United States
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CyprusIG vs Trading 212
What each one charges, who licenses it, and how they rank against each other country by country.
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
The short version
We rank both for CFDs in 7 countries, and IG comes out ahead in every one of them.
We score each country separately, based on the company that would actually hold your account there, so check your own country in the table below.
They charge the same on both fees we could compare.
Both hold top-tier (tier-1) licences: IG from FCA, BaFin and ASIC, Trading 212 from ASIC.
- Both charge the same for US stock orders: $0 per order.
- Neither charges a withdrawal fee.
- We list IG in 9 of the 14 countries we cover and Trading 212 in 9. They overlap in 7.
- Only IG offers forex.
- Only IG supports TradingView and MetaTrader 4.
- IG gets more search attention than Trading 212 (Market Signal 71 vs 56). That tells you how well known it is, not how good it is.
Where you can use each one
Where each one ranks on our list in every country we cover, its Coinish Score there, and the company that would hold your account. If a broker isn't allowed to take clients from a country, it isn't on that country's list.
CFD brokers
| Country | IG | Trading 212 |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | #1 of 1877/100Locally licensed IG Australia Pty Ltd · ASIC | #9 of 1867/100Locally licensed Trading 212 AU Pty Ltd · ASIC |
| Austria | #1 of 3077/100EU passport IG Europe GmbH · BaFin | #8 of 3066/100EU passport Trading 212 Markets Ltd · CySEC |
| Germany | #1 of 3177/100Locally licensed IG Europe GmbH · BaFin | #9 of 3166/100EU passport Trading 212 Markets Ltd · CySEC |
| Italy | #1 of 3377/100EU passport IG Europe GmbH · BaFin | #9 of 3366/100EU passport Trading 212 Markets Ltd · CySEC |
| Netherlands | #1 of 3077/100EU passport IG Europe GmbH · BaFin | #8 of 3066/100EU passport Trading 212 Markets Ltd · CySEC |
| Portugal | #1 of 3177/100EU passport IG Europe GmbH · BaFin | #8 of 3166/100EU passport Trading 212 Markets Ltd · CySEC |
| Spain | #1 of 3177/100EU passport IG Europe GmbH · BaFin | #9 of 3166/100EU passport Trading 212 Markets Ltd · CySEC |
| Croatia | Not listed | #6 of 2866/100EU passport Trading 212 Markets Ltd · CySEC |
| Cyprus | Not listed | #7 of 3066/100Locally licensed Trading 212 Markets Ltd · CySEC |
| United Arab Emirates | #1 of 1275/100Locally licensed IG (DIFC branch) · DFSA | Not listed |
| United Kingdom | #2 of 1877/100Locally licensed IG Markets Ltd · FCA | Not listed |
Stock brokers & investing apps
| Country | IG | Trading 212 |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | #2 of 876/100Locally licensed IG Australia Pty Ltd · ASIC | #6 of 868/100Locally licensed Trading 212 AU Pty Ltd · ASIC |
| Austria | Not listed | #3 of 866/100EU passport Trading 212 Markets Ltd · CySEC |
| Croatia | Not listed | #3 of 866/100EU passport Trading 212 Markets Ltd · CySEC |
| Cyprus | Not listed | #4 of 966/100Locally licensed Trading 212 Markets Ltd · CySEC |
| Germany | Not listed | #4 of 1266/100EU passport Trading 212 Markets Ltd · CySEC |
| Italy | Not listed | #4 of 1166/100EU passport Trading 212 Markets Ltd · CySEC |
| Netherlands | Not listed | #4 of 1066/100EU passport Trading 212 Markets Ltd · CySEC |
| Portugal | Not listed | #4 of 966/100EU passport Trading 212 Markets Ltd · CySEC |
| Spain | Not listed | #4 of 966/100EU passport Trading 212 Markets Ltd · CySEC |
| United Kingdom | #2 of 776/100Locally licensed IG Markets Ltd · FCA | Not listed |
Fees and features side by side
| IG | Trading 212 | |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Forex, CFDs, Stocks & ETFs, Options | Stocks & ETFs, CFDs |
| Owner | IG Group Holdings Plc | Not verified yet |
| EUR/USD all-in cost | 0.6 pips, CFD / spread bet (minimum spread 0.6, no commission) | Not verified yet |
| US stock commission | $0 per order | $0 per order |
| Currency conversion fee | 0.8% | Not verified yet |
| Inactivity fee | CHF 18 per month after 24 consecutive months with no trading (Swiss accounts; amount differs by region) | None |
| Withdrawal fee | None | None |
| Minimum deposit | $0 (IG Markets Ltd) | Not verified yet |
| Instruments | 17,000+ | 9,000+ |
| Fractional shares | Not verified yet | Yes |
| Platforms | IG web platform, IG trading app, ProRealTime, L2 Dealer, TradingView, MT4 | Trading 212 app |
| Deposit methods | Debit card, Credit card, Apple Pay, Bank transfer | Bank transfer, Instant bank transfer (Open Banking), Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Klarna |
| Withdrawal time (stated) | card 2–5 bank working days; bank transfer 1–3 working days | Not verified yet |
| Demo account | Yes | Yes |
| Support | live chat · 24/7 except Fri 22:00–Sat 08:00 (UK) | email · 24/7 |
Every figure comes from the broker's own pages or its regulator. You'll find the sources in each review (IG, Trading 212).
Licences
IG vs Trading 212: common questions
Which is better, IG or Trading 212?
We rank both for CFDs in 7 countries, and IG comes out ahead in every one of them. For reference, IG's best ranking is #1 of 33 CFD brokers in Italy, and Trading 212's best ranking is #3 of 8 stock brokers & investing apps in Austria.
Is IG cheaper than Trading 212?
Both charge the same for US stock orders: $0 per order. Neither charges a withdrawal fee.
Is IG or Trading 212 better regulated?
Both hold top-tier (tier-1) licences: IG from FCA, BaFin and ASIC, Trading 212 from ASIC. Which company you actually sign up with depends on where you live; the country table on this page names it for each one.
Can I use both IG and Trading 212 where I live?
We list IG in 9 of the 14 countries we cover and Trading 212 in 9. They overlap in 7. For CFDs, you'll find both on our lists in Australia, Austria, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal and Spain.