FBRForex Broker Rating
Adam Peters
Written by Adam Peters
Broker Analyst
Updated
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Trading 212 Review

Key Facts

Regulation
FCA · CySEC · BaFin+1 more
Broker Type
Market Maker
Min. Deposit
$1
Platforms
Mobile App, Web Platform
Fees
Low
Max Leverage
1:30
Demo Account
Yes

Our Ratings

4.4
out of 5
Safety & Regulation4.7
Fees & Costs4.0
Platforms & Execution4.0
Education2.0

75% of retail FX and CFD accounts lose money.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Strong global regulatory oversight.
  • +Trusted broker with a large global user base (4M+ traders).
  • +Segregated client funds.
  • +Extensive product offering.
  • +Beginner-friendly interface.
  • +Wide range of global market access.
  • +Wide range of forex pairs (180 pairs).
  • +Fast and simple account setup process.
  • +Free demo account available.
  • +Very low minimum deposit (from $1).
  • +Multiple fast and secure payment methods.
  • +Multiple account currency options.
  • +Negative balance protection.
  • +Interest earned on uninvested cash.
  • +Beginner-friendly mobile and web proprietary platforms.
  • +No deposit or withdrawal fee
  • +No inactivity fee
  • +AutoInvest & “Copy Pies” available for passive investing.
  • +Copy trading is available through Copy Pies.
  • +Great customer support service, available 24/7.

Cons

  • No TradingView, MT4, or MT5 integration.
  • Limited advanced tools for professional traders.
  • Average forex trading fees.
  • High forex and CFD financing fees.
  • Limited research tools.
  • Educational content is limited.
  • Does not offer Islamic swap-free account.
  • No integrated PAMM trading features.
  • Does not allow scalping.

Trading 212 - At a Glance

Trading Conditions

Broker Type
Market Maker
Minimum Deposit
$1
Maximum Leverage
1:30
Spread Type
Variable
Spread From
1.1 pips
Commission
No commission
Decimal Pricing
5 decimals
Minimum Lot Size
0.01
Maximum Lot Size
50
Hedging
Yes
Scalping
No
Assets Offered
Forex, CFDs, Stocks, ETFs, Cryptocurrency

Account Types

Demo Account
Yes
Swap Free Account
No
Managed Account
No
PAMM / MAM Trading
No
Joint Account
No
Social / Copy Trading
Yes
Bonuses
Yes
Contests
No

Platforms & Tools

Trading Platforms
Mobile App, Web Platform
One Click Trading
Yes
OCO Orders
No
Trailing Stop Loss
Yes
API Access
Yes
VPS Hosting
No

Company

Regulation
FCA (United Kingdom), CySEC (Europe), BaFin (Germany), ASIC (Australia)
Segregated Client Funds
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
Yes
Headquarters
Aldermary House, 10-15 Queen Street, London, EC4N 1TX.
International Offices
United Kingdom, Germany, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Australia
Payment Methods
Bank Transfers, Instant Bank Transfer, Card Payments, OnlineBankingPL, Carte Bleue, Blik, Direct eBanking, Apple Pay, Google Pay, iDEAL
Account Currencies
USD, GBP, EUR, CHF, DKK, NOK, CAD, PLN, SEK, HUF, CZK, RON, BGN
Languages
English, German, French, Italian, Polish, Russian, Dutch, Spanish, Romanian, Chinese
Customer Support
Live Chat, Email, Telephone

75% of retail FX and CFD accounts lose money.