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IC Markets vs Pepperstone

Updated Aug 07, 2026, 14:35 BST · Independently reviewed and ranked by our editorial team

Key Differences

IC Markets has the higher overall Editorial Score (9.5 vs 9.4).
Pepperstone has the lower minimum deposit ($0 vs $200).
IC Markets executes trades faster on average (35 ms vs 45 ms).
Pepperstone holds licenses from more regulators (4 vs 2), spreading regulatory risk further.

Head-to-Head Rating Index

IC MarketsPepperstone

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	IC Markets	Pepperstone
Editorial Score	9.5	9.4
Trading Environment	AA	AA
Avg. Execution Speed	35 ms	45 ms
Minimum Deposit	$200	$0
Max Leverage	1:500	1:400
Spread From	0 pips	0 pips
Platforms	cTrader, MT4, MT5, TradingView	cTrader, MT4, MT5, TradingView
Regulation	ASIC, CySEC	ASIC, CySEC, DFSA, FCA
Get Started	Visit	Visit

Comparing IC Markets, Pepperstone side by side across regulation, platforms, fees, and account conditions to help you decide which broker better fits your trading style.

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Key Differences

Head-to-Head Rating Index

Full Side-by-Side Comparison

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