Markets.com vs Pepperstone
Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Markets.com and Pepperstone.
Multi-asset CFD broker operated by Safecap Investments under the Finalto Group, with CySEC, FCA, ASIC and FSCA entities. The MarketsX proprietary platform layers sentiment data and analyst coverage over standard MT4/MT5 access.
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 | Markets.com | Pepperstone |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8.6 | 9.2 |
| Regulators | CySEC, FCA, ASIC, FSCA, FSC-BVI | ASIC, FCA, CySEC, DFSA, BaFin, CMA, SCB |
| Headquarters | Limassol, Cyprus | — |
| Founded | 2008 | — |
| Min deposit | $200 | $200 |
| Max leverage | 1:300 | 1:500 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.70 pips | 0.09 pips |
| Commission per lot | $0.00 | $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, PayPal | — |
| Withdrawal methods | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller | — |
| Withdrawal speed | 24h | — |
| Base currencies | USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, JPY | — |