A London-listed CFD provider with licensed companies in the UK, EU, Australia, Singapore, Japan, Dubai, the UAE, Estonia, the Bahamas and Seychelles, plus a US futures broker. Which company you join depends on where you live.
Facts last checked 20 October 2026. Always confirm on the regulator’s register. How we review brokers
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Key facts
Founded
Not yet checked
Headquarters
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Minimum deposit
$0
Max. retail leverage
1:30 on major currency pairs (UK, EU and Australian retail clients)
Cheapest cost per lot
Not yet checked
Regulators
FCA (United Kingdom), CySEC (European Union), EFSA (Estonia) (European Union), ASIC (Australia), FMA (New Zealand) (New Zealand), FSCA (South Africa), MAS (Singapore), JFSA (Japan), CFTC / NFA (United States), DFSA (United Arab Emirates (DIFC)), CMA (UAE) (United Arab Emirates), SCB (Bahamas), FSA Seychelles (Seychelles)
✓FSCS (UK, Plus500UK Ltd clients); other countries differWhat this means
Regulation and entities
Your protection depends on which company holds your account, and that depends on where you live. Each row is one licensed company. What regulation means
Before you deposit: search the licence number on the register, then check that the website and phone number listed there match the ones you are using. How to check a licence
Websites
Official websites
✓plus500.com
✓plus500.com.cy
✓plus500.com.sg
✓plus500.com.sc
Type the address yourself or use a bookmark. Check it matches the website listed for the firm on the regulator’s register.
Watch out for look-alike sites
These addresses have used Plus500’s name but are not run by it:
✗plus500un.com(not official)
✗plus500v.com(not official)
✗p500.io(not official)
✗p500.online(not official)
A clone firm copies a real broker’s name, licence number and branding to take deposits. The register shows the genuine firm, so the surest check is the contact details: if the website, email or phone number you were given is not the one on the register, treat it as a clone. Check a broker step by step
Accounts and costs
Account types and costs not yet checked.
Cost per lot = typical EUR/USD spread × $10 + round-turn commission, for one standard lot (100,000 units) in busy hours. Swap and other fees are extra. Trading costs explained
Leverage and margin
Leverage lets you open a position bigger than your deposit, so losses grow as fast as gains. The caps below are the most Plus500 allows; you can always use less.
Licensed by strict regulators in the UK, EU, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan and the US
UK client money is held in segregated accounts under FCA client money rules
No deposit or withdrawal fees and no fees for opening or closing trades on the UK site; costs are in the spread
Watch out for
Plus500 says Plus500CA Ltd is a CIRO investment dealer and Plus500IL is regulated by Israel's ISA. We could not find Plus500CA on CIRO's dealer list or reach the ISA register on 2026-10-20.
Only Plus500's own platform; no MetaTrader or TradingView accounts
The FCA has warned about clone sites using Plus500's name, including plus500un.com, plus500v.com, p500.io and p500.online
No minimum deposit we could confirm on the current UK site; check it in the app before you fund
Overview
Plus500 is a London-listed CFD provider with its own trading platform. It runs a separate company for most of its markets. In the US it does not offer CFDs; Plus500US Financial Services LLC is a futures broker. Plus500 says it earns mainly from the bid/ask spread.
Regulation and safety
We confirmed thirteen licences on the regulators’ registers. Plus500UK Ltd is FCA-authorised (509909) and Plus500CY Ltd holds CySEC licence 250/14. Plus500EE AS is on Estonia’s list of licensed investment firms. Plus500AU Pty Ltd holds an Australian licence (AFSL 417727) and is also a licensed derivatives issuer in New Zealand and an authorised FSP in South Africa. Plus500SG holds a Singapore capital markets services licence and Plus500JP is a registered dealer in Japan. The US futures company is an NFA member, and its BASIC record lists regulatory actions. Plus500AE (DFSA), Plus500Gulf (UAE CMA) and Plus500BHS (SCB) are on their registers. Plus500SEY is listed by the FSA Seychelles, an offshore regulator.
The FCA register warns about clone sites such as plus500un.com and p500.online. Use only the addresses on the register. See our guides to broker regulation and broker scams, or use check a broker.
Costs
The UK site lists no fees for opening or closing trades and no deposit or withdrawal fees. The cost is in the spread, plus overnight funding and a currency conversion fee on instruments priced in another currency. We did not find typical spreads published as fixed figures, so compare live quotes. The trading costs guide shows how.
Platforms and tools
Plus500’s own web platform and mobile apps only. There is no MetaTrader, so automated strategies built for MT4 or MT5 will not run. See MT4 vs MT5 if that matters to you.
Deposits and withdrawals
Withdrawals go back to the method you funded with. Plus500 says it offers several payment methods worldwide. Check which ones apply in your country.
Who it may suit
The set-up fits traders who want a strictly regulated local company and a single, simple platform. It suits less well if you rely on MetaTrader or need a commission account.
How to open an account
The steps as we checked them. Never deposit until you have confirmed the licence.
Check which company you will join
UK residents join Plus500UK Ltd (FCA), EU residents Plus500CY Ltd (CySEC), Australians, New Zealanders and South Africans Plus500AU Pty Ltd. Other countries have their own company, named in the client agreement.
Register and answer the suitability questions
Give your personal details and answer questions on your trading knowledge before you can trade CFDs.
Verify, fund and practise
Upload ID and proof of address, fund in your own name, and try the free demo first.
What changed on this profile
Profile published. Licences checked on the FCA, CySEC, Estonian FSA, ASIC, NZ Financial Service Providers, FSCA, MAS, Japan FSA, NFA BASIC, DFSA, UAE CMA, SCB and FSA Seychelles registers; CIRO and ISA not confirmed.
Plus500: common questions
Is Plus500 regulated?
Yes. On 2026-10-20 we confirmed Plus500UK Ltd on the FCA register (509909), Plus500CY Ltd on CySEC's (250/14) and Plus500AU Pty Ltd on ASIC's (AFSL 417727), along with its companies in New Zealand, South Africa, Singapore, Japan, Estonia, the US, Dubai, the UAE, the Bahamas and Seychelles.
Which Plus500 company will I join?
It depends on where you live. UK residents join Plus500UK Ltd and EU residents Plus500CY Ltd. Australian, New Zealand and South African clients join Plus500AU Pty Ltd. US clients trade futures, not CFDs, with Plus500US Financial Services LLC. Check the name in your client agreement.
What is the minimum deposit?
We could not confirm a current figure on the UK site, which we could only view in an archived copy. Check the minimum in the app or the client agreement.
Can I lose more than I deposit?
UK, EU and Australian retail clients have negative balance protection, so losses are capped at the money in the account. Most retail CFD accounts lose money.
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