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IronFX vs Pepperstone

IronFX or Pepperstone – which is better for UK traders 2025? Compare IronFX and Pepperstone in this detailed breakdown of their platforms, features and fees.

IronFX vs Pepperstone Comparison Table 2025
IronFX	Pepperstone

3.8	4.8
IronFX is ranked #37 among CFD brokers.	Pepperstone is ranked #1 among CFD brokers.
Review	Review
IronFX, established in 2010, is a highly regulated broker specialising in forex and CFDs. This acclaimed company provides access to over 500 markets for more than 1.5 million clients in 180 countries. Traders benefit from multiple account options with competitive rates via the MT4 platform, alongside 24/5 customer support available in 30 languages.	Founded in Australia in 2010, Pepperstone is a highly regarded broker specialising in forex and CFDs. Serving more than 400,000 clients globally, it provides access to over 1,300 financial instruments through popular platforms like MT4, MT5, cTrader, and TradingView. Its fee structure is both low and transparent. With regulation by reputable bodies such as the FCA, ASIC, and CySEC, Pepperstone guarantees a safe trading environment for traders at every level.
	CFDs and FX are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 75.1% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs.
Pros
In addition to MT4, the broker also provides various services such as copy trading, a VPS solution, and PAMM/MAM accounts. IronFX offers both fixed and floating spread accounts, appealing to novices and seasoned traders alike. Traders gain access to the renowned Trading Central research tool, featuring automated AI analytics and round-the-clock support. IronFX is a well-established firm regulated by respected authorities such as the CySEC, FCA, and FSCA. The broker regularly hosts trading competitions with cash rewards and provides welcome bonuses for new clients. The IronFX Academy provides outstanding educational resources for traders of all levels, from beginners to advanced.	Pepperstone offers rapid execution speeds of approximately 30ms, enabling swift order processing and execution, making it ideal for traders. We provide support for top-tier charting platforms such as MT4, MT5, TradingView, and cTrader. These tools accommodate different short-term trading methods, including algorithmic trading. In recent years, Pepperstone has significantly enhanced the deposit and withdrawal process. By 2025, clients can use Apple Pay and Google Pay, while 2024 saw the introduction of PIX and SPEI for customers in Brazil and Mexico. Pepperstone presents itself as an economical choice for traders, offering spreads as low as 0.0 in its Razor account. The Active Trader programme provides rebates up to 30% on indices and commodities, plus $3 per lot on forex. Over the years, Pepperstone has consistently garnered recognition from DayTrading.com’s annual awards. Recently, it was honoured as the 'Best Overall Broker' in 2025 and was the 'Best Forex Broker' runner-up the same year. Our award-winning customer support can be accessed through phone, email, or live chat. During tests, response times have consistently been under 5 minutes. Pepperstone now offers spread betting via TradingView, delivering a streamlined and tax-efficient trading experience with sophisticated analytical tools.
Cons
It is unfortunate that the broker lacks advanced software options like MT5 or TradingView, restricting choice for seasoned traders. Commissions in zero-spread accounts begin at £13.50 per lot, almost twice the industry standard. In comparison to top brokers, IronFX provides a limited range of share CFDs.	Pepperstone's demo accounts expire after 30 days, which may not provide sufficient time to explore various platforms and evaluate trading strategies. Pepperstone doesn't offer cTrader Copy, a favoured feature for copying trades found in the cTrader platform, which is available on other platforms such as IC Markets. However, Pepperstone has launched its own user-friendly copy trading app. Despite broadening its market range, the crypto options remain limited compared to brokers like eToro, and there is no facility for investing in actual coins.
Awards
Best Online Trading Platform (2019) Best Broker of the Year (2019) Most Trustworthy Forex Broker Global (2019) Best Online Trading & Financial Services Company (2020) Best Online Forex Trading Platform (2021) International Online Currency Trading Platform of the Year (2021) Most Outstanding Online Trading Partners Program (2022)	Best Overall Broker - DayTrading.com 2025 Best Forex Broker Runner Up - DayTrading.com 2025 Best Trading App Runner Up - DayTrading.com 2025 Best MT4/MT5 Broker Runner Up - DayTrading.com 2025 Best TradingView Broker Runner Up - DayTrading.com 2025 Best Forex Broker - DayTrading.com 2024 Best Overall Broker - DayTrading.com 2023 Best Trading App - DayTrading.com 2022 Best Forex Broker - DayTrading.com 2021
FCA Regulated
Yes	Yes
Instruments
Forex, Indices, Shares, Futures, Commodities, Metals (all CFDs)	CFDs, Forex, Currency Indices, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, ETFs, Crypto (only Pro clients), Spread Betting
