- Licensed entity
- Trading 212 AU Pty Ltd
- Licence no.
- AFSL 541122
Listed on the broker's own website · SourceCheck register ↗
Trading 212
Trading 212 Group · London, United Kingdom
Commission-free stock and ETF investing app that also offers CFDs, popular in the UK and Europe.
9.3out of 10
No regulator alerts against Trading 212 on file.
We searched the IOSCO international alerts database on 12 Oct 2026.
Licences (5)
- Licensed entity
- Trading 212 EU GmbH
- Licence no.
- 10109603
Listed on the broker's own website · SourceCheck register ↗
- Licensed entity
- Trading 212 UK Ltd
- Licence no.
- FRN 609146
Listed on the broker's own website · SourceCheck register ↗
- Licensed entity
- Trading 212 Markets Ltd
- Licence no.
- 398/21
Listed on the broker's own website · SourceCheck register ↗
- Licensed entity
- Trading 212 Ltd
- Licence no.
- Not stated
Reported by third-party sources · SourceCheck register ↗
Which company you sign up with depends on where you live. Your protections (compensation scheme, leverage limits, negative balance protection) come from that company's regulator.
Score breakdown
Weighted total: 9.3 / 10, ranked #9 of 30. How we score
- Regulation strength: Based on the strongest regulator licensing the broker, plus extra tier-1 and tier-2 licences.
- Licence status: Whether any licence has been revoked or has expired.
- Track record: Years in business: 0.5 points per year, up to 10.
- Transparency: Publicly listed parent, licences disclosed, head office published, client money segregated.
- Regulator alerts: Deductions for regulator alerts against the broker's own companies or websites.
Regulator alerts (0)
No alerts against Trading 212's own companies or websites in the IOSCO database.
Scam sites impersonating Trading 212
These alerts are about fraudsters copying the broker's name. They don't count against its score. Always check the website address before you log in or deposit.
- Impersonation of Trading 212 AU Pty Ltd (spleenchangemarket.live): ASIC, 23 Jan 2026 · source
Overview
Trading 212 was founded in Bulgaria in 2004 and is now one of Europe's best-known investing apps. Its UK company is licensed by the FCA, its Cyprus company by CySEC and its Australian company by ASIC, with further entities in Germany and Bulgaria. It offers commission-free shares and ETFs with fractional investing, plus a separate CFD account.
Who it suits: Beginner and intermediate investors who want commission-free shares in a simple app. The CFD account is for occasional leveraged trades, not active scalping.
Company information
Trading conditions
Pros & cons
Pros
- Commission-free shares and ETFs
- Fractional shares from £1 / €1
- Licensed by the FCA, CySEC and ASIC
- UK clients covered by the FSCS
Cons
- CFDs are a separate account from Invest
- No MT4/MT5
- Limited charting and order types
Frequently asked questions
Is Trading 212 regulated?
Yes. Trading 212 companies hold licences from ASIC, BaFin, FCA, CySEC, FSC (BG) (5 licences in our database). Your protection depends on which Trading 212 company you open an account with, so check that company on the regulator's register before you deposit.
Is Trading 212 safe?
Trading 212 has a score of 9.3/10, and we found no regulator alerts against its own companies or websites in the IOSCO database. No broker is risk-free: leveraged CFDs can lose you money quickly.
Which Trading 212 company will I open an account with?
It depends on where you live. The companies in our database are: Trading 212 UK Ltd (FCA, United Kingdom); Trading 212 Markets Ltd (CySEC, Cyprus (EU)); Trading 212 AU Pty Ltd (ASIC, Australia); Trading 212 EU GmbH (BaFin, Germany); Trading 212 Ltd (FSC (BG), Bulgaria (EU)). Clients outside the UK, EU and Australia are often onboarded to an offshore company with weaker protection.
Does Trading 212 accept US clients?
No. Trading 212 doesn't accept US residents.
What's the minimum deposit and maximum leverage at Trading 212?
Minimum deposit: £1 / €1. Maximum leverage: 30:1 retail (CFDs only).
Which platforms does Trading 212 offer?
Trading 212 web, Trading 212 app.
CFDs are complex instruments and carry a high risk of losing money quickly because of leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Make sure you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Licence data checked 12 Oct 2026. Details can change; always confirm on the regulator's register.