FCAUnited KingdomTier 1Licence number
609146
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- Held by Trading 212
- Licence type and regime
- Market Making(MM)
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At a glance
Regulation on record for Trading 212
Counts of what is on record, not a rating. Each figure describes the register entries Wikilix holds and the checks it has run against them.
- Licences on record
- 5
- Issuing authorities
- 5
- From tier-1 or tier-2 authorities
- 3
- Found on an official register
- 0
Trading 212 has 5 licences on record with Wikilix, issued by 5 authorities across 5 jurisdictions. 3 of them were issued by tier-1 or tier-2 authorities — the regimes with the strictest capital, reporting and client-money rules. None has yet been located on an issuing authority’s own register, so every entry here should be read as claimed rather than confirmed.
2 licences come from authorities classed as offshore. An offshore regime can be a legitimate registration, but it typically carries lower capital requirements and no compensation scheme.
Issuing authorities
Jurisdictions
Licence record
Licences on record
Every licence on record for Trading 212, strongest authority first.
5 records
- FCAUnited KingdomTier 1
ASICAustraliaTier 1Licence number
000541122
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- Held by Trading 212
- Licence type and regime
- Market Making(MM)
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CySECCyprusTier 2Licence number
398/21
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- Held by Trading 212
- Licence type and regime
- Market Making(MM)
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FSCBulgariaTier 3Licence number
RG-03-0237
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- Held by Trading 212
- Licence type and regime
- Common Financial Service License
- Offshore
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VFSCSeychellesTier 4Licence number
40517
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- Held by Trading 212
- Licence type and regime
- Retail Forex License
- Offshore
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Protection
What this licence protects
FCA's own rules for the firms it authorises.
- Compensation schemeUp to £85000 (FSCS)
- Client money kept separate
- Negative balance protection
- Complaints routeFinancial Ombudsman Service
- Maximum leverage1:30
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about the licences held by Trading 212
Answered from the register entries on this page.
Most Popular Questions
Trading 212 offers a wide range of regulated financial instruments including Forex, stocks, options, derivatives, commodities, and CFDs. However, binary options trading is restricted under some licenses such as FCA and CySEC. Additionally, clients from countries like the USA, North Korea, and Iran are prohibited.
Trading 212 provides customer support via live chat during business hours and email support at russia@trading212.com. Support is available in English, and the broker maintains active social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
Yes, Trading 212 requires Know Your Customer (KYC) verification during the account opening process. To activate your Trading 212 account, you'll need to provide a valid identity document, such as a passport, national ID card, or driving license, and may also be asked to submit a proof of address document. Additionally, a motion selfie is required to verify your identity. These steps are part of Trading 212's compliance with regulatory requirements to prevent fraud, money laundering, and terrorist financing
According to WIKILIX data, Trading 212 offers a maximum leverage of up to 30:1 depending on the regulatory jurisdiction. For example, the FCA and CySEC licenses allow leverage up to 30, while ASIC permits up to 28.
Trading 212 supports multiple deposit methods including debit/credit cards, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Sofort, and bank transfers. Deposits are generally free up to a cumulative limit of £2,000 or €2,000, after which a 0.7% fee applies. Bank transfers are always free with no deposit limits.
Trading 212 is regulated by several authorities including the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the Australian Securities & Investment Commission (ASIC), and the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC). These regulators ensure compliance with strict standards, including client fund segregation and investor protection schemes. However, WIKILIX notes Trading 212's status as a suspicious clone, so users should exercise caution.
Trading 212 has 5 licence records with Wikilix, issued by 5 authorities across 5 jurisdictions. A licence on record means an authority published an entry; it is not an endorsement, and Wikilix does not issue authorisations.
Trading 212 holds licence records issued by FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSC, VFSC. Each authority’s own record — its tier, jurisdiction and client-protection rules — is linked from this page.
3 of the licence records held by Trading 212 come from tier-1 or tier-2 authorities (2 tier-1, 1 tier-2). Those regimes set the strictest capital, reporting and client-money requirements.
Not yet. None of the 5 licence records held by Trading 212 has been located on an issuing authority’s register, so each should be read as claimed rather than confirmed. Every record links to the official register so you can check it yourself.
Trading 212 has licence records in United Kingdom, Australia, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Seychelles. A licence applies in the jurisdiction that issued it; it does not by itself cover clients elsewhere.