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Plus500 vs Trading.com : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

Plus500

Plus500

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Trading.com

Trading.com

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Broker Overview

Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)

Market maker

None

Years of Existence / Established Year

2008

2019

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

20 Million

Info not available


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

FCA, CYSEC, ASIC, FMA, FSCA, FSP, ISA, FSA, MAS, DFSA, FSA, SCB

NFA CFTC FCA

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

Best in Class for Trust Score 2024, GLOBAL TRADING ADVFN International Financial Awards

Fastest growing FX broker (USA) by World Finance Forex Awards 2024

Security Measures

Anti-Money Laundering

Info not available

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

Yes


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

2800+

Forex 50+ CFDs of Stocks 1000+

Currency Pairs

No

Yes

Commodities

No

Yes

Indices

No

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

No

No

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

No

Yes

Stocks

No

Yes

Options

Yes

Yes

Futures

Yes

Yes

Bonds

No

No

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

No

No

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

No

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

No

Equities

No

Yes


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

No

No

MT5

No

Yes

cTrader

No

No

Social Trading

No

No

Copy Trading

No

No

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

Mobile and web trading platform

Web Trader App

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes


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Account Types & Conditions

Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)

Retail Account & Demo Account

The T1 account

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

No

No

Minimum Deposit

$100

$50

Leverage Available

1:30

1:50

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

Depends on the asset type

Trade size vary on each asset

Commission (per account type)

$0

Only spreads

Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)

Experienced traders

Beginners & experienced


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Credit, Debit, Master card, Bank transfer, e-wallets

Bank transfer ACH

Withdrawal Methods

Credit, Debit, Master card, Bank transfer, e-wallets

ACH Bank wire transfer

Other E-Wallets Supported

PayPal, Skrill

No


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)

Trading Academy Online Courses, Market News and Analysis, Webinars, Trading Guides and eBooks, Video Tutorials, Trader's Guide Beginner's Guide

Video tutorials Glossary Forex calculators Research portals


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

Commission-$0

Commission- $0

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Variable

Variable

Per Lot Fees

NA

NA

Options Contract Fees

NA

$0

Futures Contract Fees

NA

$0

Markup Fees on Spread

NA

NA

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

NA

NA

Maximum Leverage

1:30

1:50


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$10 per month inactive for three months

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

NA

$0

Advisory Fees

NA

NA

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Yes

$0

Statement or Document Fee

NA

$0

Account Opening Fee

NA

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

NA

$0

Deposit Fee

$0

$13 for bank wire deposit under $250

Currency Conversion Fee

0.70%

$0

Withdrawal Fee

$0

$13 for bank wire deposit under $250 ACH withdrawals free


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

No

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

No

Yes


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Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

Depends on the instrument offer

Sunday 17:05 - Friday 16:50 ETTokyo session begins at 19:00 ET London session begins at 03:00 ET New York session begins at 08:00 ET


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Customer Support

Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)

24/7

24/5 support service

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

Call +65 6320 1111 or +65 6320 1119, Email to Plus500's customer support, Live chat

Live chat Email: [email protected] Tel: 1-833-FX1-0250

Support Languages

32+

1


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

Menachem Begin 125 Tel Aviv, Israel.

85, Broad street, New York, NY 10004, USA

Complaints (for crypto brokers)

No

No


At TradingCritique, we don't just list brokers. We test, compare, and simplify your decision-making. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, our data-driven comparisons are built to match your trading style and region. Learn how we Evaluate a broker.
While Plus500 maintains low trading fees with no minimum deposit, Trading.com includes some charges for premium features and certain asset trades, making Plus500 the better option for budget-focused traders.
Plus500 uses a digital-first onboarding approach with clear instructions and fast ID verification. Trading.com goes a step further with manual checks and optional account tiers, ideal for serious professionals.
While Plus500 focuses on mobile-first design and clean user experience, Trading.com includes features like in-depth charting, integrated news feeds, and strong desktop performance.
For market veterans, Plus500 brings the tools they need. New investors might find Trading.com more approachable and cost-effective.