Company & background
Is Plus500 safe & regulated?
Plus500 is authorised and regulated by 4 authorities. Regulation determines what client-money protections apply to you, so it is the single most important factor when choosing a broker.
Fees & spreads
Leverage & margin
Markets & instruments
Trading platforms
Mobile app
Funding & withdrawals
Payment methods: ["Credit Card","PayPal","Skrill","Bank Transfer"].
The verdict on Plus500
82% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider. Capital at risk.
Plus500 review — frequently asked questions
Is Plus500 regulated?
Yes. Plus500 is authorised and regulated by FCA, CySEC, ASIC, MAS. Regulation means client funds are held in segregated accounts and retail clients benefit from protections such as negative balance protection.
What is the minimum deposit at Plus500?
The minimum deposit at Plus500 is $100. You can fund your account using ["Credit Card","PayPal","Skrill","Bank Transfer"].
How much leverage does Plus500 offer?
Retail clients at Plus500 can trade with leverage up to 30:1. Leverage magnifies both gains and losses, so use it with care.
What trading platforms does Plus500 support?
Plus500 offers Plus500 WebTrader, Mobile Apps, Windows 10 App.
Is Plus500 safe for trading?
Plus500 is regulated by FCA and CySEC among others. However, regulation protects your funds, not your trades: 82% of retail investor accounts lose money trading CFDs with this provider.
James Whitfield
James came to trading from teaching, and it shows: he explains jargon instead of hiding behind it, and he judges a broker by how well it treats someone on day one. He walks through sign-up, funding and a first trade so newcomers know what to expect before they risk a cent.
How we test
Every TradeSpotter review is built from the same standardised data set: regulatory status verified against primary registers, fees and conditions taken from the broker's own published terms, and platform capabilities confirmed feature-by-feature. We do not accept payment to change a rating. Where we can't verify a figure, we leave it out rather than estimate it.
Reviewed by James Whitfield, Education Editor. Last updated 2026. This page is general information, not financial advice.