FP Markets 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.

AttributeFP MarketsTrading 212
Licence Score69Strong72Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record64
1 FCA United Kingdom —Licensed
1 ASIC Australia Licensed · AFSL 286354Licensed
2 CySEC Cyprus Licensed · Licence 371/18Licensed
2 FSCA South Africa Licensed · FSP 50926—
2 FSC (BG) Bulgaria —Licensed
3 FSC (MU) Mauritius Licensed—
3 CMA (Kenya) Kenya Licensed—
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles Licensed—
Founded20052004
HeadquartersAustraliaUnited Kingdom
TypeForex & CFD brokerMulti-asset broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingViewProprietary
Minimum depositUS$100US$1
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Frequently asked questions

Is FP Markets or Trading 212 better regulated?

Trading 212 has the higher Licence Score (72 vs 69), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both FP Markets and Trading 212?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC and CySEC.

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.