Markets.com vs Trading 212
Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Markets.com and Trading 212.
Markets.comTrust 8.6/10
CySEC
FCA
ASIC
FSCA
Multi-asset CFD broker operated by Safecap Investments under the Finalto Group, with CySEC, FCA, ASIC and FSCA entities. The MarketsX proprietary platform layers sentiment data and analyst coverage over standard MT4/MT5 access.
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: Markets.com has the higher trust score.
- EUR/USD spread: Markets.com is tighter on EUR/USD.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Markets.com | Trading 212 |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8.6 | 8.3 |
| Regulators | CySEC, FCA, ASIC, FSCA, FSC-BVI | FCA, CySEC, BaFin, FSC-Bulgaria |
| Headquarters | Limassol, Cyprus | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2008 | 2004 |
| Min deposit | $200 | $1 |
| Max leverage | 1:300 | 1:30 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.70 pips | 1.20 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 methods | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller, PayPal | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay |
| Withdrawal methods | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller | Bank Wire |
| Withdrawal speed | 24h | 24h |
| Base currencies | USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, JPY | USD, EUR, GBP, PLN, CZK, CHF |
Markets.com is best for
Beginners
Swing traders
Stock CFD traders
Trading 212 is best for
Beginners
Stock CFD traders
Swing traders