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Pepperstone Pro

Access Premium Service for Professional Traders

Apply for a Professional Client Account

As a Pepperstone Pro client, gain access to higher leverage, exclusive account features and qualify for our popular Active Trader program where you’ll earn cash rebates for your trades. Apply or reclassify your account in minutes!

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Key Features

Higher Leverage

Ability to increase your leverage beyond what is offered to non-Premium customers

Premium Rewards

A dedicated referral program where you can earn up to $5,000 per referral

Active Trader Program

Earn cash rebates and save on trading costs when you trade in certain volumes with our Active Trader Program

Dedicated Relationship Manager

Get a dedicated relationship manager to look after all your trading needs and receive priority service

Credit Facilities

Benefit from bespoke cash-in-transit facilities,* credit limits or margin call levels to enhance the power of your trading

Large Size Execution

Get custom trading sizes to improve your execution

Pepperstone Pro Account Leverage

A 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
Major Indices 1:20 Up to 1:400
Minor Indices 1:10 Up to 1:100
Currency Indices 1:10 Up to 1:200
Gold & Silver 1:20 Up to 1:500
Metals 1:10 Up to 1:100
Energies 1:10 Up to 1:100
Soft Commodities 1:10 Up to 1:50
Cryptocurrencies 1:2 Up to 1:10
Stocks & ETFs 1:5 Up to 1:20


Eligibility Criteria

To enjoy all the benefits of Pepperstone Pro, you'll need to meet one of the following eligibility criteria. 

Sophisticated Investor Test1Wealth Test2
Criteria 1


Demonstrate your knowledge by completing our short, online Knowledge Quiz
Criteria 1 

Minimum net assets of AUD$2.5 million3
ANDOR
Criteria 2


You’ve traded leveraged FX or CFDs 20 times per quarter for at least 4 quarters in the preceding 2 years with a notional value of AUD$50,000 or more

OR


Work or have worked in the financial sector for at least one year in a professional position which requires knowledge of FX or CFDs
Criteria 2


Minimum gross income AUD$250,000 for each of the last 2 years3
If you’re eligible, it’s simple:
1. Log into your Secure Client Area


2. Select Pepperstone Pro in the top right-hand-side of the screen 


3. Select 'Start Sophisticated Investor Application'


4. Pass the Knowledge Quiz, and provide evidence of your trading experience or sufficient work experience in the financial sector
1. Log into your Secure Client Area.


2. Select Pepperstone Pro in the top right-hand-side of the screen                                                                                                                                  

3. Select 'Start Wealth Application'                        

4. You’ll be asked to submit proof of eligibility as certified by your accountant                                                                                               

What Protections Do Pro Clients Lose?

As a Pepperstone Pro, the following restrictions won't apply to you:

  • 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 provider Australian Financial Complaints Authority (‘AFCA’), you may be treated differently given your status as an experienced wholesale investor and your matter may be excluded at AFCA’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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pepperstone Pro?
What’s the difference between a Pepperstone retail and Pro account?
Why does my accountant need to certify my eligibility?
What happens after I provide the accountant’s certificate of eligibility?
What can you do if you’re not eligible?
How will you know when your account has been switched to a Pepperstone Pro account?
If I qualify for Pepperstone Pro (wholesale client status), will all of my accounts be reclassified?
Will my level of client money protection change?
If I apply to Pepperstone Pro, will my account type, spreads and commissions change?
If I do not qualify now under the Sophisticated Investor criteria, can that change and what is the process?
What to do if your ADF form has expired?
Do we treat Individual, Trust, and Company accounts the same way?
How do I find out more?

Start trading as a professional today

Apply or reclassify your account in minutes.

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Contact Us

There are plenty of ways to get in touch with us, wherever you are in the world.

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^For more details on our refer a friend program for Pepperstone Pro clients, you can view the terms and conditions here.

1An eligible client that meets the requirements of the Sophisticated Investor test is someone who we believe has previous experience that allows them to assess:

  • the merits of the product or service; and
  • the value of the product or service; and
  • the risks associated with holding the product; and
  • the client's own information needs; and
  • the adequacy of the information given by the licensee; and
  • requests that Pepperstone consider my experience for the purposes of becoming a Sophisticated Investor as defined under 761GA Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (‘the Act’).

2Clients that qualify as being treated as wholesale clients pursuant to section 761G(7)(c) of the Corporations Act 2001.

3Accountants certificate - 2 year expiry

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Risk Warning: Trading CFDs and FX is risky. It isn't suitable for everyone and if you are a professional client, you could lose substantially more than your initial investment. You don't own or have rights in the underlying assets. Past performance is no indication of future performance and tax laws are subject to change. The information on this website is general in nature and doesn't take into account your personal objectives, financial circumstances, or needs. You should consider whether you’re part of our target market by reviewing our TMD, and read our PDS and other legal documents to ensure you fully understand the risks before you make any trading decisions. We encourage you to seek independent advice if necessary.

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