Plus500 Review
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Fast Facts
FCA (UK)
CySEC (Cyprus)
ASIC (Australia)
FMA (New Zealand)
MAS (Singapore)
FSA (Seychelles)
FSCA (South Africa)
ISA (Israel)
Account types
| Standard Account | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Deposit | 100 USD |
| Maximum Leverage | 1:30 |
| Spread from (pips) | |
| Commission per lot (USD) | 0 |
| Minimum Trade Size | 0.01 |
| Step | |
| Execution Type | |
| Trading Instruments | CFDs |
| Margin Call | |
| Stop out | 50% |
| Swap Free | |
| Currency | GBP, EUR, USD |
Deposits / Withdrawals
- Deposit Methods: Visa, MasterCard, Bank Wire Transfer, Google Pay, Skrill
- Withdrawal Methods: Visa, MasterCard, Bank Wire Transfer, Google Pay, Skrill
- Account Currencies: GBP, EUR, USD
Contact Info and Support
Building 10.2, Matam Haifa 31905 Israel
Traffic information
| Category | Metrics | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | Global Rank | 11559 |
| Country Code | GB | |
| Country Rank | 2410 | |
| Category Rank | 15 | |
| Engagement metrics | Visits | 4655879 |
| Bounce Rate | 0.4425 | |
| Pageviews per Visit | 4.04 | |
| Avg. Visit Duration | 175.97 | |
| Estimated monthly visits | April 2026 | 4985841 |
| May 2026 | 4959075 | |
| June 2026 | 4655879 | |
| Top countries | United States (US) | 13.35% |
| Netherlands (NL) | 10.56% | |
| Germany (DE) | 9.75% | |
| Poland (PL) | 7.77% | |
| United Kingdom (GB) | 7.08% | |
| Traffic sources | Direct | 37.4% |
| Referrals | 32.67% | |
| 1.32% | ||
| Social | - | |
| Paid Referrals | - | |
| Search | - | |
| Top keywords | plus500 | 43580 ◦ $8.14 ◦ $42020 |
| dollar to shekel | 126870 ◦ $1.32 ◦ $26260 | |
| spacex | 4474320 ◦ $1.29 ◦ $11920 | |
| שער הדולר | 199560 ◦ $1.07 ◦ $11250 | |
| fidelity | 4179560 ◦ $1.46 ◦ $8470 |
About Plus500
Plus500 is an online brokerage firm established in 2008 and headquartered in Haifa, Israel, operating under multiple financial licenses. It is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (licence no. 509909), the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (licence no. 250/14), the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (AFSL no. 417727), the Financial Sector Conduct Authority of South Africa (FSP no. 47546), the New Zealand Financial Markets Authority (FSP486026), the Monetary Authority of Singapore (licence no. CMS100648-1), the Israel Securities Authority (no. 515233914), the Financial Services Authority of Seychelles (no. SD039), and the Estonian Financial Supervision Authority (no. 4.1‑1/18). Its official website operates at plus500.com.
The broker provides access to contracts for difference (CFDs) on a range of instruments including forex, indices, cryptocurrencies, shares, ETFs, and commodities. Trading is conducted through the proprietary Plus500 platform, available on web and mobile versions. The standard account requires a minimum deposit of 100 USD and offers a maximum leverage of 1 : 30. It operates with zero commissions and variable spreads, supports base currencies in USD, EUR, and GBP, and features negative balance protection. The account is also available in swap‑free (Islamic) format. Automated trading with Expert Advisors, hedging, and scalping are not permitted.
Who it’s for
- Traders seeking a well‑regulated multi‑jurisdiction CFD broker.
- Investors preferring straightforward web and mobile trading platforms.
- Users who prioritise regulatory oversight and negative balance protection.
- Clients looking for swap‑free account options compliant with Islamic finance.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Extensive global regulation across multiple major jurisdictions.
- Low minimum deposit and zero‑commission trading structure.
- Negative balance protection and Islamic account availability.
- User‑friendly proprietary trading platform.
Cons
- Does not allow hedging, scalping, or automated EAs.
- No third‑party platforms such as MetaTrader 4 or 5.
