Circle Markets
Trading212
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Overview
Circle Markets was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while Trading212 was established in 2006 and is based in UK. Circle Markets holds licences including Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), while Trading212 is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Circle Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Trading212 has 1,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Circle Markets and $1 at Trading212.
| Feature | Circle Markets | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) |
| Founded | 2007 | 2006 |
| Country | New Zealand | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 1,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Circle 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 $100 at Circle Markets). Circle Markets charges withdrawal fees while Trading212 does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Circle Markets charges deposit fees; Trading212 does not. Overall, Trading212 scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Circle Markets | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Circle Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Trading212 supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Trading212 supports social and copy trading features, which Circle Markets does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Circle 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 | Desktop, 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 Circle Markets and Trading212 compare. Circle Markets runs regular live webinars; Trading212 does not. Both provide video tutorials. Circle Markets publishes daily market commentary; Trading212 does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Circle Markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Circle Markets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Circle Markets | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Circle Markets accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Trading212 supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill). Trading212 uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. Trading212 scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Circle Markets | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Circle Markets and Trading212 offer live chat support. Circle Markets offers phone support; Trading212 does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Circle Markets supports 2 languages and Trading212 supports 13, giving Trading212 broader global reach. Circle Markets scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Circle Markets | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, German, Netherlands, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Serbian, Norwegian, Swedish, Czech, Romanian, Turkish |