Trading212 at a glance
An established multi-asset broker, reviewed by the Tradelytic team and rated by traders.
Trading 212 is a UK-based multi-asset platform offering commission-free stocks, ETFs and CFDs across 10,000+ instruments, with its proprietary platform available across web and mobile. Regulated by the FCA in the UK and FSC in Bulgaria, it has grown into one of Europe’s most popular retail investing platforms, particularly known for introducing fractional share investing and zero-commission stock trading to a mass retail audience.
In our assessment, its strongest points are FCA regulation, genuine commission-free stock and ETF investing, fractional shares and an exceptionally user-friendly proprietary platform. The main trade-off is that the platform is optimised for simplicity and long-term investing rather than active technical trading – advanced charting and algorithmic tools are limited.
Our verdict
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Pros & cons
The honest summary, weighed from our testing and trader feedback.
- FCA regulated – full UK top-tier investor protections including FSCS coverage
- Commission-free stocks and ETFs – genuinely zero commission
- Fractional shares available – invest from £1 in major stocks
- Cash ISA and Stocks & Shares ISA available for UK clients
- 10,000+ instruments across stocks, ETFs, forex and commodities
- Platform not suited to advanced technical traders – limited charting depth
- CFD spreads wider than dedicated CFD-focused brokers
- Currency conversion fee on non-GBP stock trades
- No options, futures or bonds available
Who it's for
Here's how to tell if this broker is right for you.
- Are a retail investor wanting commission-free stocks and ETFs under FCA protection
- Want fractional share access from a very low entry amount
- Are a UK client wanting an ISA wrapper for tax-efficient investing
- Are a beginner or intermediate trader who values platform simplicity
- Want a clean, intuitive mobile-first experience
- Need advanced charting, algorithmic trading or MT4/MT5 support
- Need access to options, futures or bond markets
- Trade in non-GBP currencies frequently and want to avoid conversion fees
- Are an active CFD trader wanting tight raw spreads
Fees & platforms
What it costs to trade, and what you'll trade on.
Trading 212 operates a commission-free model for stocks and ETFs. There are no account fees, no minimum deposit and no commission on equity trades. CFD trading carries spreads from 0.0 pips on some instruments with wider spreads on others. A currency conversion fee of 0.15% applies when trading stocks denominated in a different currency to the account base currency.
Platforms
Trading is available exclusively on Trading 212's proprietary platform, accessible via web browser and mobile app for iOS and Android. The platform is one of the most intuitive in the retail space, with a clean portfolio view, fractional share access and a Pie investing feature for automated portfolio allocation. Advanced charting depth is limited compared to MT4/MT5.
Funding
Deposits and withdrawals supported via bank transfer, credit and debit card, Google Pay and Apple Pay. No deposit fees. Processing times are typically fast for card deposits.