ThinkMarkets
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Overview
ThinkMarkets was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Australia & United Kingdom, while Trading212 was established in 2006 and is based in UK. ThinkMarkets holds licences including the Japanese Financial Services Agency (JFSA) with license no. 0250, while Trading212 is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. ThinkMarkets serves 475,000+ clients worldwide; Trading212 has 1,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at ThinkMarkets and $1 at Trading212.
| Feature | ThinkMarkets | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $1 |
| Regulation | the Japanese Financial Services Agency (JFSA) with license no. 0250, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) with license no. 215/13, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA 629628) in the UK, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC 424700), the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa and the Financial Services Authority (FSA SD060) Seychelles. TF Global Markets (UK) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FRN 629628. TF GLobal Markets (Aust) Limited is the holder of Australian Financial Services Licence number 424700. TF GLobal Markets (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd is an authorised financial services provider (FSP No 49835). TF Global Markets Int Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority, Firm Reference Number SD060 Seychelles | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) |
| Founded | 2010 | 2006 |
| Country | Australia & United Kingdom | UK |
| Clients | 475,000+ | 1,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ThinkMarkets and Trading212, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. ThinkMarkets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $1 at Trading212). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. ThinkMarkets applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Trading212 does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | ThinkMarkets | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
ThinkMarkets offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while Trading212 supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. Trading212 edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | ThinkMarkets | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | No | Yes |
| Windows App | No | Yes |
| iOS App | No | Yes |
| Android App | No | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5 and ThinkTrader | 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 ThinkMarkets and Trading212 compare. ThinkMarkets runs regular live webinars; Trading212 does not. Both provide video tutorials. ThinkMarkets publishes daily market commentary; Trading212 does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. ThinkMarkets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. ThinkMarkets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | ThinkMarkets | 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. ThinkMarkets accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Trading212 supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill). ThinkMarkets uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. ThinkMarkets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | ThinkMarkets | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | Yes |
| Skrill | Yes | 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 ThinkMarkets and Trading212 offer live chat support. ThinkMarkets offers phone support; Trading212 does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 13 languages. ThinkMarkets scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | ThinkMarkets | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Chinese, Czech, Greek, Indonesian, Thai, Malay, Italian, Arabic, German, Spanish and Japanese | English, German, Netherlands, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Serbian, Norwegian, Swedish, Czech, Romanian, Turkish |