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Plus500 CFD Broker Review

Platforms, fees, regulation, and risks — independently summarized.

Introduction

Plus500 is a global CFD provider best known for its proprietary, lightweight trading platform and wide market list.
It focuses on simplicity and mobile-first execution. Availability, leverage and protections vary by region/entity.

Plus500 at a glance

Available in United States 🇺🇸
Based on your location we guessed United States. Results are approximate.
Max leverage
Min deposit
$100
Time to open account
same day
Plus500 is available on:
Web, Mobile
Plus500 is regulated by
FCA, CySEC, ASIC
Platform rating
Plus500 was founded in 2003.

Products offered

Plus500 offers CFDs across forex, indices, commodities, shares, ETFs and (where permitted) crypto.
Coverage differs by region and account type; major indices and large-cap shares are typically well covered.
Crypto availability depends on local regulation.

Note: product lists change—confirm live instruments inside the platform before funding.

Product coverage

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Stock index CFD
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No (0)
Yes (14)
Yes (1,500)
Bond CFD
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No (0)
Yes (500)
Yes (30)
Stock CFD
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No (0)
Yes (20,022)
Yes (2,004)
Commodity CFD
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No (0)
Yes (150)
Yes (150)
Crypto CFD
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No (0)
Yes (20)
Yes (20)

Fees & pricing in brief

Pricing is spread-based for most markets; share/ETF CFDs may include a commission depending on region.
Overnight financing (swap) applies to leveraged positions held past market close. Plus500 usually charges
no deposit fee; withdrawal fees and account-level charges can vary by method and jurisdiction.

Below, we standardize two views:

  • Spreads & commissions on a few popular markets
  • Account fees (deposit/withdrawal, monthly account fee, inactivity fee) with a mini peer comparison

Fees & spreads

Always verify current fees on the broker’s site.

EUR/USD spread
0 pips
GBP/USD spread
0 pips
S&P 500 CFD spread
0 pts
Euro Stoxx 50 CFD spread
0 pts
Apple CFD fee
$0
Vodafone CFD fee
$0

Account fees

Deposit fee
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No fee
$1
No fee
Withdrawal fee
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No fee
$2
No fee
Account fee
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No fee
No fee
$0/mo

Platforms & tools

Plus500’s in-house web and mobile apps emphasize simplicity, watchlists and one-tap order entry.
Advanced users may miss native support for third-party platforms or deep automation. Check the availability
of features such as trailing stops or guaranteed stops in your region.

Research & education

You’ll find basic market news, economic calendar items and platform guides. Educational content covers CFD
essentials and risk management. Power users often supplement with external charting/data.

Funding, onboarding & account types

Account opening is online and generally quick after KYC. Funding options vary by country (cards, bank transfer
and local e-wallets are common). Fees are shown before you submit a deposit or withdrawal. Professional and
limited-risk variants may be offered depending on jurisdiction.

Regulation & safety

Plus500 operates via multiple regulated entities. Investor protection, negative balance protection and leverage
caps depend on where your account is onboarded. CFDs are complex instruments—read the local risk disclosures carefully.

Who Plus500 is (and isn’t) for

Good fit: traders who want a clean, mobile-first platform and broad market coverage without heavy configuration.
Less ideal: traders who need third-party platforms, advanced automation/programming, or the most granular order-routing controls.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Simple UI

Cons

  • Limited advanced tools

Our methodology

We standardize spreads and fees where possible to enable apples-to-apples comparisons.

Data sources include broker disclosures, platform screenshots, and public documentation. High-impact fields are refreshed on a rolling schedule.