Broker availability
Yes — Pepperstone is available in Germany
Pepperstone accepts clients from Germany. Regulated by CySEC & ASIC.
Availability last verified: April 2026
Broker availability in 🇩🇪 Germany
158 / 340 brokers158 out of 340 brokers in our database accept clients from Germany (46% availability). See all available brokers →
| Regulator | CySEC, ASIC | SEC, MAS | MAS, CFTC | SEC, MAS |
| Min. deposit | $200 | $0 | $100 | $250 |
| Spread from | 0 pips | 0.2 pips | 0.8 pips | 0.6 pips |
| Max leverage | 500 | 4 | 200 | 200 |
| Available | ✓ Yes | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account |
Min. deposit
$200
Spread from
0 pips
Max leverage
500
BrokerRank score
4.12 / 5
Trading conditions in 🇩🇪 Germany
Regulated by BaFin + ESMA (MiFID II). Max forex leverage: 1:30. Permitted instruments: Forex, CFDs, Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Options. German residents are protected by MiFID II ESMA leverage limits. Abgeltungsteuer (25% + solidarity surcharge) applies to all capital gains.
Comparing Pepperstone with other brokers available to Germany traders.
Regulated by
CySEC, ASIC
Headquarters
Melbourne, Australia
Founded
2010
Min. deposit
$200
BrokerRank score
4.12 / 5
Markets
crypto, forex, stocks
Yes — Pepperstone accepts clients from Germany. The broker is regulated by CySEC and ASIC. You can open a live account directly through their website.
The top-rated brokers available in Germany include Interactive Brokers, Forex.com, IG Group. All are verified to accept clients from Germany and are regulated by reputable authorities.
Using a VPN to circumvent geo-restrictions violates Pepperstone's terms of service and can result in account closure or frozen funds. It also leaves you without regulatory protection. We strongly recommend using a broker that is properly licensed to serve your country.
Yes — forex trading is legal in Germany and regulated by BaFin + ESMA (MiFID II). The maximum permitted leverage for forex is 1:30. Only brokers licensed in Germany or operating under an approved passporting arrangement can legally serve retail clients.
Forex: up to 1:30. Stocks: up to 1:5. These limits are set by BaFin + ESMA (MiFID II) and apply to all licensed brokers serving Germany residents. German residents are protected by MiFID II ESMA leverage limits. Abgeltungsteuer (25% + solidarity surcharge) applies to all capital gains.
Traders in Germany regulated by BaFin + ESMA (MiFID II) can access the following instruments: Forex, CFDs, Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Options. German residents are protected by MiFID II ESMA leverage limits. Abgeltungsteuer (25% + solidarity surcharge) applies to all capital gains.
158 out of 340 brokers in the BrokerRank database accept clients from Germany. The top-rated options include Interactive Brokers, Forex.com, IG Group. You can see the full list on our Germany brokers page.