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Pepperstone vs AMP Global : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

Pepperstone

Pepperstone

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AMP Global

AMP Global

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Broker Overview

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

ECN broker

None

Years of Existence / Established Year

2010

2015

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

400,000 traders

Info not available


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

FCA, ASIC, DFSA, CySEC, CMA, BaFin, and SCB

CySEC CFTC NFA FCM

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

2024 Forex Broker of the Year by BrokerWahl.de, TradingView Social Champion 2023

Best Futures Broker 2023 by verified TradingView users

Security Measures

FSCS

ICF

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

Yes (for CFDs only)


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

1200+ trading assets including shares, currencies indices

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Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

Yes

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

Yes

Yes

Stocks

No

Yes

Options

No

Yes

Futures

No

Yes

Bonds

No

Yes

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

No

Yes

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

No

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

Yes

Equities

No

Yes


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

Yes

No

MT5

Yes

Yes

cTrader

Yes

No

Social Trading

Yes

No

Copy Trading

Yes

No

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

Pepperstone proprietary platform

50+ trading platforms including Stereo Trader 2.5 (free for clients)

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes


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Account Types & Conditions

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

Standard and Razor account

Trading AccountCorporate Account

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Minimum Deposit

$0

$100 No minimum for internal transfer

Leverage Available

1:20 to 1:500

100:1

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

100 lots trading size

maximum 100 lots Upto 200 lots on currency pairs Upto 50 lots on CFDs

Commission (per account type)

Razor account - $3, Standard account -$0

NA

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

Beginner to experienced traders

Experienced


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Credit/debit card, Bank transfer, e-wallets, Union pay, USDT

Bank Payments Cards E Wallets

Withdrawal Methods

Credit/debit card, Bank transfer, e-wallets, Union pay, USDT

Bank Transfer

Other E-Wallets Supported

Neteller,skrill, PayPal

Neteller Skrill


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

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

Trading Education Online Courses, Market Analysis and Insights, Webinars, Trading Guides and eBooks, Video Tutorials, The Daily Fix Market News and Analysis, Pepperstone Blog Trading Insights

Support Forum Blog Recorded Webinars


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

Spread-1.2 pips

Crypto CFDs - 0.15% Indices CFDs - $0.25 per lot Shares CFDs - $8 per lot FX, Energies / Metals CFDs - 0.002% notional

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Variable

Variable

Per Lot Fees

Razor account: $3.50 per lot, Raw account: $7 per lot, cTrader:$6 round trip per unit, TradingView: $7 roundtrip per unit

NA

Options Contract Fees

NA

NA

Futures Contract Fees

NA

NA

Markup Fees on Spread

1 pip on FX pairs

NA

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

Charges apply

NA

Maximum Leverage

1:500

100:1


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$0

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

NA

NA

Advisory Fees

NA

$0

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Yes

Yes

Statement or Document Fee

NA

NA

Account Opening Fee

NA

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

NA

$0

Deposit Fee

$0

Wires / Checks / ACH - $0

Currency Conversion Fee

Razor Account- $29.36, Standard Account - $48.12, Swap-free Account $58.78

$30

Withdrawal Fee

$0

ACH - free Wire (domestic & international) - $30


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

No

Yes


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Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

VIX 00:01 - 23:59 (Opens Monday 01:00; Friday close 23:55), NAS100 01:00 - 23:15, 23:30 - 23:59 (Closes Friday 23:55), HK Share CFDs 4:30-7:00, 8:00-11:00, US Share CFDs 16:31 - 22:55

Vary for each asset class


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Customer Support

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

24/7

24 hours support and trade desk from Sunday 5pm till Friday 5pm CST

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

Phone: +1786 628 1209, Email: [email protected], Live chat

Toll free: (800) 560-1640 Direct: (312) 893-6400 Live Chat Remote Support Support forum Email: mailto:[email protected]

Support Languages

8+

9+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

Melbourne, Australia

221 N. LaSalle Street, 25th Floor, Chicago IL, 60601 USA

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.
Pepperstone is known for competitive pricing on basic trades, especially for beginners. However, AMP Global fee structure, though slightly higher, covers a broader range of services, making it more suitable for active traders.
Pepperstone makes starting out easy with a simple application, especially for retail clients. AMP Global platform, while requiring more effort to join, allows experienced traders to customize their accounts from the start.
The trading interface of Pepperstone is known for its speed and ease-of-use, while AMP Global shines with its customizable layouts and advanced charting capabilities, making it a strong choice for serious analysts.
If you're after professional-grade platforms, Pepperstone may be ideal. For casual investors, AMP Global offers a low-barrier entry.