Pepperstone Pro
Access exclusive features like higher leverage, cash rebates and premium rewards.

Benefits of Pepperstone Pro
Higher Leverage
Increase your leverage beyond what is offered to retail customers, up to 1:500
Volume-based rebates
Earn cash rebates and save on trading costs with our Active Trader Program.
Premium Rewards
Be rewarded for each Pro approved client referral through our dedicated refer a friend program.
Dedicated Relationship Manager
Enjoy priority service with a dedicated relationship manager, helping you every step of the way.
Exclusive Premium Events
Attend exclusive trading, sporting and cultural events including education seminars with trading experts.
Flexible trading sizes
Scale your trading sizes based on your preferences.
Am I eligible to become a professional client?
To enjoy all the benefits of Pepperstone Pro, you'll need to meet both, the Experience and Wealth criteria, as detailed below.
Criteria 1
You need to have regularly traded over the last year, placing at least 40 leveraged trades with a minimum notional value of $50,000
or
Criteria 2
You need to provide us with proof of employment in a regulated financial institution. Your position must demonstrate knowledge of derivatives trading and you should have worked in this role for at least 2 years.
Criteria 1
Minimum net assets of $1 million
or
Criteria 2
Financial portfolios, secondary properties and other tangible assets worth $1 million or more.
1. If you're new to Pepperstone, you can open an account here.
2. If you're an existing client, simply log into My Account.
3. Select Pepperstone Pro in the top right-hand-side of the screen
4. Click Qualify as a Professional Client in the top right-hand side of your secure client area to register
5. Start Trading
What Protections Do Pro Clients Lose?
Lower leverage implemented;
Compulsory margin close-out at 50%;
Retail negative balance protection
Retail disclosure information
We’re not required under the Corporations Act to provide wholesale clients with access to our Internal Dispute Resolution process but we’ll still make this service available to you at no cost.
While you can still access the external dispute resolution providers Australian Financial Complaints Authority (‘AFCA’) and Dubai Financial Services Authority (‘DFSA’) you may be treated differently given your status as an experienced wholesale investor and your matter may be excluded at AFCA or DFSA’s discretion.
There’s no requirement to issue you a product disclosure statement (PDS), financial services guide (FSG), and disclosures (although these will remain available on our website for you to review).
We may assume a level of knowledge and experience when assessing whether our products are appropriate for you.
The risks and other important information are detailed in the Wholesale Client Information Statement.
Pepperstone Pro account leverage
A Pepperstone Pro account enables you more flexibility on leverage.
Instrument | Retail | Professional |
---|---|---|
Forex Major | 1:30 | Up to 1:500 |
Forex Minor | 1:20 | Up to 1:500 |
Forex NDF | 1:10 | Up to 1:10 |
Major Indices | 1:20 | Up to 1:400 |
Minor Indices | 1:10 | Up to 1:100 |
Currency Indices | 1:5 | Up to 1:200 |
Gold | 1:20 | Up to 1:500 |
Metals | 1:10 | Up to 1:500 |
Energies | 1:10 | Up to 1:143 |
Soft Commodities | 1:10 | Up to 1:50 |
Cryptocurrencies | 1:2 | Up to 1:10 |
Stocks & ETFs | 1:5 | Up to 1:20 |
Frequently asked questions
If you answer yes to question 1 and 2 or 3, you’re eligible for a professional account:
Own assets to the value of $1mil + made up of financial portfolios, secondary properties, and other tangible assets.
Have traded 40+ times leveraged trades with a notional value of $50,000 or more in the past year
Have worked in the financial sector in the past two years in a position which exposes you to leveraged trading
I don't have an account with Pepperstone:
Start your application to create a live account.
Once your account is active, follow the steps below.
I have an account with Pepperstone:
Contact us
There is no change to the tax status of the products we provide to our professional clients.
A financial portfolio includes cash, stocks, bonds, real estate, non-liquid assets, ISAs, trading accounts, mutual funds and SIPPs.
It does not include real estate, company pensions and non-liquid assets.
You can still trade as a retail client and benefit from our low spreads, fast execution and award-winning support.
