Side-by-side review

IC Markets Pepperstone

Detailed comparison of IC Markets and Pepperstone on costs, regulation, platforms and features. Last updated July 2026.

IC Markets leads with a score of 8.9/10 vs 8.5/10. Pepperstone has a lower minimum deposit ($0). See the full breakdown below.

IC Markets 8.9/10
Pepperstone 8.5/10
Min deposit $200 · $0
Spread from 0.00 · 0.00 pips
Regulation
1 · 4 regulators
IC Markets vs Pepperstone — see details below.
Trading costs
Equivalent or unavailable
Compare spreads, commission and minimum deposit.
Platforms
3 · 4 platforms
Pepperstone supports more platforms.
Overall score
IC Markets leads
Based on FX ReviewLab ratings.
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IC Markets
8.9 /10 Regulated
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Pepperstone
8.5 /10 Regulated
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General info
Founded
2007
2010
Headquarters
Sydney, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
Status
Regulated
Regulated
FX ReviewLab score
8.90 / 10Better
8.50 / 10
Trustpilot
4.8 ★ (53,000)Better
4.7 ★ (12,000)
Regulation & safety
Regulators
CySEC
ASIC BaFin CySEC FCA
Trading conditions
Min deposit
$200
$0Better
Max leverage
1:1000
1:500
Spread from
0.00 pips
0.00 pips
Commission / lot
$3.50
$3.50
Platforms & products
Platforms
MT4MT5cTrader
MT4MT5cTraderTradingView
Account types
StandardECNVIP
StandardRazor MT4Razor MT5Razor cTrader
Instruments
ForexCFDsCryptoCommodities
ForexIndicesCommoditiesCryptoSharesETFs
Features
Demo account
Yes
Yes
Islamic account
Yes
Yes
Copy trading
Yes
Yes
Deposits & withdrawals
Payment methods
VisaMastercardBank wirePayPalSkrillNetellerApple Pay

Frequently asked questions: IC Markets vs Pepperstone

Which is better, IC Markets or Pepperstone?

IC Markets scores higher in our review (8.9/10 vs 8.5/10), but the best choice depends on your priorities — compare their regulation, spreads, leverage and platforms below before deciding.

Is IC Markets regulated?

IC Markets is regulated by no regulator on record.

Is Pepperstone regulated?

Pepperstone is regulated by no regulator on record.

Which has the lower minimum deposit, IC Markets or Pepperstone?

Pepperstone has the lower minimum deposit (IC Markets: $200 vs Pepperstone: $0).

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