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Finmax

5.6/10

Trading212

7.1/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10FeesTied10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner8/10
10/10WinnerSupport7/10

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Overview

Finmax was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while Trading212 was established in 2006 and is based in UK. Finmax holds licences including Financial Services Authority (FSA), while Trading212 is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Finmax serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Trading212 has 1,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Finmax and $1 at Trading212.

Trading212 wins this category
FeatureFinmaxTrading212
Min. Deposit$0$1
RegulationFinancial Services Authority (FSA)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Supervision Commission (FSC)
Founded20082006
CountryBulgariaUK
Clients10,000+1,500,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Finmax and Trading212, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Finmax has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $1 at Trading212). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Finmax applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Trading212 does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureFinmaxTrading212
Min. Deposit$0$1
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Finmax 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 Finmax does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureFinmaxTrading212
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4,MT5MT4, 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 Finmax and Trading212 compare. Trading212 has a video library; Finmax does not. Trading212 integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Finmax does not. Trading212 scores higher overall in education and research.

Trading212 wins this category
FeatureFinmaxTrading212
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Finmax 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.

Trading212 wins this category
FeatureFinmaxTrading212
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Finmax and Trading212 offer live chat support. Finmax offers phone support; Trading212 does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Finmax supports 2 languages and Trading212 supports 13, giving Trading212 broader global reach. Finmax scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.

Finmax wins this category
FeatureFinmaxTrading212
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesNo
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, German, Netherlands, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Serbian, Norwegian, Swedish, Czech, Romanian, Turkish