Alvexo vs Plus500: licences compared

Side-by-side view of each broker's licences, regulator tiers and key facts. Remember that protection depends on which entity holds your account.

AttributeAlvexoPlus500
Licence Score45Moderate92Very strong
Strongest licence 2 Tier 2 1 Tier 1
Licences on record210
1 FCA United Kingdom —Licensed · FRN 509909
1 ASIC Australia —Licensed
1 CFTC / NFA United States —Licensed
1 MAS Singapore —Licensed
2 CySEC Cyprus LicensedLicensed
2 FSCA South Africa —Licensed
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates —Licensed
2 FMA (NZ) New Zealand —Licensed
2 EFSA Estonia —Licensed
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles LicensedLicensed
Founded20142008
HeadquartersCyprusIsrael
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoLSE:PLUS
PlatformsProprietary, MT4Proprietary
Minimum deposit—US$100
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Frequently asked questions

Is Alvexo or Plus500 better regulated?

Plus500 has the higher Licence Score (92 vs 45), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Alvexo and Plus500?

Both are matched to licences from CySEC and FSA (Seychelles).

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