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CapitalXtend vs Plus500

CapitalXtend is licensed by FSC Mauritius in Mauritius. Plus500 is licensed by FCA in the United Kingdom, CySEC in the European Union, EFSA (Estonia) in the European Union, ASIC in Australia, FMA (New Zealand) in New Zealand, FSCA in South Africa, MAS in Singapore, JFSA in Japan, CFTC / NFA in the United States, DFSA in the United Arab Emirates (DIFC), CMA (UAE) in the United Arab Emirates and SCB in the Bahamas, and also has an offshore registration. The licence that applies to you depends on where you live, so check which company you would contract with before comparing anything else.

Minimum deposits start at $12 at CapitalXtend and $0 at Plus500. Both offer negative balance protection and segregated client money.

Facts last checked: CapitalXtend on 20 October 2026, Plus500 on 20 October 2026.

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CapitalXtendRegulatedRead the profile
Plus500Strictly regulatedRead the profile
Comparing
CapitalXtendMauritius
Plus500United Kingdom

Overview

Founded
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Headquarters
Kingstown, St Vincent and the Grenadines
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Official websites
  • capitalxtend.com
  • plus500.com
  • plus500.com.cy
  • plus500.com.sg
  • plus500.com.sc
Facts last checked
20 October 2026
20 October 2026

Regulation and protection

Company you would contract with
Capitalxtend (Mauritius) LLC
Plus500UK Ltd
Regulator
FSC Mauritius
Mauritius
FCA
United Kingdom
Regulation level
Regulated
Strictly regulated
Licence number
GB23201599 (SEC-2.1B Investment Dealer)
Check the register
509909
Check the register
Clients this company serves
Not stated; the client agreement we read is with CapitalXtend Limited / CapitalXtend LLC in St Vincent, and names the Mauritius company only in connection with payments
UK residents
All licences held
  • FSC Mauritius (Mauritius)
  • 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)
Segregated client money
Yes
Yes
Negative balance protection
Yes
Yes
Compensation scheme
Financial Commission membership (external dispute body, up to €20,000 per case); not a statutory scheme
FSCS (UK, Plus500UK Ltd clients); other countries differ

Costs

Your monthly cost
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Cost per lot (EUR/USD)
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Spread from
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Typical EUR/USD spread
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Commission per lot (round turn)
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Typical GBP/USD spread
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Typical USD/JPY spread
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Typical XAU/USD spread
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Swap-free account
Yes
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Leverage and margin

Maximum retail leverage
Unlimited on FX majors, gold and silver (Standard, ECN, Pro-ECN); up to 1:500 on Platinum
1:30 on major currency pairs (UK, EU and Australian retail clients)
Retail leverage by asset class
  • FX majors, gold and silver (Standard, ECN, Pro-ECN): Unlimited
  • Platinum account: Up to 1:500
  • Major currency pairs: 1:30
  • Other currency pairs: 1:20
  • Other commodities and non-major indices: 1:10
  • Share CFDs: 1:5
Margin call level
80% (Standard, ECN, Pro-ECN); 100% (Platinum)
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Stop-out level
10% (Standard, ECN, Pro-ECN); 50% (Platinum)
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Account

Minimum deposit (this account)
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Base currencies
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Execution
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Platforms and features

Platforms
  • MetaTrader 4
  • MetaTrader 5
  • Copy trading
  • Plus500 web platform
  • Plus500 mobile app
Markets
Forex, spot metals, spot energies, CFD indices, share CFDs (MT5) and crypto CFDs
CFDs on currency pairs, indices, commodities, shares and ETFs; futures in the US
Demo account
Yes
Yes
Copy trading
Yes
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Expert advisors (automated trading)
Yes
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News trading allowed
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Guaranteed stops
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Deposits and withdrawals

Deposit methods
  • USDT (TRC20)
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Bank transfer
  • Local transfer
  • Online banking
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Withdrawal fee
$2.50 on Visa and Mastercard withdrawals; no commission on bank transfer
No deposit or withdrawal fees from Plus500 (UK site)
Inactivity fee
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Support

Customer support
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Our notes

Strengths
  • Capitalxtend (Mauritius) LLC is on the FSC Mauritius register as an investment dealer (SEC-2.1B), licensed since 15 June 2023
  • Low entry point, with a Standard account from $12
  • Publishes margin call and stop-out levels for every account
  • 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
  • The client agreement is with the St Vincent company (CapitalXtend Limited / CapitalXtend LLC); St Vincent registration is a company registration, not a licence to offer trading
  • Says it holds a Kazakhstan accreditation (file 36-0-12/5/ЮЛ-C-265); we could not confirm it on a Kazakhstan regulator's register on 2026-10-20
  • Unlimited leverage on major pairs and metals, with a 10% stop-out on most accounts, so a small move can wipe out the balance
  • The client agreement lets the company pool client money in one omnibus account and pass it to third parties such as brokers or payment providers
  • 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

Risk warnings

The buttons to a broker’s website above the table are partner links: we may earn a commission if you open an account through them. That never changes the facts shown here. Trading leveraged products such as forex and CFDs carries a high risk of losing money rapidly, and most retail accounts lose money. Each broker’s own warning:

  • CapitalXtend: Trading Forex and Financial Instruments involve a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. The high degree of leverage can be either for or against you. Before deciding to invest, carefully consider your investment objectives and risk appetite. You should be aware of the risks associated with financial markets.

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Cost per lot is the typical EUR/USD spread in busy hours × $10, plus any round-turn commission, for one standard lot. “Not yet checked” means we have not confirmed that fact yet. This page compares facts; it does not rank the brokers or recommend either. Confirm costs and licences on each broker’s site and the regulator’s public register before opening an account: see how we review brokers and check a broker yourself.

Nothing on this page is financial advice. Read the full disclaimer.

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