AvaTrade vs Pepperstone
Two brokers, one table. Everything below is taken from what each one publishes on its own site, last read on 2026-09-05. No scores, no ranking.
A broker founded in 2006 and regulated in Ireland, Australia, Japan, South Africa, the BVI and the UAE.
Australian broker with strong platform choice and tight pricing.
| Detail | AvaTrade | Pepperstone |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation | AVA Trade EU Ltd, Central Bank of Ireland C53877 · Ava Capital Markets Australia, ASIC 406684 · Ava Trade Japan K.K., FSA Japan 1662 · Ava Capital Markets Pty, FSCA 45984 · Ava Trade Markets Ltd, BVI FSC SIBA/L/13/1049 | FCA, ASIC, CySEC and others by entity — confirm which applies to you |
| Minimum Deposit | — | No fixed minimum |
| Max Leverage | — | Varies by entity |
| Spread From | — | From 0.0 pips on Razor |
| Commission | — | From $3.5 per lot per side |
| Platforms | AvaTrade App, WebTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, AvaSocial, automated trading platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Account Types | — | Standard, Razor |
| Funding Methods | — | Card, Bank transfer, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller |
| Withdrawal Time | — | 1-3 business days |
| Founded | 2006 | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Dublin, Ireland | — |
| Countries | — | 170+ |
What the figures say
- Pepperstone publishes its minimum deposit (No fixed minimum); AvaTrade does not state one on the pages we read.
- Pepperstone publishes its max leverage (Varies by entity); AvaTrade does not state one on the pages we read.
- Pepperstone publishes its spread from (From 0.0 pips on Razor); AvaTrade does not state one on the pages we read.
- Pepperstone publishes its commission (From $3.5 per lot per side); AvaTrade does not state one on the pages we read.
- Pepperstone publishes its account types (Standard, Razor); AvaTrade does not state one on the pages we read.
- Pepperstone publishes its funding methods (Card, Bank transfer, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller); AvaTrade does not state one on the pages we read.
- Pepperstone publishes its withdrawal time (1-3 business days); AvaTrade does not state one on the pages we read.
- AvaTrade also lists Stocks, Options.
- Pepperstone also lists Shares.
A figure marked “—” is one that broker does not publish on the pages we could read; it is not a zero. Terms differ by country and change often, so confirm on each site before opening an account.
AvaTrade: why traders choose it
- Founded in 2006, one of the earliest online forex brokers still operating
- Regulated in the EU, Australia, Japan, South Africa, the UAE and the British Virgin Islands, with licence numbers published
- Client funds held in segregated accounts
- AvaSocial copy-trading app alongside MT4, MT5, WebTrader and the AvaTrade App
- AvaProtect, their paid protection against a losing trade for a set period
- FX options as well as CFDs
Pepperstone: why traders choose it
- TradingView integration for charting and execution in one place
- Razor account offers spreads from 0.0 pips
- No fixed minimum deposit
- Strong regulatory coverage across several regions
- Well regarded customer support
AvaTrade pros
- More top-tier licences than almost any broker on this list, including the Central Bank of Ireland and Japan's FSA
- Twenty years of operating history
- Automated trading and EA support across several platforms
AvaTrade cons
- Minimum deposit, spreads and leverage are not on the pages we read; they depend on the entity that onboards you
- Products and leverage differ a great deal between the EU, Japanese and BVI entities
- A richer platform list also means more to learn
Pepperstone pros
- TradingView trading built in
- Tight Razor spreads
- Broad regulatory footprint
- No minimum deposit requirement
Pepperstone cons
- Commission applies on the tightest account
- Standard account pricing is average
- Instrument list is smaller than some rivals
- Crypto availability depends on region
About AvaTrade
AvaTrade was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Dublin. It is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland, ASIC, Japan's FSA, South Africa's FSCA and the BVI FSC, and offers CFDs and FX options on its own app, WebTrader, MetaTrader 4 and 5 and the AvaSocial copy-trading app.
About Pepperstone
Pepperstone pairs competitive ECN pricing with the widest platform choice of the major brokers, including TradingView.
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