Which Pepperstone accounts accept US citizens
Last checkedPepperstone has no general investment account to open, whatever your nationality.
At a glance
| Account | Verdict | Last checked |
|---|---|---|
| Brokerage accounts | Not offered |
Brokerage accounts
Compare with other providersNot a share dealing account, and not a refusal either. Pepperstone offers only leveraged derivatives, and says plainly that you do not own or have rights in the underlying asset, so a contract for difference on Apple is not an Apple share. Its terms say nothing about US citizens either way. Worth knowing because it is often suggested alongside brokers, and it is a different product with different tax treatment again.
No share dealing account · contracts for difference and spread bets only
Source: Pepperstone UK terms and conditions and account pages, 2026-08-17 (opens in a new tab) Last checked Pepperstone's own page (opens in a new tab)
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Why this is the rule
PFIC
Almost every UK-domiciled fund is a PFIC, taxed by the US at punitive rates with heavy filing. This is why US citizens hold individual shares, not UK funds.
TaxFATCA
FATCA makes UK banks report accounts held by US persons to the IRS. It is not a tax; it is a reporting trail. Where it bites is access.