FBS vs Plus500 2026
By Akash · Facts re-checked (UTC)
Here is how FBS and Plus500 compare on regulation, costs and platforms.
FBS is a forex and CFD broker operated by FBS Markets Inc. under the Financial Services Commission of Belize, offering MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and the FBS app with a $5 minimum deposit.
Plus500 offers CFDs through its own WebTrader and app via entities regulated by the FCA, CySEC and ASIC.
Side by side
| FBS | Plus500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | FSC (Belize) | FCA, CySEC, ASIC |
| Minimum deposit | $5 | – |
| Spreads from | 0.7 pips (Standard account) | – |
| Max leverage | 1:3000 on forex (FBS Markets Inc., Belize) | 1:30 on forex CFDs for retail clients |
| Platforms | Plus500 WebTraderPlus500 app |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: FBS review · Plus500 review.
Frequently asked questions
Are FBS and Plus500 regulated?
FBS: FSC (Belize). Plus500: FCA, CySEC, ASIC.
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