Eightcap vs Trading 212
Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Eightcap and Trading 212.
EightcapTrust 8.4/10
ASIC
CySEC
SCB
FSA-Seychelles
AU-based broker (founded 2009). Strong crypto CFD coverage and TradingView integration. Raw spreads with $7/lot commission. Smaller than Pepperstone but rapidly growing.
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: Eightcap has the higher trust score.
- EUR/USD spread: Eightcap is tighter on EUR/USD.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Eightcap | Trading 212 |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Regulators | ASIC, CySEC, SCB, FSA-Seychelles | FCA, CySEC, BaFin, FSC-Bulgaria |
| Headquarters | — | United Kingdom |
| Founded | — | 2004 |
| Min deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Max leverage | 1:500 | 1:30 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.10 pips | 1.20 pips |
| Commission per lot | $7 | $0.00 |
| Raw spread account | ||
| Standard account | ||
| Swap-free account | ||
| cTrader | ||
| MT4 | ||
| MT5 | ||
| TradingView | ||
| Scalping allowed | ||
| EAs / algo allowed | ||
| Hedging allowed | ||
| Copy trading | ||
| Deposit methods | — | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay |
| Withdrawal methods | — | Bank Wire |
| Withdrawal speed | — | 24h |
| Base currencies | — | USD, EUR, GBP, PLN, CZK, CHF |
Eightcap is best for
Crypto CFD traders
TradingView users
AU residents
Trading 212 is best for
Beginners
Stock CFD traders
Swing traders