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      Bet on global price movements in £ per point

    • CFD trading

      Trade on 1000s of assets without owning them

    • Pricing

      Discover our tight spreads, plus all other possible fees

    • Risk management
    • Trading accounts
    • Trading hours
    • 24-hour trading
    • Maintenance schedule
    • Forex

      Get great rates on majors like EUR/USD, plus minors and exotics

    • Indices

      Enjoy 24-hour pricing on the UK100, US30 and more

    • Commodities

      Trade on metals, energies & softs, with oil spreads from 2 cents

    • Shares
    • ETFs
    • Currency indices
    • Dividends for index CFDs
    • Dividends for share CFDs
    • CFD forwards
    • TradingView

      Trade through the world-famous supercharts with great pricing

    • MetaTrader 5

      Explore the apex in trading automation with our execution tech

    • The Pepperstone platform
    • MetaTrader 4
    • cTrader
    • Trading tools
    • Navigating markets

      Latest news and analysis from our experts

    • The Daily Fix

      Your regular round-up of key events

    • Meet the analysts

      Our global team giving your trading the edge

    • Who we are

      Pepperstone was born from the dream of making trading better

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Pepperstone Pro

Explore Pro Account eligibility & features. Check your Eligibility.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for Pro status you must be able to say yes to 2 or more of the following questions:

Have you placed 10 significantly sized trades per quarter in the last year?

Do you have a financial instrument portfolio, including cash deposits, exceeding €500,000?

Do you work, or have you worked in the financial sector in a professional position, with knowledge of derivatives trading, for at least 1 year?

Lower Margin Requirement

Trade with lower margins than those required from retail clients.

Active Trader Program

Earn rebates on your Forex, Index & Commodities trading commissions and access a range of exclusive benefits.

Premium Rewards

Earn up to £6,000 per referral through our dedicated referral program.

Premium Services

Enjoy priority service with a dedicated relationship manager, guiding you every step of the way. Plus, gain access to exclusive events.

Access More Products

Pro clients have access to products that are restricted for retail investors such as Cryptocurrency CFDs and spread bets.

Important information

Before applying make sure you consider the retail client protections you'll lose.

  • Negative balance protection won't apply to you.
  • We'll use sophisticated language when communicating with you.
  • We may assume you have the relevant level of experience when deciding whether our products are appropriate for you.

VPS for Pro Traders

Elevate your trading experience with Pepperstone's VPS service.

    Find out more

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Am I eligible for the professional account?

    If you answer yes to at least two of these three questions, you’re eligible for a professional account:

    1. Have you placed 10 significantly sized trades per quarter in the last year?
    2. Do you have a financial instrument portfolio, including cash deposits, exceeding €500,000?
    3. Do you, or have you worked in the financial sector in a professional position, with knowledge of derivatives trading, for at least a year?
    How do I apply?

    I don't have an account with Pepperstone:

    1. Start your application to create a live account.
    2. Once your account is active, follow the steps below.

    I have an account with Pepperstone:

    1. Simply log into My Account.
    2. Select ‘Qualify as a Professional Client’ in the top right to register
    3. Provide requested documents and obtain a Professional Account
    What are the tax implications of switching to a Professional Account?

    There is no change to the tax status of the products we provide to our professional clients.

    What is included in the financial instrument portfolio?

    A financial portfolio includes cash, stocks, bonds, ISAs, trading accounts, mutual funds and SIPPs.

    It does not include real estate, company pensions and non-liquid assets.

    What can you do if you’re not eligible?

    You can still trade as a retail client and benefit from our low spreads, fast execution and award-winning support.

    How will you know when your account has been switched to a professional account?

    Your Relationship Manager will contact you by email notifying you that your account has been upgraded to professional. Your account and login details will not change.

    Why is the leverage being restricted?

    In 2018, ESMA (The European Securities and Markets Authority) imposed a range of leverage restrictions to retail traders, as CFD are considered high risk and complex products. These restrictions do not apply to Professional clients.

    How are my funds protected?

    As a Professional client, your funds are held in a segregated bank accounts and you remain eligible for FSCS protection up to £85,000.

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    Risk warning: Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 73.7% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

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