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ThinkMarkets vs Trading 212

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

ThinkMarketsTrust 8.5/10
ASIC
FCA
CySEC
FSCA

AU/UK broker since 2010. ThinkTrader proprietary platform plus MT4/MT5. Strong global presence with offices in 8 countries.

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: ThinkMarkets has the higher trust score.
  • EUR/USD spread: ThinkMarkets is tighter on EUR/USD.

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureThinkMarketsTrading 212
Trust score8.58.3
RegulatorsASIC, FCA, CySEC, FSCA, JFSA, FSA-JapanFCA, CySEC, BaFin, FSC-Bulgaria
HeadquartersUnited Kingdom
Founded2004
Min deposit$0.00$1
Max leverage1:5001:30
EUR/USD spread0.10 pips1.20 pips
Commission per lot$7$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, Apple Pay, Google Pay
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire
Withdrawal speed24h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, PLN, CZK, CHF

ThinkMarkets is best for

Multi-platform traders
No-deposit-required starters
AU residents

Trading 212 is best for

Beginners
Stock CFD traders
Swing traders