Change instrument, lot size, and hold duration. Compare Trading 212 against all 100 brokers live.
Trading 212 is a forex and CFD broker founded in 2006, headquartered in London, UK. It is regulated by FCA (licence 609146), FSC (licence N/A), CySEC (licence 398/21). The EUR/USD spread starts from 0.5 pips on an STP or hybrid account — the spread is tight and a partial commission may apply. The minimum deposit is $1. The broker offers 3,000+ tradable instruments. MetaTrader is not available. This page shows verified regulation data, a full trade cost breakdown, and how Trading 212 compares to 100 other brokers on real trading fees.
| Regulator | Licence number | Legal entity | Max leverage | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCA Tier 1 — Strict |
609146 |
Trading 212 UK Ltd | 30:1 | GB |
| FSC Tier 3 — Offshore |
N/A |
Trading 212 Ltd | 30:1 | CY, DE, FR, ES, IT, NL, PL, AT, BE, PT +18 more |
| CySEC Tier 2 — Standard |
398/21 |
Trading 212 Markets Ltd | 30:1 | CY, DE, FR, ES, IT, NL, AT, BE, PT, IE +18 more |
| Hold duration | Spread cost | Commission | Swap (est.) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intraday (no overnight) | $5.00 | $3.50 | — | $8.50 |
| 1 night | $5.00 | $3.50 | $6.50 | $15.00 |
| 3 nights | $5.00 | $3.50 | $19.50 | $28.00 |
| 1 week | $5.00 | $3.50 | $45.50 | $54.00 |
| 1 month | $5.00 | $3.50 | $195.00 | $203.50 |
Swap rates are industry-typical estimates. Actual overnight rates vary per broker and change with interest rates. Commission is estimated from spread profile (STP / Hybrid).
| Rank | Broker | Spread | Spread $ | Commission | Swap (est.) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepperstone | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 2 | IC Markets | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 3 | FP Markets | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 4 | Exness | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 5 | Tickmill | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 6 | Eightcap | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 7 | RoboForex | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 8 | LiteFinance | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 45 | Trading 212 | 0.5 pips | $5.00 | $3.50 | $6.50 | $15.00 |
| MetaTrader | Not available |
| Copy trading | Yes |
| Real stock ownership | Yes |
| Retail loss rate | 76% of retail accounts lose money |
| Headquarters | London, UK |
| Founded | 2006 |
Data sourced from official regulator registers (FCA, ASIC, CySEC, MAS and others), verified 2026-09-15. Spread figures are typical/minimum and may differ on live accounts. Trade cost estimates use standard lot sizes and typical industry swap rates. This page does not constitute financial advice. Read full Trading 212 review →