OANDA 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.

AttributeOANDATrading 212
Licence Score82Very strong72Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record84
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed
1 ASIC Australia LicensedLicensed
1 JFSA Japan Licensed—
1 CFTC / NFA United States Licensed—
1 MAS Singapore Licensed—
1 CIRO Canada Licensed—
2 CySEC Cyprus —Licensed
2 MFSA Malta Licensed—
2 FSC (BG) Bulgaria —Licensed
4 BVI FSC British Virgin Islands Licensed—
Founded19962004
HeadquartersUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
TypeForex & CFD brokerMulti-asset broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsProprietary, MT4, MT5, TradingViewProprietary
Minimum depositNo minimumUS$1
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Frequently asked questions

Is OANDA or Trading 212 better regulated?

OANDA has the higher Licence Score (82 vs 72), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both OANDA 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.