Trading 212
FCA-regulated commission-free trading pioneer in Europe
Platform Overview
Trading 212 is a UK-based FCA-regulated commission-free trading platform established in 2004. It offers zero-commission stock and ETF investing alongside CFD trading with a user-friendly mobile-first interface. The platform has attracted millions of European users with fractional shares, automated pie investing, and a competitive interest rate on uninvested cash.
Company Information
- Registered Company Name
- Trading 212 UK Ltd
- Brand Name
- Trading 212
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom
- Year Established
- 2004
Percentage of retail investor accounts that lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
Transparency Signals
Strong transparency across key operational dimensions
No significant concerns identified
Trust Dimension Breakdown
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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
Regulatory Licenses
FCA
- License Number
- 609146
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- License Type
- Full Licence
CySEC
- License Number
- 398/21
- Jurisdiction
- Cyprus
- License Type
- CIF License
Internal Transparency
Transparency profile visualization
Trading Conditions
| Instrument | Spread |
|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 0.8 pips |
| GBP/USD | 1.1 pips |
| USD/JPY | 0.9 pips |
| XAU/USD | 0.35 pips |
- Commission
- Commission-free shares; spread on CFDs; 0.15% FX fee on non-GBP/EUR
- Inactivity Fee
- None
- Deposit Fees
- None
- Withdrawal Fees
- None
- Withdrawal Processing Time
- 1-3 business days
Platform Infrastructure
Safety & Protection
- Compensation Scheme
- FSCS up to GBP 85,000
Community Snapshot
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Platform Comparison
| Regulatory Tier | Tier 1 | Tier 1 |
| Transparency Signals | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Minimum Deposit | £1 | $250 |
| Maximum Leverage | 1:30 | Up to 1:200 |
| Spread Type | Variable | Variable |
| Execution Model | Market Maker | Market Maker |
| Year Established | 2004 | 1974 |
| Trading Products | 7 | 10 |
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