Plus500
Multi-regulated CFD provider listed on LSE
Platform Overview
Plus500 is an Israel-headquartered CFD provider listed on the London Stock Exchange, regulated by FCA, CySEC, ASIC, MAS, and FSCA. Founded in 2008, it offers a proprietary trading platform with a focus on simplicity and accessibility.
Company Information
- Registered Company Name
- Plus500 Ltd
- Brand Name
- Plus500
- Headquarters
- Israel
- Year Established
- 2008
- Parent Company
- Plus500 Ltd
- Publicly Listed
- Yes — LSE (PLUS)
Percentage of retail investor accounts that lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
Transparency Signals
Strong transparency across key operational dimensions
Complex multi-entity regulatory structure
- Multi-entity corporate structure across multiple jurisdictions
Complex multi-entity corporate structure across multiple regulatory jurisdictions
Trust Dimension Breakdown
Measures the completeness and verifiability of platform disclosures including regulatory filings, operational transparency, and transparency improvement efforts.
Evaluates regulatory standing, jurisdictional oversight quality, institutional engagement, and regulatory tier classification.
Assesses fund safety mechanisms, complaint history, complaint resolution track record, and customer service quality.
Reflects market standing, research commentary, expert-assessed execution quality, and liquidity reliability.
Evaluates platform uptime, technical reliability, customer service responsiveness, and operational transparency.
Measures industry contribution through education initiatives, research collaboration, ESG programs, and investor awareness efforts.
Regulatory Intelligence
Brand Name
Legal Entities
Regulatory References
Regulatory information displayed here is compiled from public registries, third-party sources, and platform self-declarations. IFCCI does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of this information. Always verify directly with the relevant regulatory authority.
Regional Market Signals
Malaysia Market
Asia Pacific
Global Market
Reputation Summary
678 Overall Score
Areas of Concern (0.58% resolved)
Avg. response (0.55%)
Strengths
- Modern platform interface with advanced charting tools
- Competitive leverage offerings
Areas of Concern
- Low response rate to consumer complaints
- Limited regulatory disclosures available
- Short operational track record
- Below-average complaint resolution rate
Expert Consensus
Newer market entrant with aggressive growth strategy. Insufficient data for comprehensive expert assessment.
IFCCI Verdict
Limited transparency data available. Platform is under active monitoring. Users are encouraged to conduct independent due diligence.
Community Verdict
Regulatory Licenses
FCA
- License Number
- 509909
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- License Type
- Full Licence
CySEC
- License Number
- 250/14
- Jurisdiction
- Cyprus
- License Type
- CIF
ASIC
- License Number
- 417727
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- License Type
- AFSL
MAS
- License Number
- CMS100648
- Jurisdiction
- Singapore
- License Type
- CMS Licence
FSCA
- License Number
- 47546
- Jurisdiction
- South Africa
- License Type
- FSP
Internal Transparency
Transparency profile visualization
Trading Conditions
| Instrument | Spread |
|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 0.7 pips |
| GBP/USD | 1.0 pips |
| USD/JPY | 0.8 pips |
| XAU/USD | 0.32 pips |
- Commission
- Zero (spread-only, CFDs)
- Inactivity Fee
- $10/month after 3 months
- Deposit Fees
- Free
- Withdrawal Fees
- Free
- Withdrawal Processing Time
- 1-3 business days
Platform Infrastructure
Technical
- Server Locations
- LondonSydney
- Average Execution Speed
- < 20ms
Safety & Protection
- Insurance Coverage
- Up to GBP 85,000 (FSCS)
- Compensation Scheme
- FSCS (UK), ICF (Cyprus)
Operational Details
- Supported Languages
- English, Chinese, Arabic, German, French, Spanish
- Support Channels
- Live ChatEmail
- Payment Methods
- Bank TransferCredit CardPayPalSkrill
Community Snapshot
Category Breakdown
Platform Responses
Response to CFD Price Deviation Complaint
Plus500 disputes the characterization of the price difference as a 'deviation.' CFD prices during extended market hours are derived from available liquidity and may not precisely match the underlying asset's last traded price on the primary exchange. This is clearly disclosed in our Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Risk Disclosure. The prices offered were fair and reflective of available market liquidity at the time. We maintain that no mispricing occurred.
IPTI notes that while CFD pricing divergence during extended hours is industry-standard, the degree of deviation in this case is under further review. Platform's PDS does disclose this risk. Case remains open pending data analysis completion.
IFCCI Research Responses
Research Timeline
The consumer's report of a rejected withdrawal request cites a platform notification referencing 'incomplete KYC documentation'. However, the complaint does not include copies of the original KYC submission, the platform's specific rejection notice, or a timeline of communication between the consumer and the platform's compliance department. Without these materials, IFCCI is unable to assess whether the rejection was consistent with standard AML/KYC protocols or whether it may represent an unreasonable barrier to fund access. This note will be updated when the requested documentation is received.
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Platform Comparison
| Regulatory Tier | Tier 1 | Tier 1 |
| Transparency Signals | 9.4/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Minimum Deposit | $100 | $200 |
| Maximum Leverage | Up to 1:300 | Up to 1:500 |
| Spread Type | Variable | Raw Spread / Standard |
| Execution Model | Market Maker | ECN |
| Year Established | 2008 | 2007 |
| Trading Products | 8 | 8 |
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Legal Disclaimer
The IFCCI Transparency Programme is an independent research initiative and does not constitute regulatory supervision, professional financial advice, or official compliance certification. All findings represent research-based observations intended to contribute to financial industry transparency discourse and informed evaluation. FinScope is a technology platform developed to support the programme’s public-facing digital interface.