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Plus500 vs Trendo

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. Trendo is licensed by FSC Mauritius in Mauritius (international clients). 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 $0 at Plus500 and $10 at Trendo. Only Plus500 offers negative balance protection and segregated client money.

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

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Monthly cost uses the account chosen in each slot: cost per lot × your lots. Swap and other fees are extra. The lowest monthly cost is highlighted only as a fact about cost, not as a recommendation.

Broker
Plus500Strictly regulatedRead the profile
TrendoRegulatedRead the profile
Comparing
Plus500United Kingdom
TrendoMauritius (international clients)

Overview

Founded
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Headquarters
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Port Louis, Mauritius
Official websites
  • plus500.com
  • plus500.com.cy
  • plus500.com.sg
  • plus500.com.sc
  • trendo.com
Facts last checked
20 October 2026
20 October 2026

Regulation and protection

Company you would contract with
Plus500UK Ltd
Trending Markets (International) Ltd
Regulator
FCA
United Kingdom
FSC Mauritius
Mauritius (international clients)
Regulation level
Strictly regulated
Regulated
Licence number
509909
Check the register
GB25205094 (SEC-2.1B Investment Dealer)
Check the register
Clients this company serves
UK residents
International clients, depending on country of residence; the website does not say which countries go to this company and which to Trendo LLC (Armenia)
All licences held
  • 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)
  • FSC Mauritius (Mauritius (international clients))
Segregated client money
Yes
No
Negative balance protection
Yes
No
Compensation scheme
FSCS (UK, Plus500UK Ltd clients); other countries differ
None

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
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Yes

Leverage and margin

Maximum retail leverage
1:30 on major currency pairs (UK, EU and Australian retail clients)
Up to 1:2000 (1:500 on PAMM accounts and on balances below $50)
Retail leverage by asset class
  • Major currency pairs: 1:30
  • Other currency pairs: 1:20
  • Other commodities and non-major indices: 1:10
  • Share CFDs: 1:5
  • Real and demo accounts: 1:25 to 1:2000
  • Balances below $50: Up to 1:500
  • PAMM accounts: Up to 1:500
  • Around major news and market open or close: Cut to 1:500 or 1:200
Margin call level
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100%
Stop-out level
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70%

Account

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

Platforms
  • Plus500 web platform
  • Plus500 mobile app
  • Trendo app (iOS and Android)
  • Trendo desktop (Windows and Mac)
  • Trendo web trader
Markets
CFDs on currency pairs, indices, commodities, shares and ETFs; futures in the US
Forex, gold and metals, cryptocurrencies, stocks and other CFDs
Demo account
Yes
Yes
Copy trading
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Yes
Expert advisors (automated trading)
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News trading allowed
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Guaranteed stops
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Deposits and withdrawals

Deposit methods
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  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Tether (TRC20 and BEP20)
  • USDC
  • Bitcoin
  • Ethereum
  • Tron
  • BNB
Withdrawal fee
No deposit or withdrawal fees from Plus500 (UK site)
No Trendo fee on any method; blockchain network fees may apply
Inactivity fee
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Support

Customer support
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24/7 support and live chat

Our notes

Strengths
  • 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
  • Trending Markets (International) Ltd is on the FSC Mauritius register as an investment dealer (SEC-2.1B), licensed since 28 October 2025
  • One simple account from $10, with a published $3 commission per lot
  • No Trendo fees on deposits or withdrawals, with a $10 minimum per transaction
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
  • Some clients are served by Trendo LLC in Armenia (registration 271.110.1214359); Trendo shows a company registration and charter update for it, and does not cite a financial licence
  • Leverage up to 1:2000 and deposit bonuses that come with trading conditions
  • We found no document setting out where client money is held or whether you have negative balance protection
  • Proprietary platform only; no MetaTrader

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:

  • Trendo: Forex and CFD trading are complex instruments and come with a high risk of rapid capital loss due to leverage. A significant percentage of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how these instruments work and whether you can afford to take the high risk associated with CFD trading. Trade responsibly: always consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk appetite. If needed, seek advice from an independent financial advisor.

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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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