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Plus500 vs Trading 212: which broker is better in 2026?

We compare Plus500 and Trading 212 — two forex & CFD brokers — side by side across regulation, fees, platforms, minimum deposit, and our editorial scores. Both score evenly overall — the right choice depends on which criteria matter most to you.

Side-by-side comparison

CriteriaPlus500Trading 212
Overall score 3.8 3.8
Regulation & safety 4.0 4.0
Fees & deposit 3.5 4.0
Platform & assets 4.0 3.5
User support 3.5 3.5
Trust score76/10077/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsProprietary web platform, iOS/Android mobile appTrading 212 app (web/mobile)
Fee modelSpread model (no separate commission) — exact spreads not yet verified in detailCommission-free stocks & ETFs (Invest); CFDs via spread

Pros & cons

Plus500
  • Public company (LSE FTSE 250) with layered regulation (FCA UK, MAS Singapore)
  • Simple, beginner-friendly proprietary platform, no separate commission (spread model)
  • Broad instrument coverage: share/forex/commodity/index CFDs + futures & share dealing
  • Historical note: £205,128 FCA fine (2012) for inaccurate transaction reporting + a past dispute with the Belgian regulator (FSMA)
  • Own platform only — no MT4/MT5/cTrader for advanced traders
  • Leveraged CFD model is high-risk (most retail accounts lose money — standard industry warning)
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

Plus500

Listed on the London Stock Exchange (FTSE 250). The UK entity (Plus500UK Ltd) is supervised by the FCA; the Singapore entity (Plus500SG) holds a Capital Markets Services license from MAS. Check which entity serves your country — regulation differs per entity.

Trading 212

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