Plus500
Trading212
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Overview
Plus500 was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Israel, while Trading212 was established in 2006 and is based in UK. Plus500 holds licences including Plus500UK Ltd authorized & regulated by the FCA (#509909), while Trading212 is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Plus500 serves 1,000,000+ clients worldwide; Trading212 has 1,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Plus500 and $1 at Trading212.
| Feature | Plus500 | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Plus500UK Ltd authorized & regulated by the FCA (#509909), Plus500CY Ltd authorized & regulated by CySEC (#250/14), Plus500AU Pty Ltd (ACN 153301681), ASIC in Australia AFSL #417727, FMA in New Zealand, FSP #486026 and Authorised Financial Services Provider in South Africa FSP #47546 | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) |
| Founded | 2008 | 2006 |
| Country | Israel | UK |
| Clients | 1,000,000+ | 1,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Plus500 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 Plus500). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Plus500 applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Trading212 does not. Overall, Trading212 scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Plus500 | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Plus500 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 | Plus500 | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | 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 Plus500 and Trading212 compare. Plus500 runs regular live webinars; Trading212 does not. Both provide video tutorials. Plus500 publishes daily market commentary; Trading212 does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Plus500 maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Plus500 scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Plus500 | 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. Plus500 accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill), while Trading212 supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Plus500 | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | Yes |
| Skrill | Yes | 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 Plus500 and Trading212 offer live chat support. Plus500 offers phone support; Trading212 does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Plus500 supports 15 languages and Trading212 supports 13, giving Plus500 broader global reach. Plus500 scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Plus500 | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Polish, Arabic, Hebrew, Danish, Norwegian, Czech, Slovak, Bulgarian and Chinese | English, German, Netherlands, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Serbian, Norwegian, Swedish, Czech, Romanian, Turkish |