IG vs Pepperstone
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Limited data: IG has 5 and Pepperstone has 7 of 12 comparable fields verified (we need 7 each for a full comparison). Treat this page as incomplete.
Key differences
- Only IG lists: BMA, BaFin, FMA, MAS, FSCA.
- Only Pepperstone lists: SCB, CySEC, DFSA, SCA.
- Pepperstone offers cTrader; IG does not list it.
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| Field | IG | Pepperstone |
|---|---|---|
| Score | Provisional (limited data) | 81.9/100 |
| Regulators | BMA, FCA, BaFin, ASIC, FMA, MAS, FSCA | SCB, ASIC, FCA, CySEC, DFSA, SCA |
| Founded | 1974IG Group established in London. | 2010Founded in Melbourne. |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, TradingView, ProprietaryAlso ProRealTime and L2 Dealer. | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, Proprietary |
| Minimum deposit | Not verified | NoneAccounts table shows $0; funding minimum $10. |
| Raw commission / side (advertised) | Not verified | $3.50Razor, "from $3.50 per lot, per side". |
| Spread from, no-commission account (advertised) | Not verified | Not verified |
| Measured EUR/USD spread | Not yet tested | Not yet tested |
| Max. leverage | Not verified | 1:30 retail (1:500 professional)Bahamas entity page. |
| Copy trading | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Swap-free / Islamic | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Deposit methods | Credit card, Wise, Bank transfer | Not verified |
| Restricted-country list | 1 listed (partial)Site not directed at US residents; no full list found. | Not found |
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Sources for each value are on the individual broker pages. Data verified 11 Oct 2026.
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