Admiral Markets
Trading212
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Overview
Admiral Markets was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in UK, while Trading212 was established in 2006 and is based in UK. Admiral Markets holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) – registration number 595450, while Trading212 is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Admiral Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Trading212 has 1,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Admiral Markets and $1 at Trading212.
| Feature | Admiral Markets | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) – registration number 595450, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) - license number 201/13, Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) no. 410681, Jordan Securities Commission (JSC) registration number 57026 | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) |
| Founded | 2001 | 2006 |
| Country | UK | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 1,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Admiral Markets and Trading212, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Trading212 has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $200 at Admiral Markets). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Admiral Markets charges deposit fees; Trading212 does not. Overall, Trading212 scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Admiral Markets | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Admiral Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Trading212 supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Admiral Markets | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, MT5, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Admiral Markets and Trading212 compare. Admiral Markets runs regular live webinars; Trading212 does not. Both provide video tutorials. Admiral Markets publishes daily market commentary; Trading212 does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Admiral Markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Admiral Markets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Admiral Markets | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Admiral Markets accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller), while Trading212 supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill). Admiral Markets uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. Trading212 uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. Trading212 scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Admiral Markets | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | Yes | Yes |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Admiral Markets and Trading212 offer live chat support. Admiral Markets offers phone support; Trading212 does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Admiral Markets supports 22 languages and Trading212 supports 13, giving Admiral Markets broader global reach. Admiral Markets scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Admiral Markets | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Hungarian, Bulgarian, Cestina, German, Dutch, French, Eesti, Francais, Greek, Latviesu, Lietuviskas, Moldovian, Croatian, Slovenian, Polish, Russian, Serbian, Romanian, Ukrainian, and Croatian | English, German, Netherlands, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Serbian, Norwegian, Swedish, Czech, Romanian, Turkish |