FBS vs Plus500
Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for FBS and Plus500.
FBSTrust 7.5/10
ASIC
CySEC
FSC-Belize
High-leverage broker with a $1 cent account and 1:3000 offshore leverage. Heavy promotional and rebate presence in Asia and Latin America, with ASIC and CySEC entities for regulated access.
Plus500Trust 8.3/10
ASIC
FCA
CySEC
FMA-NZ
CFD specialist with proprietary platform. Listed on London Stock Exchange (PLUS.L). 7 global regulators including FMA-NZ. Best for ease of use, not for advanced trading.
Quick verdict
- Trust: Plus500 has the higher trust score.
- EUR/USD spread: Plus500 is tighter on EUR/USD.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | FBS | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 7.5 | 8.3 |
| Regulators | ASIC, CySEC, FSC-Belize | ASIC, FCA, CySEC, FMA-NZ, MAS, FSCA |
| Headquarters | Belize | — |
| Founded | 2009 | — |
| Min deposit | $1 | $100 |
| Max leverage | 1:3000 | 1:30 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.90 pips | 0.80 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 methods | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller, Crypto | — |
| Withdrawal methods | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller, Crypto | — |
| Withdrawal speed | 24h | — |
| Base currencies | USD, EUR | — |
FBS is best for
Beginners
High-volume traders
Day traders
Plus500 is best for
Beginners
CFD traders
NZ residents wanting FMA-regulated broker