FXFlat vs Pepperstone: licences compared

Side-by-side view of each broker's licences, regulator tiers and key facts. Remember that protection depends on which entity holds your account.

AttributeFXFlatPepperstone
Licence Score60Moderate78Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record17
1 FCA United Kingdom —Licensed · FRN 684312
1 ASIC Australia —Licensed · AFSL 414530
1 BaFin Germany LicensedLicensed
2 CySEC Cyprus —Licensed · Licence 388/20
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates —Licensed
3 CMA (Kenya) Kenya —Licensed
3 SCB Bahamas —Licensed
Founded20042010
HeadquartersGermanyAustralia
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5, ProprietaryMT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView
Minimum deposit—No minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is FXFlat or Pepperstone better regulated?

Pepperstone has the higher Licence Score (78 vs 60), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both FXFlat and Pepperstone?

Both are matched to licences from BaFin.

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