Plus500 vs TopFX: 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.

AttributePlus500TopFX
Licence Score92Very strong47Moderate
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 2 Tier 2
Licences on record102
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
Founded20082010
HeadquartersIsraelCyprus
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedLSE:PLUSNo
PlatformsProprietaryMT4, MT5, cTrader
Minimum depositUS$100US$50
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Frequently asked questions

Is Plus500 or TopFX better regulated?

Plus500 has the higher Licence Score (92 vs 47), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Plus500 and TopFX?

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

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