Plus500 vs Trade Nation
Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Plus500 and Trade Nation.
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.
Trade NationTrust 8.4/10
FCA
ASIC
FSCA
SCB
UK FCA broker (formerly Core Spreads) offering fixed 0.6 pip spreads on EUR/USD across both retail and pro accounts. Zero minimum deposit and TN Trader plus TradingView support make it a clean low-friction pick for transparent-cost trading.
Quick verdict
- Trust: Trade Nation has the higher trust score.
- EUR/USD spread: Trade Nation is tighter on EUR/USD.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Plus500 | Trade Nation |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Regulators | ASIC, FCA, CySEC, FMA-NZ, MAS, FSCA | FCA, ASIC, FSCA, SCB |
| Headquarters | — | London, United Kingdom |
| Founded | — | 2014 |
| Min deposit | $100 | $0.00 |
| Max leverage | 1:30 | 1:200 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.80 pips | 0.60 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, PayPal, Skrill |
| Withdrawal methods | — | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, PayPal, Skrill |
| Withdrawal speed | — | 24h |
| Base currencies | — | USD, EUR, GBP, AUD |
Plus500 is best for
Beginners
CFD traders
NZ residents wanting FMA-regulated broker
Trade Nation is best for
Beginners
Day traders