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$100	$0
Payment Methods
Credit Cards Debit Card FasaPay Neteller Perfect Money Skrill Wire Transfer	Apple Pay Credit Cards Debit Card Google Pay Mastercard Neteller PayPal Skrill Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	0.01 Lots
Regulator
CySEC, FCA, FSCA, BMA / Bermuda	FCA, ASIC, CySEC, DFSA, CMA, BaFin, SCB
Mobile Apps
Android, iOS, WebTrader	iOS & Android
Trading App
	Pepperstone shines with top-tier integration with MT4, MT5, cTrader, and TradingView, ideal for traders using these major platforms. They offer stable mobile trading, boosted by Pepperstone's rapid execution speeds and extensive asset variety. It recently achieved second place in DayTrading.com's 2025 'Best Trading App' award.
iOS App Rating
2.1	4.4
Android App Rating
2.5	4.1
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
MetaTrader 4
Yes	Yes
MetaTrader 5
No	Yes
cTrader
No	Yes
AlgoTrader
No	No
OmniTrader
No	No
TradingView
No	Yes
Autochartist
Yes	Yes
eSignal
No	No
Trading Central
Yes	No
STP Account
Yes	Yes
ECN Account
Yes	Yes
DMA Account
No	Yes
MAM Account
Yes	Yes
PAMM Account
Yes	No
LAMM Account
Yes	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	Yes
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
Yes	Yes
Market Maker
Yes	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	Yes
Auto Trading
Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader	Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
Yes	Yes
Copy Trading Platform
The TradeCopier service enables aspiring investors to mirror the strategies of leading traders instantly. This tool offers novices an opportunity to learn from seasoned investors, while strategy providers have the potential to earn performance fees.	Pepperstone offers the replication of skilled traders' strategies via MetaTrader Signals, DupliTrade, and its new proprietary copy trading app, in collaboration with Pelican Trading. This service, available in select regions, grants access to numerous experienced traders and customized risk settings. However, it does not support cTrader Copy, which might discourage traders who prefer Spotware's platform.
Social Trading
Yes	No
Trade Signals
Yes	Yes (Via Chartist Software)
VPS Hosting
Yes	Yes
Tournaments
Yes	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
3%	$0
Islamic Account
Yes	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP AUD JPY PLN CZK	USD EUR GBP CAD AUD NZD JPY CHF HKD SGD
Commodities
Cocoa Coffee Copper Corn Cotton Soybeans Sugar Oil Wheat Natural Gas Gold Silver Platinum Palladium	Gold Silver Oil Corn Palladium Precious Metals Platinum Copper Gasoline Cocoa Coffee Cotton Livestock Sugar Wheat Natural Gas Soybeans Orange Juice Aluminium Nickel Zinc
CFD
IronFX offers over 300 instruments across forex, equities, commodities, and index CFDs. Leverage varies from 1:30 to 1:1000, based on the trader's account location. Exceptional technical analysis tools are available, featuring 30 built-in indicators and 9 different chart time frames.	In our recent assessment, Pepperstone remains a top-tier CFD broker, renowned for its speed and reliability. With execution times averaging 30ms and a remarkable 99.90% fill rate, traders benefit from a smooth experience free from requotes and dealing desk disruptions. Additionally, it offers extensive opportunities with access to more than 1,300 assets.
Leverage
1:30 (FCA), 1:30 (CySEC), 1:500 (FSCA), 1:1000 (BM)	1:30 (Retail), 1:500 (Pro)
FTSE Spread
140	1.0
GBPUSD Spread<
0.8	0.4
Oil Spread
3	2.5
Stocks Spread
Variable	0.02
Forex
IronFX provides a robust choice of 80 currency pairs for traders. Utilise the market-leading MT4 platform, which includes various forex research tools. However, be aware that commission fees in zero-spread accounts are steep, starting at $13.50 per lot.	Pepperstone provides forex spreads on the EUR/USD averaging just 0.12 pips with their Razor account. This is highly competitive. Their extensive portfolio includes over 100 currency pairs, which exceeds what most rivals offer. Furthermore, Pepperstone stands out by offering three unique currency indices: USDX, EURX, and JPYX, which are rare on other platforms. They have been recognised with our 'Best Forex Broker' award twice.
Assets
80+	100+
GBPUSD Spread
0.8	0.4
EURUSD Spread
0.7	0.1
EURGBP Spread
0.9	0.4
Currency Indices
	USD EUR JPY
Cryptocurrency
	Pepperstone remains a highly reputable crypto broker. Despite an average range of digital currencies, traders can access popular options like Bitcoin and altcoins such as Ripple with leverage up to 1:10. Its crypto indices offer comprehensive insights into digital currency markets, a feature unmatched by many other platforms.
Spread
	BTC 30, ETH 0
Coins
	BCH BTC ETH LTC DASH ADA LINK DOGE EOS DOT XRP XLM XTZ UNI BNB
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

IronFX	Pepperstone
Review	Review
	CFDs and FX are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 75.1% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs.
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