Plus500
XTB
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Overview
Plus500 was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Israel, while XTB was established in 2002 and is based in Poland. Plus500 holds licences including Plus500UK Ltd authorized & regulated by the FCA (#509909), while XTB is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Plus500 serves 1,000,000+ clients worldwide; XTB has 250,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Plus500 and $0 at XTB.
| Feature | Plus500 | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| 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), FCA number FRN 522157, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CySEC Licence Number: 169/12, Comisi├ó╦å┼í├óÔÇ░┬Ñn Nacional del Mercado de Valores, Komisja Nadzoru Finansowego |
| Founded | 2008 | 2002 |
| Country | Israel | Poland |
| Clients | 1,000,000+ | 250,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Plus500 and XTB, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. XTB has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at Plus500). XTB charges withdrawal fees while Plus500 does not, giving Plus500 an edge for frequent withdrawers. Plus500 applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; XTB does not. Overall, XTB scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Plus500 | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Plus500 offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while XTB 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 | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Mirror Trader, 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 XTB compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | Plus500 | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| 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 XTB supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). XTB uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. XTB scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Plus500 | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | Yes |
| Skrill | Yes | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Plus500 and XTB offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Plus500 supports 15 languages and XTB supports 12, giving Plus500 broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Plus500 | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Polish, Arabic, Hebrew, Danish, Norwegian, Czech, Slovak, Bulgarian and Chinese | English, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian, and Turkish |