MultiBank Group 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.

AttributeMultiBank GroupPlus500
Licence Score80Very strong92Very strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record710
1 FCA United Kingdom —Licensed · FRN 509909
1 ASIC Australia LicensedLicensed
1 CFTC / NFA United States —Licensed
1 MAS Singapore LicensedLicensed
1 BaFin Germany Licensed—
2 CySEC Cyprus LicensedLicensed
2 FSCA South Africa —Licensed
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates —Licensed
2 FMA (NZ) New Zealand LicensedLicensed
2 EFSA Estonia —Licensed
3 CIMA Cayman Islands Licensed—
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles —Licensed
4 VFSC Vanuatu Licensed—
Founded20052008
HeadquartersUnited Arab EmiratesIsrael
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoLSE:PLUS
PlatformsMT4, MT5Proprietary
Minimum depositUS$50US$100
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Frequently asked questions

Is MultiBank Group or Plus500 better regulated?

Plus500 has the higher Licence Score (92 vs 80), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both MultiBank Group and Plus500?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC, MAS, CySEC and FMA (NZ).

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