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FXFlat vs Plus500

Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for FXFlat and Plus500.

FXFlatTrust 8.7/10
BaFin

German BaFin-licensed broker founded in 1997 — one of the oldest fully-domestic Germany-regulated forex brokers still operating. Niche EU-only player with broad platform support including AgenaTrader and Interactive Brokers' TWS.

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: FXFlat has the higher trust score.
  • EUR/USD spread: FXFlat and Plus500 have identical EUR/USD spreads.

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureFXFlatPlus500
Trust score8.78.3
RegulatorsBaFinASIC, FCA, CySEC, FMA-NZ, MAS, FSCA
HeadquartersRatingen, Germany
Founded1997
Min deposit$200$100
Max leverage1:301:30
EUR/USD spread0.80 pips0.80 pips
Commission per lot$5$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, PayPal
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire
Withdrawal speed48h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, CHF

FXFlat is best for

Algo traders
Day traders
Swing traders

Plus500 is best for

Beginners
CFD traders
NZ residents wanting FMA-regulated broker