Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Fineco Bank vs PU Prime
Where Fineco Bank and PU Prime differ
| Compare |  Fineco Bank |  PU Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, CFDs, Options, Futures, Crypto, Bonds | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Metals |
| Regulators | Bank of Italy, Consob | SIPC |
| Investor protection | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 | SIPC up to USD 500,000 |
| Platforms | FinecoX | MT4, MT5, PU Web Trader, PU Prime mobile App |
| Minimum deposit | Not confirmed | $50 |
| Stock trade fee | $3.95 | Not confirmed |
| Maximum retail leverage | Not confirmed | 1:1000 |
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Key differences
- Fineco Bank scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.8.
- Regulators: only Fineco Bank offers Bank of Italy, Consob.
- Regulators: only PU Prime offers SIPC.
- Markets: only Fineco Bank offers Options, Futures, Crypto.
- Markets: only PU Prime offers Forex, Metals.
- Platforms: only Fineco Bank offers FinecoX.
- Platforms: only PU Prime offers MT4, MT5, PU Web Trader.
- Features: only Fineco Bank offers Crypto.
- Features: only PU Prime offers Demo account, Copy trading, Mobile app.
Our verdict on each
Fineco Bank
Fineco Bank is an Italian bank with a brokerage attached, so money and trading sit under one roof. It suits investors who want shares, bonds and derivatives in a single account, and less suits anyone shopping on the stock trade fee, which stands at $3.95.
PU Prime
PU Prime is a US broker for beginners who want forex, CFDs and metals on MT4, MT5 or the PU Prime app, with copy trading and a demo account on the same platform. Its $50 entry sits above lighter $0 and $5 floors, and money is held under SIPC cover.
Score breakdown
| Area | Fineco Bank | PU Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.4The stock trade fee of $3.95 ranks 133 of 161 brands, above the site median of €0. | 8.7Higher |
| Offer | 9.1 | 9.2Higher |
| Trust | 9.5Higher | 8.6 |
How they place
| Ranking | Fineco Bank | PU Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 139 of 471 | 182 of 471 |
| CFD brokers | 48 of 122 | 66 of 122 |
Sources behind this comparison
Fineco Bank
- uk.finecobank.com: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- it.finecobank.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- 55brokers.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
PU Prime
- sipc.org: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- myfxbook.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- scribehow.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- kenmacro.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- puprimepartners.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Fineco Bank | PU Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Crypto | Demo account, Copy trading, Mobile app |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Beginners |
| Legal entity | FinecoBank S.p.A. | TD PRIME SERVICES LLC |
| Headquarters | Italy | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Fineco Bank | PU Prime | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | Not confirmed | $50above the median | $25 |
| Stock trade fee | $3.95highest quarter | Not confirmed | $0 |
Median across 134 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Fineco Bank
Pros
- One account covers stocks, etfs and cfds through the FinecoX platform
- Regulated by the Bank of Italy and Consob, with investor protection of EU ICS up to EUR 20,000
- The account is run by FinecoBank S.p.A., an Italian banking entity rather than a trading desk
Cons
- A stock trade fee of $3.95 puts it 133 of 161 brands on share dealing
- eToro's stock trade fee is $0, so per trade cost here is the weaker point
PU Prime
Pros
- Covers forex, CFDs, metals, stocks and ETFs in one account (stocks, etfs and forex)
- Pick from MT4, MT5, PU Web Trader or the PU Prime mobile app (MT4, MT5 and PU Web Trader)
- A demo account and copy trading sit alongside the live accounts (demo account, copy trading and mobile app)
Cons
- The $50 entry is above the $0 and $5 starting points in this comparison
- Support runs through a help centre only, per help centre
- Retail trading losses run high across the site at 70.15%, so leverage of 1:1000 carries real risk
Who each suits
Fineco Bank
Who it suits
- Investors who want shares, bonds and derivatives in one account rather than several platforms
- People who prefer their cash held by a licensed bank under EU investor protection
- Italian residents who want a bank relationship that includes a brokerage arm
Who should look elsewhere
- Traders shopping on the per trade cost, who would find eToro's $0 lighter than $3.95
- Readers wanting forex and metals in the same account, which points to Vantage and its forex, cfds and stocks
PU Prime
Who it suits
- Beginners building a first account on forex or CFDs
- Traders who want copy trading alongside manual deals
- Anyone happy to hold money with a US SIPC member rather than a UK or EU regulated firm
Who should look elsewhere
- CFI, if a $0 entry point matters more than US regulation
- eToro, if a wider market spread including crypto and futures fits a long term investor better
- Vantage, if a $5 floor suits a smaller first deposit
Country by country
| Country | Fineco Bank | PU Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Fineco Bank
What does it cost to buy shares?+
The stock trade fee is $3.95, which places Fineco Bank 133 of 161 brands on that measure. The site median for share dealing is €0, so this is a priced dealing model rather than a commission-free one. Small tickets feel the difference quickly.
Who regulates Fineco Bank?+
Fineco Bank is regulated by the Bank of Italy and by Consob, which is the pair listed under Bank of Italy and Consob. Both are Italian, so the account is supervised in Italy. A UK or European reader therefore opens an Italian bank's account, governed by Italian rules rather than a home market regime.
PU Prime
What is the minimum deposit at PU Prime?+
The stated entry point is $50 for a new account. That sits above the $0 and $5 starting points in this comparison, so a first deposit has to be larger here than with either.
Is PU Prime regulated and is my money protected?+
Protection runs through SIPC up to USD 500,000, listed under SIPC. The membership is recorded as SIPC member 3337, so the holding company can be traced against a public register rather than a claim on the website.
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