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

Broker Name

Pepperstone

Pepperstone

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ATFX

ATFX

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Broker Overview

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

ECN broker

ECN

Years of Existence / Established Year

2010

2017

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

400,000 traders

254,000 +


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

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

FCA FSCA ASIC SCA , FSC, FSA CySEC FSC Seychelles FSA SFC

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

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

Best Global Forex Broker 2024 Best Global Forex Chairman 2024 Best Forex MT4 Broker - Asia 2024 in Global Brand Magazin Awards 2024 Most trusted forex broker in Asia 2023 in FAME awards

Security Measures

FSCS

ATFX Client funds insurance up to USD1,000,000,

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

No

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

Yes (Not for professional clients)


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

1200+ trading assets including shares, currencies indices

300+ instruments 15+ US, European & Asian stock indices, shares

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

No

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

No

Yes (only in ETFs)

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

No

Yes

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

Yes

Yes

cTrader

Yes

No

Social Trading

Yes

Yes

Copy Trading

Yes

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

Pepperstone proprietary platform

ATFX Mobile Trading App

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

Micro, Classic, Premium, Raw

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

Yes

No

Minimum Deposit

$0

$100

Leverage Available

1:20 to 1:500

1:400

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

100 lots trading size

30 lots maximum trade

Commission (per account type)

Razor account - $3, Standard account -$0

Raw- 7 USD per lot

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

Beginner to experienced traders

Beginners & experienced


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

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

Bank transfers Credit card Debit card E-Wallets

Withdrawal Methods

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

Bank transfers Credit card Debit card E-Wallets

Other E-Wallets Supported

Neteller,skrill, PayPal

Neteller Skrill Perfect money


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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

Tools MT4 & MT5 ATFX Copytrade Trading Central Autochartist ATFX Support & Resistance Indicator MT4 Indicators Position size calculators


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

Spread-1.2 pips

Spread- starts from 0.0 to 2.8 pips

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

1:400


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$0

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

NA

$0

Advisory Fees

NA

$0

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Yes

NA

Statement or Document Fee

NA

NA

Account Opening Fee

NA

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

NA

$0

Deposit Fee

$0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

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

0

Withdrawal Fee

$0

5 Euro/USD charged for withdrawals below 100 EUR/USD


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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

24x5 forex trading hours Sydney - 10pm to 7am summer session. 11pm to 8am winter session. Tokyo - 11pm to 8am summer session. 12pm to 9am winter session. London - 7am to 4pm summer session. 8am to 5pm winter session. New York - 12pm to 9pm summer session. 1am to 10pm winter session.


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Customer Support

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

24/7

24x5

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

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

E mail: mailto:[email protected] Line:Taiwan 00801127901 Thailand 1800012752

Support Languages

8+

10+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

Melbourne, Australia

1st Floor, 32 Cornhill, London EC3V 3SG, United Kingdom

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.
If minimizing trading costs is your top priority, Pepperstone might be more attractive due to its lower commissions. Meanwhile, ATFX justifies its moderate fees with more robust tools and professional-grade features.
Pepperstone offers a quick and paperless account setup that appeals to traders on the go, whereas ATFX more involved onboarding process adds an extra layer of safety and regulatory checks.
Traders who value simplicity and execution speed may prefer Pepperstone platform. Meanwhile, ATFX offers more flexibility through tools like advanced order types and multi-screen support.
Those seeking technical depth may prefer Pepperstone, while ATFX shines with intuitive design and streamlined features.