RoboForex vs Trading 212 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
Trading 212 has the higher TFB Score (75/100 vs 60/100).
RoboForex Ltd is registered with the Financial Services Commission of Belize (licence 9759600, an offshore regulator) and offers Pro, ProCent, ECN and Prime accounts on MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and R StocksTrader.
75.85% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Trading 212 offers commission-free CFDs through Trading 212 UK Ltd (FCA, FRN 609146), Trading 212 Markets Ltd (CySEC, 398/21) and Trading 212 AU (ASIC, AFSL 541122), on its own app and web platform, with retail negative balance protection.
75% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| Item | RoboForex | Trading 212 |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 60/100 | 75/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 11/35Strongest licence FSC Belize (tier 3) | 34/35▲3 tier-1 regulators (FCA, CySEC, ASIC), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 15/25▲Spreads from 0 pips; commission not published | 14/25Spreads and commission not published (counted as neutral) |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 18/20▲Minimum deposit $10 (ECN account), 4 deposit methods, 4 withdrawal methods | 17/20Minimum deposit £10, €10, $10, 8 deposit methods, 1 withdrawal method |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20▲MT4, MT5; leverage up to 1:2000 (Pro and ProCent accounts; ECN up to 1:500, Prime up to 1:300; RoboForex Ltd, FSC Belize) | 10/20Trading 212 app, Web platform; leverage up to 1:30 on major currency pairs (retail CFD account) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FSC Belize | FCA, CySEC, ASIC |
| Minimum deposit | $10 (ECN account) | £10, €10, $10 |
| Spreads from | 0 pips (ECN and Prime; Pro and ProCent floating from 1.3 points) | Dynamic (variable spreads; average spread per instrument published on its site) |
| Commission | ECN: depends on traded volume; Pro and ProCent: 0% | Free (no trading commission) |
| Max leverage | Up to 1:2000 (Pro and ProCent accounts; ECN up to 1:500, Prime up to 1:300; RoboForex Ltd, FSC Belize) | 1:30 on major currency pairs (retail CFD account) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank payments, Electronic payments, Bank cards, QR & Vouchers | Payment methods (back to the methods you deposited with, up to the amount deposited with each unless verified) |
| Retail accounts losing money | 75.85% | 75% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: RoboForex review · Trading 212 review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is RoboForex or Trading 212 better?
Trading 212 has the higher TFB Score (75/100 vs 60/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are RoboForex and Trading 212 regulated?
RoboForex: FSC Belize. Trading 212: FCA, CySEC, ASIC. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, RoboForex or Trading 212?
RoboForex holds no tier-1 licence; Trading 212 holds 3 (FCA, CySEC and ASIC). Tier-1 regulators have the strictest rules on client money. Your protection depends on which company opens your account.
What is the minimum deposit at RoboForex and Trading 212?
RoboForex: $10 (ECN account). Trading 212: £10, €10, $10.
Which has tighter spreads, RoboForex or Trading 212?
Published spreads start from 0 pips (ECN and Prime; Pro and ProCent floating from 1.3 points) at RoboForex and Dynamic (variable spreads; average spread per instrument published on its site) at Trading 212; commission: RoboForex ECN: depends on traded volume; Pro and ProCent: 0%, Trading 212 Free (no trading commission).
Do RoboForex and Trading 212 offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
RoboForex: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, R StocksTrader, MobileTrader, WebTrader. Trading 212: Trading 212 app, Web platform.
What is the maximum leverage at RoboForex and Trading 212?
RoboForex: Up to 1:2000 (Pro and ProCent accounts; ECN up to 1:500, Prime up to 1:300; RoboForex Ltd, FSC Belize). Trading 212: 1:30 on major currency pairs (retail CFD account). Leverage depends on the company that opens your account and on your country.
How many retail accounts lose money at RoboForex and Trading 212?
RoboForex states 75.85% and Trading 212 states 75% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with them.
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Forex trading at these brokers is done through CFDs (contracts for difference): you trade on the price moving up or down, without owning the currency itself.Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read the full risk warning