Pepperstone vs Tickmill — which is cheaper for raw-spread trading?
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Broker review: Pepperstone
Pepperstone is a BaFin-regulated broker offering razor-sharp spreads, zero minimum deposit, and excellent execution across MT4, MT5, cTrader, and TradingView.
Broker review: Tickmill
Tickmill offers the lowest raw spread commissions in the industry ($2/lot/side), dual CySEC+FCA regulation, and solid execution for serious EU forex traders.
Which broker has the lowest forex spreads in Europe?
Exness, Pepperstone, and Tickmill offer the lowest EUR/USD spreads in Europe, all advertising raw spreads from 0.0 pips during liquid sessions. On a commission-inclusive basis, Tickmill Pro is marginally the cheapest at $6 round-turn per standard lot, followed by Exness Raw and Pepperstone Razor at $7 each.
Standard vs Raw Spread account — which should I choose?
Choose a Raw Spread account if you trade more than 5 standard lots per month or use automated strategies. Choose a Standard account if you trade occasionally or prefer a single all-inclusive cost number. Raw accounts cost less per trade above that volume threshold; Standard accounts are simpler below it.
Is Tickmill a safe broker in 2026?
Tickmill is safe for EU clients via Tickmill Europe Ltd (CySEC 278/15). The group additionally holds FCA, FSCA and FSA Seychelles licences. EU clients get ICF compensation up to EUR 20,000, segregated funds at tier-one banks and ESMA negative balance protection.