Plus500 vs VT Markets: 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.

AttributePlus500VT Markets
Licence Score92Very strong59Moderate
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record103
1 FCA United Kingdom Licensed · FRN 509909—
1 ASIC Australia LicensedLicensed
1 CFTC / NFA United States Licensed—
1 MAS Singapore Licensed—
2 CySEC Cyprus Licensed—
2 FSCA South Africa LicensedLicensed
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates Licensed—
2 FMA (NZ) New Zealand Licensed—
2 EFSA Estonia Licensed—
3 FSC (MU) Mauritius —Licensed
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles Licensed—
Founded20082015
HeadquartersIsraelAustralia
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedLSE:PLUSNo
PlatformsProprietaryMT4, MT5
Minimum depositUS$100US$100
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Frequently asked questions

Is Plus500 or VT Markets better regulated?

Plus500 has the higher Licence Score (92 vs 59), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Plus500 and VT Markets?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC and FSCA.

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