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EasyMarkets vs Pepperstone : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
EasyMarkets
Pepperstone
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Market maker
ECN broker
Years of Existence / Established Year
2001
2010
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
No information
400,000 traders
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
CySEC, ASIC, FSA, FSC, and FSCA
FCA, ASIC, DFSA, CySEC, CMA, BaFin, and SCB
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
Best regulated broker Best forex broker- 2024, Best global broker Best fixed spread broker Best competitive spread broker Longest serving broker-2024
2024 Forex Broker of the Year by BrokerWahl.de, TradingView Social Champion 2023
Security Measures
No
FSCS
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
Yes
Yes
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
275+ assets types
1200+ trading assets including shares, currencies indices
Currency Pairs
Yes
Yes
Commodities
Yes
Yes
Indices
Yes
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
Yes
Yes
CFDs
No
Yes
ETFs
No
Yes
Stocks
Yes
No
Options
Yes
No
Futures
No
No
Bonds
No
No
Mutual Funds
No
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
No
Precious Metals
Yes
No
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
No
Equities
No
No
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
Yes
Yes
MT5
Yes
Yes
cTrader
No
Yes
Social Trading
Yes
Copy Trading
Yes
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Easymarket platform
Pepperstone proprietary platform
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Standard, Premium, and VIP
Standard and Razor account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Minimum Deposit
$25
$0
Leverage Available
1:200-1:2000
1:20 to 1:500
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on asset types
100 lots trading size
Commission (per account type)
$0
Razor account - $3, Standard account -$0
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginner to experienced traders
Beginner to experienced traders
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Credit/ Debit cards, Wire transfer, Crypto deposit, Online banking- Local bank transfer, e-wallets
Credit/debit card, Bank transfer, e-wallets, Union pay, USDT
Withdrawal Methods
Credit/ Debit cards, Wire transfer, Crypto deposit, Online banking- Local bank transfer, e-wallets
Credit/debit card, Bank transfer, e-wallets, Union pay, USDT
Other E-Wallets Supported
Skrill, Neteller, Fasapay, Stic pay, Webmoney, Bit wallet, Perfect Money
Neteller,skrill, PayPal
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Learn -Trading Education, Market News and Analysis, Webinars, Trading Guides and eBooks, Video Tutorials, easyMarkets Blog Market Insights
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
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Commission -$0, Spread - ranges from 0.7 pips
Spread-1.2 pips
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Fixed
Variable
Per Lot Fees
NA
Razor account: $3.50 per lot, Raw account: $7 per lot, cTrader:$6 round trip per unit, TradingView: $7 roundtrip per unit
Options Contract Fees
NA
NA
Futures Contract Fees
NA
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
1 pip on FX pairs
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
$0
Charges apply
Maximum Leverage
1.2000
1:500
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$0
$0
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
$0
NA
Advisory Fees
NA
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
Yes
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
$0
NA
Account Opening Fee
$0
NA
Account Maintenance Fee
$0
NA
Deposit Fee
$0
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
$0
Razor Account- $29.36, Standard Account - $48.12, Swap-free Account $58.78
Withdrawal Fee
$0
$0
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
No
No
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
London-New York Overlap 1 pm - 4 pm GMT, The Sydney-Tokyo Overlap 12 am - 5:15 am GMT
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
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
24/5
24/7
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Live chat, Phone:+357 25 828 899 , E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +1786 628 1209, Email: [email protected], Live chat
Support Languages
8+
8+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Trinity Chambers, PO Box 4301, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Island
Melbourne, Australia
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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