Reviews Brokers Plus500

Plus500 Review & Trader Rating in 2026

4.1/ 5
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Which company this review covers

This review covers:Plus500UK LtdFCA (UK)

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Plus500 in a nutshell

Multi-entity regulation

15 regulator relationships across separate group entities; client entity depends on residence

Catalogue

2,800+ CFDs across seven categories

Current warning

76% of retail CFD accounts lose money (Plus500UK)

Android rating

4.3/5 on Google Play · about 126K reviews · September 2026

Editorial summary

Plus500 operates through regulated subsidiaries in multiple jurisdictions, so the entity and products available depend on residence. It offers more than 2,800 CFDs across seven categories on its own web and mobile platform. Its risk warning states that 76% of retail CFD accounts lose money.

Plus500 is a multi-entity group. Its companies are regulated in the UK, Cyprus, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Singapore, Israel, Seychelles, Estonia, Dubai, Japan, the Bahamas, the UAE and Canada, and a US subsidiary offers futures as a CFTC-registered firm and NFA member. The company that serves you depends on where you live.

A client is served by a specific entity based on residence; no single list of group licences or protections applies universally.

The proprietary Plus500 platform provides access to over 2,800 CFDs across forex, shares, commodities, indices, ETFs, options and cryptocurrencies, subject to regional restrictions.

On Google Play, the Plus500 app showed 4.3 out of 5 stars from about 126K reviews in September 2026.

Plus500UK's risk warning states that 76% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider; other Plus500 companies publish their own figures.

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What other platforms say about Plus500

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Is Plus500 right for you?

Best for

  • Traders who want a proprietary web and mobile CFD platform
  • Multi-asset users comparing more than 2,800 CFDs across seven categories
  • Clients willing to verify the serving entity and country-specific product set

Avoid if

  • You require MT4, MT5, cTrader, or TradingView; Plus500's CFD service runs only on its own web and mobile platform
  • You have not confirmed which Plus500 entity, protections, and instruments apply in your country
  • You are uncomfortable with the current warning that 76% of retail CFD accounts lose money

Evidence and transparency breakdown

Dimensions our methodology can assess from the evidence stored for this review.

  • Regulator strength5.0/ 5 · Excellent

    The group operates through entities regulated by FCA, CySEC, ASIC, FMA, FSCA, MAS, ISA, EFSA, FSA-SC, DFSA, JFSA, SCB, the UAE CMA, CIRO and CFTC/NFA; the serving entity depends on residence.

  • Transparency4.5/ 5 · Excellent

    Plus500 publishes each subsidiary's regulator and licence number, plus its current retail-loss percentage.

Asset coverage

Tradable instruments per asset class.

Forex
Stocks
Indices
Commodities
Crypto
ETFs
Bonds
Options
Futures

Mobile app

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4.4/ 5
Reviews
125.9k
App updated
Aug 2026
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Deposit methods

Funding options, minimums, fees, and processing times.

  • Visa / Mastercard
  • PayPal
  • Skrill
  • Bank transfer

Plus500 withdrawals: timing, fees and rules

Withdrawal methods

How and when you can take money back out.

  • Bank transfer
  • Visa / Mastercard
  • PayPal
  • Skrill

Fees

The minimum deposit depends on the payment method and is typically 100 USD, EUR or GBP. Funding terms can differ by the Plus500 company and country that serve you.

Cons

  • The minimum deposit depends on the payment method and can differ by country

Regulation & protection

4.3 /5

Plus500 uses separately regulated subsidiaries, and account protections follow the serving entity.

Pros

  • Licensed through regulated subsidiaries in several jurisdictions

Cons

  • Protections are not universal across the group
Plus500 holds its licences through separate subsidiaries, and no single regulator covers every client. The company you contract with depends on where you live, so check that company's licence, client protections and complaint route before opening an account.

Deposit & withdrawal

3.9 /5

Funding via Bank transfer.

Pros

  • 3 withdrawal methods supported
Plus500 accepts deposits by Visa or Mastercard card, bank transfer, PayPal and Skrill, and its site also lists Apple Pay and Google Pay; available methods depend on your country. Withdrawals can go to a card, bank account, PayPal or Skrill, and every payment method must be in the account holder's name.

Account opening

3.4 /5

Accounts are opened online and include identity checks.

Accounts are opened online and include identity checks. For CFD accounts, Plus500 verifies identity and residential address before first trading on a new account. Electronic identity checks are available in some jurisdictions; where documents are required, these may include a government-issued photo ID and accepted address evidence such as a bank statement or utility bill. Payment-method ownership evidence may also be requested. Follow the requirements for your jurisdiction and account.

Web platform

3.6 /5

Plus500 offers its own web and mobile trading platform.

Pros

  • Single integrated web and mobile experience

Cons

  • No MT4, MT5, cTrader or TradingView access
Plus500 offers its own web and mobile trading platform for CFDs. MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView are not available for its CFD accounts.

Product selection

3.4 /5

Plus500 offers more than 2,800 CFDs across seven market categories.

Pros

  • Broad multi-asset CFD catalogue

Cons

  • Country and entity restrictions apply
Plus500's CFDs span forex, shares, commodities, indices, ETFs, options, and cryptocurrencies. Product access varies by entity and country.

Customer service

Support is available 24/7 in several languages, and the Plus500 platform itself comes in more than 25 languages.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Plus500 one regulated entity?
    No. Plus500 operates through separately regulated subsidiaries. The company serving an account depends on residence, and its licence and protections must be checked directly.
  • Which platforms does Plus500 offer?
    Plus500 offers its own web and mobile trading platform for CFDs. MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView are not available for its CFD accounts.
  • How broad is the Plus500 catalogue?
    Plus500 offers more than 2,800 CFDs across forex, shares, commodities, indices, ETFs, options and cryptocurrencies. Availability varies by entity and country.
  • What does the current risk warning say?
    The displayed warning states that 76% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.

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