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Spreadex vs Trading 212

Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Spreadex and Trading 212.

SpreadexTrust 8.1/10
FCA

UK-only FCA-regulated broker offering spread betting, CFDs and sports spread betting in a single account since 1999. Niche but well-regarded for tight financial spreads and a clean proprietary platform with TradingView.

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: Trading 212 has the higher trust score.
  • EUR/USD spread: Spreadex is tighter on EUR/USD.

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureSpreadexTrading 212
Trust score8.18.3
RegulatorsFCAFCA, CySEC, BaFin, FSC-Bulgaria
HeadquartersUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
Founded19992004
Min deposit$0.00$1
Max leverage1:301:30
EUR/USD spread0.60 pips1.20 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 methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit CardBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit CardBank Wire
Withdrawal speed24h24h
Base currenciesGBP, USD, EURUSD, EUR, GBP, PLN, CZK, CHF

Spreadex is best for

Day traders
Swing traders

Trading 212 is best for

Beginners
Stock CFD traders
Swing traders