Head to head · data verified August 2026

Plus500 vs Trading 212

Trading 212 wins our overall scoring by 0.6 points, but Plus500 still takes specific profiles.

Plus500
Casual CFD traders · Traders who value listed-company transparency
8.1
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Trading 212
Long-term stock investors · Beginners
8.7
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Pillar scores

Plus500Trading 212
FeesTrading 212
7.99.3
PlatformsTrading 212
7.88.4
Trust & regulationPlus500
9.28.2
Market rangeTrading 212
8.08.3
SupportTie
7.67.6

Side by side

CriterionPlus500Trading 212
Overall score8.18.7
Founded20082004
RegulationFCA (UK), CySEC (EU), ASIC (AU), MAS (SG)FCA (UK), CySEC (EU), BaFin (DE), FSC (BG), ASIC (AU)
Min. deposit$100£1 (bank transfer or card)
FeesNo commissions — costs built into spreads; overnight funding and inactivity fees apply0% commission on stocks and ETFs; 0.15% FX fee on Invest/ISA, 0.5% on CFD; no custody, inactivity or withdrawal fees; card and e-wallet deposits cost 0.7% once you pass a €2,000 lifetime total
PlatformsPlus500 WebTrader, Plus500 mobile appTrading 212 web platform, Trading 212 mobile app (iOS, Android)
Markets2,800+ CFDs: forex, indices, shares, commodities, options, crypto (where permitted)13,000+ stocks and ETFs on Invest and ISA; CFDs on forex, indices, commodities and stocks; crypto ETNs for UK clients
Demo accountYesYes
Best forCasual CFD traders, Traders who value listed-company transparencyLong-term stock investors, Beginners, UK ISA investors

Our verdict

Choose Plus500 if you want casual cfd traders · traders who value listed-company transparency.

Choose Trading 212 if you want long-term stock investors · beginners · uk isa investors — its standout pillar in our scoring is fees.

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. A majority of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Plus500 or Trading 212?

Trading 212 scores higher overall in our methodology (8.7 vs 8.1). Plus500 can still be the better pick for casual cfd traders.

Is Plus500 safe?

Plus500 is overseen by FCA (UK), CySEC (EU), ASIC (AU), MAS (SG). Our trust score for it is 9.2/10 — see the full Plus500 review for the reasoning.

Is Trading 212 safe?

Trading 212 is overseen by FCA (UK), CySEC (EU), BaFin (DE), FSC (BG), ASIC (AU). Our trust score for it is 8.2/10 — see the full Trading 212 review for the reasoning.