Pepperstone vs Revolut: Which Broker Suits You?
Pepperstone scores 3.6 and Revolut 3.0 out of 5 on our published methodology. Pepperstone leads on Costs & Fees, Platform & Tools and Regulation & Trust, and they tie on Asset Range and Account Access & Support. Both accept clients in the UK, the EU and other countries.
Score by score
Each category is scored 1–5 using our published methodology. The overall score is the plain average of the first five; ease of use is shown separately.
Key facts side by side
| Pepperstone | Revolut | |
|---|---|---|
| What you own | CFDs only | Real assets |
| Available assets | Forex and CFDs across major asset classes | Stocks, ETFs and crypto, with the menu varying by country |
| Regulated by | FCA, ASIC, CySEC, DFSA and others | Varies by region: FCA in the UK, an EU entity in the EEA |
| Stands out for | Raw spreads with a choice of MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView | Investing built into an app millions already have open |
| Watch out for | Derivatives only — there is nothing here to buy and hold | A narrow menu with tiered free-trade limits; not a dedicated broker |
| Accepts clients in | The UK, the EU and other countries | The UK, the EU and other countries |
Is Pepperstone cheaper than Revolut?
On our Costs & Fees score, Pepperstone rates 4/5 against Revolut’s 3/5, so it is generally the cheaper of the two for the costs we assess: commissions, spreads, currency conversion and account fees. Fees differ by country and account type and change often, so check both brokers’ current price lists before you choose.
Which is safer, Pepperstone or Revolut?
Pepperstone is regulated by FCA, ASIC, CySEC, DFSA and others; Revolut by Varies by region: FCA in the UK, an EU entity in the EEA. Pepperstone scores higher on our Regulation & Trust measure (4/5 against 3/5). Which company holds your account, and which investor compensation scheme covers it, depends on where you live. Compensation schemes cover a broker failing, never investment losses.
Which is better for beginners?
On ease of use for a beginner, which sits outside the overall score, Pepperstone scores 2/5 and Revolut 5/5. Revolut is the gentler place to start. Beginners should know that CFDs are leveraged derivatives rather than ownership, and that most retail accounts trading them lose money.
Who each one tends to suit
Pepperstone
- Tends to suit
- Forex & CFD trading
- Stands out for
- Raw spreads with a choice of MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView
- Watch out for
- Derivatives only — there is nothing here to buy and hold
Revolut
- Tends to suit
- Investing inside a banking app
- Stands out for
- Investing built into an app millions already have open
- Watch out for
- A narrow menu with tiered free-trade limits; not a dedicated broker
More head-to-heads
Scores and facts come from our own reviews as of September 2026 and follow one published methodology. Plain Investor has no commercial relationship with either broker. This is general education, not personal financial advice. Fees, features and regulation change, so confirm current terms with each broker before opening an account.