Trading 212 vs XTB: 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.

AttributeTrading 212XTB
Licence Score72Strong75Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record46
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed
1 ASIC Australia Licensed—
2 CySEC Cyprus LicensedLicensed
2 FSCA South Africa —Licensed
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates —Licensed
2 KNF Poland —Licensed
2 FSC (BG) Bulgaria Licensed—
4 FSC (Belize) Belize —Licensed
Founded20042002
HeadquartersUnited KingdomPoland
TypeMulti-asset brokerMulti-asset broker
Publicly listedNoWSE:XTB
PlatformsProprietaryProprietary
Minimum depositUS$1No minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is Trading 212 or XTB better regulated?

XTB has the higher Licence Score (75 vs 72), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Trading 212 and XTB?

Both are matched to licences from FCA and CySEC.

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