- Regulator
- Capital Markets Authority (CMA)
- Local company
- Not yet verified
- Licence number
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- M-Pesa
- Not confirmed
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PU Prime review 2026: is PU Prime legit in Kenya and South Africa?
PU Prime holds FSCA FSP 52218 through PU Prime (Pty) Ltd and an ASIC licence in Australia. The Standard account starts at $50 with no inactivity fee. Regulators in the UK, Canada and Denmark have warned about its offshore companies.
- Founded2015
- 🇰🇪 CMANot licensed
- 🇿🇦 FSCAFSP 52218
- Minimum deposit$50
- M-PesaNot confirmed
Is PU Prime regulated? Licence by country
- Regulator
- Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)
- Local company
- PU Prime (Pty) Ltd
- Licence number
- FSP 52218
Source: daytrading.com, not yet checked on the register
A licence means someone supervises the broker. It does not make trading safe: most retail CFD accounts lose money.
About PU Prime
PU Prime is regulated by ASIC (410681), the FSCA (52218) and offshore regulators in Seychelles and Mauritius. DayTrading.com notes warnings from the FCA, Canadian regulators and Denmark about unauthorised activity by offshore entities.
Who PU Prime suits, and who should look elsewhere
Good fit if you
- are in South Africa and want an FSCA company with copy trading
Look elsewhere if you
- are in Kenya
- want the best pricing without a $1,000+ deposit
PU Prime account types and minimum deposit
| Account | Minimum deposit | Pricing |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $50 | From 1.3 pips, no commission |
| Prime | $1,000 | From 0.0 pips plus $3.50 per side |
| ECN | $10,000 | From 0.0 pips plus $1 per side |
| Cent | $20 | From 1.3 pips |
Leverage: Up to 1:1000 offshore.
PU Prime fees: spreads, commission and other charges
| Inactivity fee | None |
| International withdrawals | First each month free |
Work out the cost of a trade before you place it with our pip value and profit and loss calculators.
PU Prime deposits and withdrawals in Kenya and South Africa
🇰🇪 Kenya
- PU Prime is not on the CMA register. If it accepts you, your account sits with an offshore company and you have no CMA complaints route.
- No Kenyan payment method confirmed. Expect cards, bank wire or e-wallets such as Skrill and Neteller.
🇿🇦 South Africa
- PU Prime (Pty) Ltd, FSP 52218.
- Not found on the FSCA ODP list.
M-Pesa limits, rand EFT, cards, e-wallets and the payment scams to avoid: read our deposits and withdrawals guide.
PU Prime trading platforms
- MetaTrader 4
- MetaTrader 5
- PU Prime app
- PU Social
Is your money safe with PU Prime?
- ASIC and FSCA licences; warnings about offshore companies elsewhere.
- Negative balance protection.
PU Prime pros and cons
Pros
- FSCA licence
- No inactivity fee
- Copy trading
Cons
- Regulator warnings about offshore entities
- Best pricing needs large deposits
Our real-money test of PU Prime
Coming
We will open a PU Prime account, deposit, place a trade and withdraw, then publish the screenshots, the time each step took and every fee we paid.
PU Prime withdrawal time: reports from traders
How long do PU Prime withdrawals really take?
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Median of reports from traders. Not checked by us; our own tests are marked separately.
Withdrawal stuck or refused at PU Prime? Get a ready complaint letter and the right regulator contact with our complaint desk →
PU Prime: questions people ask
Is PU Prime regulated in Kenya?
No. PU Prime is not licensed by the CMA. It may still accept clients from Kenya through an offshore company, but you would have no CMA protection or local complaints route.
Is PU Prime regulated by the FSCA in South Africa?
Yes. In South Africa, PU Prime operates through PU Prime (Pty) Ltd, which holds FSCA licence FSP 52218. Check that this company is named on your client agreement, not an offshore company of the same brand.
Is PU Prime regulated in South Africa?
Yes. PU Prime (Pty) Ltd holds FSP 52218.
Sources for this review (checked 25 Oct 2026)
Fees, minimums and payment methods change and can differ by the company you sign with. Confirm them on the broker's site before you deposit. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.