Trading experience & costs
Pepperstone’s main strength is pricing. On the Razor account you get raw-style spreads from 0.0 pips
on major pairs plus a per-lot commission. On the Standard account, there’s no commission and spreads
start from around 1.0 pip on majors, which is competitive versus many mainstream CFD brokers.
Execution quality is also a selling point: Pepperstone quotes high fill-rate percentages and low average
execution speeds, backed by a multi-LP model and no dealing-desk intervention. This makes it attractive for
scalpers, algo traders and anyone who runs strategies sensitive to slippage.
Indicative FX pricing snapshot (Razor vs Standard)
| Pair |
Razor (min spread) |
Standard (from) |
| EUR/USD |
0.0 pips + commission |
≈ 1.0 pip, no commission |
| GBP/USD |
From 0.4 pips + commission |
Typically around 1.3 pips |
| AUD/USD |
From 0.0–0.2 pips + commission |
Typically around 1.0–1.2 pips |
Spreads are variable and change with market conditions, liquidity and time of day.
Always check current, live pricing on Pepperstone’s own platform before trading.
Platforms & tools
Pepperstone supports almost every major retail trading platform: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5,
cTrader, TradingView and their own web platform. You can trade on desktop, browser and mobile, and
algorithmic strategies (EAs, cBots, custom indicators) are well supported.
For traders who care about tools, this breadth is a big plus – you’re not locked
into one platform or ecosystem and can mix charting on TradingView with execution on MT4/MT5 or cTrader.
Markets & products
Pepperstone offers more than 1,200 CFD instruments, including 90+ FX pairs, major and minor indices,
commodities (metals, energies, softs), single-stock and ETF CFDs and a growing list of crypto CFDs. That
coverage is more than enough for most active traders and system builders.
Regulation & safety (neutral in our rankings)
Pepperstone is regulated in multiple top-tier and mid-tier jurisdictions (ASIC, FCA, BaFin, CySEC, DFSA,
CMA, SCB). Client money is held in segregated accounts with large, reputable banks, and the group promotes
a relatively conservative approach to risk and operational controls.
Important: FXExact does not automatically rate ASIC-regulated brokers higher than
offshore brokers or vice versa. We show regulation so you can see who you are dealing with, but our scores
focus on trading conditions, platform quality and overall value – not licence type.
Funding & withdrawals
Pepperstone supports a broad set of funding options including cards, bank transfer and popular e-wallets
(exact options depend on your country). Most methods have no deposit or withdrawal fee on Pepperstone’s
side, although banks or intermediaries may charge their own fees for wire transfers.
Support & education
Support is available 24/5 across regions, with additional hours on weekends for some products. Reviews and
awards often highlight Pepperstone’s service quality and local presence in several hubs. Education
(guides, webinars, market commentary) is solid and structured, though not the very deepest in the industry.