Compare Plus500 vs Trading 212

Online brokers compared for fees, trading platforms, safety and more. See how Plus500 stacks up against Trading 212!

Plus500 vs Trading 212
open account	Visit broker 72% of retail CFD accounts lose money	Visit broker 76% of retail CFD accounts lose money
overall rating	4.4	4.3
overall pros	Easy-to-use platform Great account opening Quick and helpful customer support	Real stocks and ETFs are commission-free Quick and easy account opening Great trading platforms
overall cons	Limited product range, only CFDs Mediocre research tools Average CFD fees	Limited product portfolio Missing phone and live chat support High forex fee
fees	3.0 Free withdrawal Inactivity fee charged only if you don't log into the platform Average CFD fees	3.4 Free stock and ETF trading Low CFD fees No withdrawal and inactivity fee High forex fees High financing rate
account opening	5.0 Fast Fully digital Low minimum deposit	4.5 Fast Fully digital No minimum deposit Problems with verification
deposit and withdrawal	5.0 Credit/Debit card available Free withdrawal No deposit fee	4.3 Credit/Debit card available Free withdrawal No deposit fee Few base currencies available in each country
web trading platform	4.5 User-friendly Clear fee report Two-step (safer) login Limited customizability for workspace	4.9 User-friendly Two-step (safer) login Good search function
mobile trading platform	5.0 User-friendly Two-step (safer) login Good search function	4.9 User-friendly Good search function Price alerts
desktop trading platform
markets and products	1.9 CFD	3.9 Stock ETF Forex CFD
research	3.3 Good interactive chart User-friendly Market analysis No trading ideas No fundamental data available No/poor quality news flow	2.8 Good interactive chart User-friendly No fundamental data available No/poor quality news flow
customer service	5.0 Live chat Relevant answers 24/7 availability No phone support	1.0 Relevant answers 24/7 availability No live chat No Phone support
education	3.5 Demo account Educational videos Educational articles No webinars Materials are not well-structured	4.0 Demo account Trading platform tutorial Educational videos No webinars
safety	Listed on stock exchange Financial information is publicly available Does not hold a banking license	Majority of clients belong to a top-tier financial authority Negative balance protection Does not hold a banking license Not listed on stock exchange Financial information is not publicly available
recommended for	Experienced traders looking for an easy-to-use platform and a great user experience	Active CFD and FX traders and investors looking for intuitive trading platforms

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