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Is Plus500 safe and legit?

Short answer, from public records

Plus500 states licences from FSCA (FSP licence), FCA, CySEC, ASIC, FMA NZ (FSPR), DFSA, SCB, EFSA Estonia, FSA Seychelles, MAS, CIRO and FSCA (ODP licence). We matched 8 on the regulator's own register (FSCA, FCA, CySEC, ASIC, DFSA, SCB, FSA Seychelles, FSCA ODP). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself. 3 warnings list look-alike sites copying its name.

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Licences

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  • ✓ On registerFSCA 47546PLUS500AU (PTY) LTD · Checked on 16 Oct 2026
  • ✓ On registerFCA 509909Plus500UK Ltd · Checked on 17 Oct 2026
  • ✓ On registerCySEC 250/14Plus500CY Ltd
  • ✓ On registerASIC 417727Plus500AU Pty Ltd
  • ✓ On registerDFSA F005651Plus500AE LTD · Checked on 17 Oct 2026
  • ✓ On registerFSCA ODP PLUS500AU (PTY) LTD
  • Stated by brokerEFSA Estonia 4.1-1/18Plus500EE AS
  • Stated by brokerMAS Plus500SG Pte Ltd
  • Stated by brokerCIRO Plus500CA Ltd
  • ✓ On registerSCB SIA-F250PLUS500BHS Ltd · Checked on 17 Oct 2026
  • ✓ On registerFSA Seychelles SD039Plus500SEY Ltd · Checked on 17 Oct 2026
  • Stated by brokerFMA NZ (FSPR) FSP486026Plus500AU Pty Ltd

Regulator warnings

All warnings

None naming the firm itself.

3 look-alike site warnings (these copy the name; they are not Plus500)

  • Fx Plus500 (Clone of FCA Authorised Firm) FCA source ↗
  • www.plus500un.com (clone of FCA Authorised firm) FCA source ↗
  • p500.io / plus500v.com (Clone of FCA authorised firm) FCA source ↗

Real site: https://www.plus500.com/

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Scam red flags to check yourself

  • Someone contacts you first (WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, dating apps) and offers to trade for you.
  • Guaranteed or fixed returns, or “no-loss” accounts.
  • A web address that is close to, but not exactly, the broker's real site.
  • Pressure to deposit more before you can withdraw, or “tax/fees” to release your money.
  • The licence number on the site doesn't match the regulator's register, or the company name differs.

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Questions

Is Plus500 safe?

Plus500 states licences from FSCA (FSP licence), FCA, CySEC, ASIC, FMA NZ (FSPR), DFSA, SCB, EFSA Estonia, FSA Seychelles, MAS, CIRO and FSCA (ODP licence). We matched 8 on the regulator's own register (FSCA, FCA, CySEC, ASIC, DFSA, SCB, FSA Seychelles, FSCA ODP). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself. 3 warnings list look-alike sites copying its name. We don't say whether a broker is safe for you. Check the licence number on the regulator's register before you deposit.

Is Plus500 regulated?

Plus500 states licences from FSCA, FCA, CySEC, ASIC, FMA NZ (FSPR), DFSA, SCB, EFSA Estonia, FSA Seychelles, MAS, CIRO, FSCA ODP. Which entity you sign up with depends on your country, and protections differ by regulator.

Are there fake Plus500 websites?

Yes. Regulators have listed 3 look-alike sites copying the name. Always type the address yourself: https://www.plus500.com/

Which Plus500 company holds the FSCA licence (South Africa)?

PLUS500AU (PTY) LTD, licence number 47546. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://www2.fsca.co.za/Fais/Search_FSP.htm

Which Plus500 company holds the FCA licence (United Kingdom)?

Plus500UK Ltd, licence number 509909. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://register.fca.org.uk/s/firm?id=001b000000NMTYtAAP

Which Plus500 company holds the CySEC licence (Cyprus)?

Plus500CY Ltd, licence number 250/14. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://www.cysec.gov.cy/en-GB/entities/investment-firms/cypriot/

Which Plus500 company holds the ASIC licence (Australia)?

Plus500AU Pty Ltd, licence number 417727. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/asic-afs-licensee

Which Plus500 company holds the FMA NZ (FSPR) licence (New Zealand)?

Plus500AU Pty Ltd, licence number FSP486026. This is what the broker or a source states; we haven't matched it on the register. Check it yourself on the register: https://www.fma.govt.nz/business/licensed-providers/

Which Plus500 company holds the DFSA licence (UAE (DIFC))?

Plus500AE LTD, licence number F005651. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://www.dfsa.ae/public-register/firms?keywords=F005651

Which look-alike websites have regulators flagged for Plus500?

Fx Plus500 (Clone of FCA Authorised Firm) (FCA), www.plus500un.com (clone of FCA Authorised firm) (FCA), p500.io / plus500v.com (Clone of FCA authorised firm) (FCA). These copy the name and are not Plus500. Its own site is https://www.plus500.com/.

Facts from public sources, not advice. Info may be out of date or wrong. Always check with the regulator before you trade.