Axi vs Trading 212: 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.

AttributeAxiTrading 212
Licence Score71Strong72Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record44
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed
1 ASIC Australia Licensed · AFSL 318232Licensed
2 CySEC Cyprus —Licensed
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates Licensed—
2 FMA (NZ) New Zealand Licensed—
2 FSC (BG) Bulgaria —Licensed
Founded20072004
HeadquartersAustraliaUnited Kingdom
TypeForex & CFD brokerMulti-asset broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4Proprietary
Minimum depositNo minimumUS$1
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Frequently asked questions

Is Axi or Trading 212 better regulated?

Trading 212 has the higher Licence Score (72 vs 71), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Axi and Trading 212?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC and FCA.

Risk warning: CFDs and leveraged forex are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Consider whether you understand how they work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read more.