Comparison Pepperstone vs Plus500

The InvestorGreg.net broker comparisons assess over a dozen different brokers, finding the best online trading brokers. This comparison page compares Pepperstone vs Plus500. Is Pepperstone or Plus500 a better online broker?

Firstly, let’s compare commission fees provided by these brokers for regular transactions. The commission fee of Pepperstone on regular transactions of the stock exchange is from 0.4 pips, and Plus500 has a commission fee of from 0.45%. For trading in Forex, the commission fee of Pepperstone is from 0.0 pips + $3.50 commission, while the commission fee of Plus500 is from 0.6 pips. We can also analyze commission fees for trading CFD: they are from 0.3 pips in Pepperstone vs from 0.065% in Plus500. And for summarizing a complete picture, we should see trading in the metal market, where these brikers provide the following commissions: from 0.5 pips and from 0.03% for Pepperstone and Plus500, respectively. The full online broker reviews contains more detailed information on the brokers’ commission fees.

Investors should always know about types of online trading supported by broker and about tools provided by them in trading. It is very important information as well. Let’s compare them. are Pepperstone provides customers with Stocks Trading, Forex Trading, Crypto Trading, and Plus500 provides customers with Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Forex Trading, Futures Trading, Crypto Trading. As for platforms, Pepperstone offers Desktop Platform (Windows), Desktop Platform (MacOS), Web Platform, MT4, MT5, Android App, iOS App, while Plus500 offers Web Platform, Android App, iOS App.

In conclusion, when comparing the two online brokers, we should pay our attention to the year and country of foundation, the regulatory authorities and ways to withdraw funds. Pepperstone was established in 2010 in Australia, and it is regulated by ASIC, FCA. And Plus500 was established in 2008 in Israel, and it is regulated by FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FMA, MAS, ISA, ASIC. Withdrawal of funds from Pepperstone can be done using Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard with a withdrawal fee of free. And Plus500 provides the ability to withdraw funds using Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard with a withdrawal fee of £0. The time for withdrawal in Pepperstone is 3 - 5 business days, and that one in Plus500 is 1-2 working days.

As a result, the rating of Pepperstone is 4.6 stars versus that of Plus500 of 4 stars.

Overall Rating

 
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
 
Pepperstone
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
Plus500
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education

Fees

Fees
Stock
ETFs
Options
Mutual Funds
Bonds
Forex Spreads
CFDs
Futures
Metals
Cryptocurrency
Pepperstone
Stock
From 0.4 pips
ETFs
N/A
Options
N/A
Mutual Funds
N/A
Bonds
N/A
Forex Spreads
From 0.0 pips + $3.50 commission
CFDs
From 0.3 pips
Futures
From 0.3 pips
Metals
From 0.5 pips
Cryptocurrency
no commissions
Plus500
Stock
From 0.45%
ETFs
From £0
Options
From 2 pips
Mutual Funds
-
Bonds
-
Forex Spreads
From 0.6 pips
CFDs
From 0.065%
Futures
From 0.03%
Metals
From 0.03%
Cryptocurrency
From 0.47%

Types of trading

Types of trading
Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Pepperstone
Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Plus500
Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading

Platforms

Platforms
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
MT4
MT5
Pepperstone
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
MT4
MT5
Plus500
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
MT4
MT5

Tools

Tools
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account
Pepperstone
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account
Plus500
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account

Mobile App

Mobile App
Android App
iOS App
Pepperstone
Android App
iOS App
Plus500
Android App
iOS App

Deposits

Deposits
Minimum deposit
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
PayPal
Pepperstone
Minimum deposit
$0
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
PayPal
Plus500
Minimum deposit
£100
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
PayPal

Withdrawals

Withdrawals
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Withdrawal Fee
Pepperstone
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
3 - 5 business days
Withdrawal Fee
Free
Plus500
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
1-2 working days
Withdrawal Fee
£0

Security & Fairness

Security & Fairness
Сountry of Origin
Year Founded
Regulated By
Pepperstone
Сountry of Origin
Australia
Year Founded
2010
Regulated By
ASIC, FCA
Plus500
Сountry of Origin
Israel
Year Founded
2008
Regulated By
FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FMA, MAS, ISA, ASIC

Customer Service

Customer Service
Phone
Email
Live Chat
 
Pepperstone
Phone
+61 3 9020 0155
Email
support@pepperstone.com
Live Chat
Yes
Plus500
Phone
-
Email
Yes
Live Chat
Yes

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