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IG vs Trading 212: which broker is better in 2026?

We compare IG and Trading 212 — two forex & CFD brokers — side by side across regulation, fees, platforms, minimum deposit, and our editorial scores. Based on our overall editorial score, IG edges ahead (4.1/5), but the right choice depends on what matters most to you — check the breakdown below.

Side-by-side comparison

CriteriaIGTrading 212
Overall score 4.1 3.8
Regulation & safety 4.5 4.0
Fees & deposit 3.5 4.0
Platform & assets 4.5 3.5
User support 4.0 3.5
Trust score85/10077/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsProprietary web platform, Mobile app, MetaTrader 4 (in some markets)Trading 212 app (web/mobile)
Fee modelSpread & commission model varies per product — details not yet verifiedCommission-free stocks & ETFs (Invest); CFDs via spread

Pros & cons

IG
  • Very strong regulation — supervised by the FCA & a FTSE 100 public company (high financial transparency from public-company duties)
  • One of the oldest & largest providers (since 1974) with 19,000+ markets
  • Mature platforms: proprietary web + mobile app + MT4 in some markets
  • Leveraged products (CFDs/spread betting) remain high-risk regardless of strong regulation
  • Spreads/fees aren't always the cheapest compared to low-cost ECN brokers
  • Product availability & regulatory entity differ per country — verify which serves your region
Trading 212
  • Regulated by the FCA + FSC; commission-free stocks & ETFs
  • Very beginner-friendly app & popular in Europe
  • Good for long-term investing (Invest) + separate CFDs
  • CFD features are more limited than dedicated forex brokers (no MT4/MT5)
  • Not for pro/algorithmic traders
  • Leveraged CFDs remain high-risk

Regulation at a glance

IG

Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, a FTSE 100 constituent — high financial transparency due to public-company obligations.

Trading 212

Regulated by the FCA (UK) & FSC (Bulgaria). Trading 212 UK Ltd is supervised by the FCA. Popular for commission-free stocks & ETFs.