Despite being a highly regulated broker, Pepperstone still commits to giving rewards through its referral and active trader programs. How to make benefit from them?

There are many reasons why a trader chooses to register in a specific broker. It could be about the fees and commissions, trading conditions, popularity, instrument ions, regulations, or others. Another thing that you might want to look into is the availability of bonus programs. Most brokers make special offers for their clients, but these kinds of deals are usually hard to find in well-regulated brokers due to safety reasons.

Still, Pepperstone manages to provide special programs that still adhere to strict regulations by official authorities where they're registered with. Founded in 2010, Pepperstone is a leading brokerage firm that offers some of the best technological solutions and trading conditions in the market. The company is regulated by several respected authorities including ASIC, FCA, DFSA, SCB, CMA, CySEC, and BaFIN. Although not in the form of attractive deposit bonuses and such, Pepperstone rewards are still worth it considering their commitment as an experienced broker to give the best for their clients.

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Unique Referral Program

Pepperstone's referral program is a type of offer that gives special rewards to traders for inviting new clients, either their friends or family, to register and trade with the broker. There are two versions of refer-a-friend programs depending on whether you are a Pro or retail client.

 

For Professional Clients

This program offers up to $1000 cash rebate bonus for inviting a new client, depending on which level of deposit and trading requirements your friend meets. However, please note that you and your friends must both be Pepperstone Pro clients to be eligible for this program. There is no limit as to how many friends you can invite.

The following are the steps that you should follow to get the bonus:

  1. Invite your friend to open an account in Pepperstone. It doesn't matter whether the account is a Standard or Razor type.
  2. Ask your friend to state your email address under the "How Did You Hear of Us" section under the Account Preferences in the application form. Another option is for you to go to the "Rewards" tab in your secure client area and specify your friend's full name and email address.
  3. To receive the bonus, your friend must be approved as a Pepperstone Pro client and meet the minimum deposit value and trade requirements within 90 days of opening the account.
  4. Once it's done, the cash rebate will immediately be transferred to both your and your friend's trading account within 30 days.

Here is the full tier list, requirements, and rewards that you can get in this program:

💲Your Friend's Deposit

💱Your Friend's Trade

(Standard lots, Round trip)

🎁Rewards that You'll Each Get
$500
  • 2.5 lots (Forex CFDs)
  • 5 lots (Commodity CFDs)
  • 25 lots (Index CFDs)
$50
$1000
  • 5 lots (Forex CFDs)
  • 10 lots (Commodity CFDs)
  • 50 lots (Index CFDs)
$100
$5000
  • 50 lots (Forex CFDs)
  • 100 lots (Commodity CFDs)
  • 500 lots (Index CFDs)
$1,000

 

For Retail Clients

The main difference between the programs for Pro and retail clients is the prize. In this version, clients will receive 20 commission-free trades instead of cash rebates. But apart from that, the main idea is still the same: you'll need to refer a friend to trade with Pepperstone and you both will receive the rewards.

Follow these steps to receive the bonus:

  1. Invite your friend to open a live trading account in Pepperstone (either a Standard or Razor account).
  2. Ask your friend to state your email address under the "How Did You Hear of Us" section under the Account Preferences in the application form. Another option is for you to go to the "Rewards" tab in your secure client area and specify your friend's full name and email address.
  3. To get the bonus, your friend must deposit at least $1000 within 90 days of opening their account.
  4. Once your friend meets the minimum deposit required within the 90 days period, Pepperstone will immediately apply the 20 commission-free trades on eligible forex and share CFDs to both your and your friend's account within 30 days.

It is worth noting that the rewards are only redeemable up to a maximum value of $600 per trade. Also, aside from commissions, other fees and charges like swap fees might still be applicable to your trade.

 

Active Trader Program

The second rewards program is aimed at loyal, high-volume clients of Pepperstone. Essentially, it rewards traders for trading a certain amount within a month. The bonus mainly comes in the form of discounts on commissions and it is based on your trading volume (standard lots) per month. So, the higher you trade, the more discount bonus you can get. Unlike other programs, these rebates are refunded daily and given directly to your trading account after a position is closed.

 

Where to Find the Information on the Official Broker Site?

  • This information is reported per Feb 17 2023.
  • We can not ensure if this offering is still available or remain the same in future.
  • The broker announcement page may or may not exist anymore, You may explore Pepperstone homepage and try to find "Promotion" section on the menu, footer, etc, to ensure the availability and validity of this promotion.

 

How It Works

The discount bonus will be rewarded based on your tier. The discounts are applied to a list of forex, indices, and commodities based on the minimum spread. In order to remain a member of this program, you'll be required to meet the volume requirement for at least 3 months period.

Tiers Forex Index and Commodities Trading Volume Requirements (Lots)
Discount per Lot Spread Reduction Forex Lots Commodity Lots Index Lots
Tier 1 $1 10%
Tier 2 $2 20% 200 - 1,500 400 - 3,000 2,000 - 15,000
Tier 3 $3 30% > 1,501 >3,001 >15,001

For example, if your total forex volume traded in a month is 500 lots, then you fall under tier 2. Based on the table above, tier 2 members shall receive $2 per lot for forex and a 20% of spread reduction for indices and commodities. Note that you will still get the reward even if your trading volume in Pepperstone does not meet the minimum requirement for the other two asset classes.

 

Additional Bonuses

  • Priority client support: get a dedicated account manager who will work exclusively with you and offer you premium client services as well as guidance to help you reach your personal trading goals.
  • VPS hosting: Pepperstone Pro clients will get an additional VPS hosting tool that enables traders to run automated strategies and make benefits from low latency edge infrastructure.
  • Advanced insights and reports: gain valuable insights from Pepperston's exclusive market analysis tool, daily Autochartist signals, the MT4 and MT5 functionality, and excellent trade reporting.

 

How to Participate

In order to participate in the Active Trader Program, you can simply send an email to [email protected] or talk to your dedicated account manager about joining the program. Your eligibility will be reviewed based on your monthly performance and trading volume.

 

In a Nutshell

Based on the explanation above, we can see that Pepperstone offers excellent programs for both Pro and retail traders. You can earn various types of rewards depending on your capabilities and performance. The referral program is a good example of earning extra income without having to open a single trade. All you need is to invite new clients and you will get rewarding cash or commission.

Where to Find the Information on the Official Broker Site?

  • This information is reported per Apr 25 2024.
  • We can not ensure if this offering is still available or remain the same in future.
  • The broker announcement page may or may not exist anymore, You may explore Pepperstone homepage and try to find "Promotion" section on the menu, footer, etc, to ensure the availability and validity of this promotion.

Meanwhile, the Active Trader Program in particular will reward you with a daily rebate, which allows you to offset part of your trading costs. That being said, you can earn bonuses simply by carrying on your monthly trading routine as long as it meets the requirements of the program.

Bonus programs can be a fun way to earn extra benefits from your broker. You can use these bonuses for various purposes, such as reducing your trading costs, maximizing your trade's efficiency, and more.

 


Pepperstone is an award-winning broker offering various trading instruments including forex, CFD, and crypto. This Australian broker is regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).