivity

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

NA

$0

Advisory Fees

NA

NA

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Yes

Yes

Statement or Document Fee

NA

NA

Account Opening Fee

NA

NA

Account Maintenance Fee

NA

NA

Deposit Fee

Bank wire- $0, Crypto- 1.00%

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

Depends on the bank and the specific transaction

$20-$30

Withdrawal Fee

International EUR/ USD/ CAD - $30/ 40/ 40, Crypto- 0.20% fee

International bank transfer: $20-$30


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

No

No


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Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

Forex- 5:05 PM EST to Friday at 5:00 PM EST, Metals- Sunday at 6:00 PM EST and 5:00 PM EST and re-opens at 6:00 PM ES

24 hours a day, 5 days a week. 5 PM New York on Sunday through to 5 PM New York on Friday


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Customer Support

Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)

24/7

24/7

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

Phone: + 44 20 3318 1399, Email: [email protected], Live chat

Phone: +61 (2) 8379 3622, E-mail: [email protected], Live chat

Support Languages

4

14+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

London, England, United Kingdom .

FMGP Trading Group Pty Ltd Level 10, 627 Chapel St, South Yarra 3141 Australia

Complaints (for crypto brokers)

No

No


At TradingCritique, we don't just list brokers. We test, compare, and simplify your decision-making. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, our data-driven comparisons are built to match your trading style and region. Learn how we Evaluate a broker.
Both ATC Brokers and Global Prime offer affordable fee structures, but ATC Brokers generally edges out with no inactivity fees and lower commissions on standard trades, whereas Global Prime shines with bundled research and platform access.
ATC Brokers makes starting out easy with a simple application, especially for retail clients. Global Prime platform, while requiring more effort to join, allows experienced traders to customize their accounts from the start.
ATC Brokers platform is great for fast-paced day trading, especially with features like one-click trading. Global Prime platform, by comparison, is built for strategy testing and long-term portfolio management.
For market veterans, ATC Brokers brings the tools they need. New investors might find Global Prime more approachable and cost-effective.