Pepperstone vs RoboForex 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
Pepperstone has the higher TFB Score (92/100 vs 60/100).
Pepperstone is a CFD broker founded in Melbourne in 2010, offering Standard and Razor accounts on its own platform, MT4, MT5, TradingView and cTrader, through entities regulated by the FCA, ASIC, CySEC, DFSA and the Securities Commission of The Bahamas.
73.6% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
RoboForex Ltd is registered with the Financial Services Commission of Belize (licence 9759600, an offshore regulator) and offers Pro, ProCent, ECN and Prime accounts on MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and R StocksTrader.
75.85% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| Item | Pepperstone | RoboForex |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 92/100▲ | 60/100 |
| Regulation & safety | 34/35▲3 tier-1 regulators (FCA, ASIC, CySEC), investor compensation | 11/35Strongest licence FSC Belize (tier 3) |
| Fees & costs | 22/25▲All-in cost from 0.70 pips | 15/25Spreads from 0 pips; commission not published |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 17/20Minimum deposit $10 (no minimum for domestic bank transfers), 10 deposit methods, 10 withdrawal methods | 18/20▲Minimum deposit $10 (ECN account), 4 deposit methods, 4 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 19/20▲MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView; leverage up to 1:200 for retail clients on FX (under its CMA licence, per its UAE pricing page) | 16/20MT4, MT5; leverage up to 1:2000 (Pro and ProCent accounts; ECN up to 1:500, Prime up to 1:300; RoboForex Ltd, FSC Belize) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FCA, ASIC, CySEC, DFSA, SCB | FSC Belize |
| Minimum deposit | $10 (no minimum for domestic bank transfers) | $10 (ECN account) |
| Spreads from | 0.0 pips (Razor, FX) | 0 pips (ECN and Prime; Pro and ProCent floating from 1.3 points) |
| Commission | USD 3.50 per lot per side (Razor, FX and spot gold) | ECN: depends on traded volume; Pro and ProCent: 0% |
| Max leverage | 1:200 for retail clients on FX (under its CMA licence, per its UAE pricing page) | Up to 1:2000 (Pro and ProCent accounts; ECN up to 1:500, Prime up to 1:300; RoboForex Ltd, FSC Belize) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Apple Pay, Google Pay, Visa, Mastercard, Bank transfer, PayPal, Neteller, Skrill, Crypto, Union Pay (UPOP) | Bank payments, Electronic payments, Bank cards, QR & Vouchers |
| Retail accounts losing money | 73.6% | 75.85% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: Pepperstone review · RoboForex review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is Pepperstone or RoboForex better?
Pepperstone has the higher TFB Score (92/100 vs 60/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are Pepperstone and RoboForex regulated?
Pepperstone: FCA, ASIC, CySEC, DFSA, SCB. RoboForex: FSC Belize. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, Pepperstone or RoboForex?
Pepperstone holds 3 tier-1 licences (FCA, ASIC and CySEC); RoboForex holds none. Tier-1 regulators have the strictest rules on client money. Your protection depends on which company opens your account.
What is the minimum deposit at Pepperstone and RoboForex?
Pepperstone: $10 (no minimum for domestic bank transfers). RoboForex: $10 (ECN account).
Which has tighter spreads, Pepperstone or RoboForex?
Published spreads start from 0.0 pips (Razor, FX) at Pepperstone and 0 pips (ECN and Prime; Pro and ProCent floating from 1.3 points) at RoboForex; commission: Pepperstone USD 3.50 per lot per side (Razor, FX and spot gold), RoboForex ECN: depends on traded volume; Pro and ProCent: 0%.
Do Pepperstone and RoboForex offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. Pepperstone: Pepperstone platform, MT4, MT5, TradingView, cTrader. RoboForex: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, R StocksTrader, MobileTrader, WebTrader.
What is the maximum leverage at Pepperstone and RoboForex?
Pepperstone: 1:200 for retail clients on FX (under its CMA licence, per its UAE pricing page). RoboForex: Up to 1:2000 (Pro and ProCent accounts; ECN up to 1:500, Prime up to 1:300; RoboForex Ltd, FSC Belize). Leverage depends on the company that opens your account and on your country.
How many retail accounts lose money at Pepperstone and RoboForex?
Pepperstone states 73.6% and RoboForex states 75.85% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with them.
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Forex trading at these brokers is done through CFDs (contracts for difference): you trade on the price moving up or down, without owning the currency itself.Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read the full risk warning