Fortrade
Trading212
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Overview
Fortrade was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in UK, while Trading212 was established in 2006 and is based in UK. Fortrade holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) FRN: 609970, while Trading212 is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Fortrade serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Trading212 has 1,500,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $1.
| Feature | Fortrade | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) FRN: 609970, National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (NBRB) FRN: 193075810, Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) ABN: 33 614 683 831 | AFSL: 493520, Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF) CRN: BC1148613, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) with CIF license number 385/20 | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) |
| Founded | 1992 | 2006 |
| Country | UK | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 1,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Fortrade and Trading212, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $1. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Fortrade charges deposit fees; Trading212 does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Fortrade | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Fortrade 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 Fortrade does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Fortrade | 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, Binary, 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 Fortrade and Trading212 compare. Trading212 has a video library; Fortrade does not. Trading212 integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Fortrade does not. Trading212 scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Fortrade | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Fortrade accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Neteller), while Trading212 supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill). Fortrade uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. Trading212 uniquely supports Skrill among the two brokers. Fortrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Fortrade | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | Yes |
| Skrill | No | 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 Fortrade and Trading212 offer live chat support. Fortrade offers phone support; Trading212 does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Fortrade supports 1 language and Trading212 supports 13, giving Trading212 broader global reach. Fortrade scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Fortrade | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English | English, German, Netherlands, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Serbian, Norwegian, Swedish, Czech, Romanian, Turkish |