Equiti vs Pepperstone
Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Equiti and Pepperstone.
Multi-region broker headquartered in London with strong regulatory presence in Jordan, Cyprus and the UAE. STP execution model and zero minimum on the Standard account, with raw spreads from 0.0 pips for active traders.
Award-winning Australian broker, top choice for cTrader and algo traders. Razor account offers raw spreads with $7/lot commission. Multi-regulated across ASIC, FCA, CySEC, DFSA and BaFin. Important note: Pepperstone does not accept New Zealand retail clients (since 1 December 2017, when FMA derivatives issuer rules came into force - Pepperstone chose not to pursue an NZ-specific licence). New Zealand residents should consider BlackBull Markets, CMC Markets, or IG instead.
Quick verdict
- Trust: Pepperstone has the higher trust score.
- EUR/USD spread: Pepperstone is tighter on EUR/USD.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Equiti | Pepperstone |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8.1 | 9.2 |
| Regulators | FCA, CySEC, JSC, DFSA, FSA-Seychelles, SCA-UAE | ASIC, FCA, CySEC, DFSA, BaFin, CMA, SCB |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | — |
| Founded | 2008 | — |
| Min deposit | $0.00 | $200 |
| Max leverage | 1:500 | 1:500 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.60 pips | 0.09 pips |
| Commission per lot | $4 | $7 |
| Raw spread account | ||
| Standard account | ||
| Swap-free account | ||
| cTrader | ||
| MT4 | ||
| MT5 | ||
| TradingView | ||
| Scalping allowed | ||
| EAs / algo allowed | ||
| Hedging allowed | ||
| Copy trading | ||
| Deposit methods | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller | — |
| Withdrawal methods | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller | — |
| Withdrawal speed | 24h | — |
| Base currencies | USD, EUR, GBP | — |