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Capital.com vs Trading 212

Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Capital.com and Trading 212.

Capital.comTrust 8.5/10
FCA
ASIC
CySEC
SCB

Fast-growing CFD broker with FCA, ASIC and CySEC oversight, an AI-driven trading-bias detection feature, and a clean proprietary platform. Strong choice for traders who want zero-commission with tight spreads.

Trading 212Trust 8.3/10
FCA
CySEC
BaFin
FSC-Bulgaria

UK-based commission-free broker offering Stocks, ISA, and CFD products through a clean proprietary app. One of the largest UK retail brokerages by client count, with interest paid on uninvested cash.

Quick verdict

  • Trust: Capital.com has the higher trust score.
  • EUR/USD spread: Capital.com is tighter on EUR/USD.

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureCapital.comTrading 212
Trust score8.58.3
RegulatorsFCA, ASIC, CySEC, SCBFCA, CySEC, BaFin, FSC-Bulgaria
HeadquartersUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
Founded20162004
Min deposit$20$1
Max leverage1:5001:30
EUR/USD spread0.60 pips1.20 pips
Commission per lot$0.00$0.00
Raw spread account
Standard account
Swap-free account
cTrader
MT4
MT5
TradingView
Scalping allowed
EAs / algo allowed
Hedging allowed
Copy trading
Deposit methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Skrill, NetellerBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Skrill, NetellerBank Wire
Withdrawal speed24h24h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, PLNUSD, EUR, GBP, PLN, CZK, CHF

Capital.com is best for

Beginners
Day traders
Stock CFD traders

Trading 212 is best for

Beginners
Stock CFD traders
Swing traders