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Is Trading 212 safe and legit?

Short answer, from public records

Trading 212 states licences from ASIC, CySEC and FCA. We matched 3 on the regulator's own register (ASIC, CySEC, FCA). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself. 5 warnings list look-alike sites copying its name.

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Licences

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  • ✓ On registerASIC 541122TRADING 212 AU PTY LTD
  • ✓ On registerCySEC 398/21Trading 212 Markets Ltd
  • ✓ On registerFCA 609146Trading 212 UK Limited · Checked on 17 Oct 2026

Regulator warnings

All warnings

None naming the firm itself.

5 look-alike site warnings (these copy the name; they are not Trading 212)

  • TRADING212 (clone of authorised firm) FCA source ↗
  • TRADING212 (clone of authorised firm) FCA source ↗
  • Trading212pro / Tradingpro212 (clone of FCA authorised firm) FCA source ↗
  • Impersonation of Trading 212 AU Pty Ltd (spleenchangemarket.live) ASIC source ↗
  • Impersonation of Trading 212 AU Pty Ltd (nextradefinance.com) ASIC source ↗

Real site: https://www.trading212.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 Trading 212 safe?

Trading 212 states licences from ASIC, CySEC and FCA. We matched 3 on the regulator's own register (ASIC, CySEC, FCA). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself. 5 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 Trading 212 regulated?

Trading 212 states licences from ASIC, CySEC, FCA. Which entity you sign up with depends on your country, and protections differ by regulator.

Are there fake Trading 212 websites?

Yes. Regulators have listed 5 look-alike sites copying the name. Always type the address yourself: https://www.trading212.com/

Which Trading 212 company holds the ASIC licence (Australia)?

TRADING 212 AU PTY LTD, licence number 541122. 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 Trading 212 company holds the CySEC licence (Cyprus)?

Trading 212 Markets Ltd, licence number 398/21. 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 Trading 212 company holds the FCA licence (United Kingdom)?

Trading 212 UK Limited, licence number 609146. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://register.fca.org.uk/s/firm?id=001b000000NMi1QAAT

Which look-alike websites have regulators flagged for Trading 212?

TRADING212 (clone of authorised firm) (FCA), TRADING212 (clone of authorised firm) (FCA), Trading212pro / Tradingpro212 (clone of FCA authorised firm) (FCA), Impersonation of Trading 212 AU Pty Ltd (spleenchangemarket.live) (ASIC), Impersonation of Trading 212 AU Pty Ltd (nextradefinance.com) (ASIC). These copy the name and are not Trading 212. Its own site is https://www.trading212.com/.

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