ASIC — Australia
Plus500 Ltd
Regulated
Plus500 Review — Overview
Regulation
Tier-1 regulated
Licence
ASIC • FSA
Licence status
Regulated
Max. leverage
1:300
Instruments
2, 800 CFDs, cryptos, indices
Operating
Est. 2008
Main market
US
Entity
Plus500 Ltd
Website
Unknown
Plus500 is a forex & CFD broker based in Cyprus, established in 2008. On Trust Broker Hub it holds a Trust Score of 8.8 out of 10, which we rate as Good — above the industry average of 3.3/10. Solid, well-regulated profile suitable for most traders.
Crucially, Plus500 is regulated by ASIC, FSA, CYSEC, FCA, FMA, CIRO, MAS, SCA, DFSA and ISA, including at least one tier-1 regulator. Tier-1 regulation is the strongest sign of legitimacy: it normally requires segregated client funds, regular audits and access to a compensation scheme if the broker fails — meaningful protection for your money.
Plus500 provides access to 2, 800 CFDs, cryptos, indices. Published conditions include leverage up to 1:300. No complaints are currently on record. Overall, Plus500 looks like a credible option — but always verify the licence yourself and start with a small amount.
Trust score breakdown
How is this calculated?Trust Score history
Plus500 currently scores 8.8/10. The trend line will build here as the Trust Score is re-evaluated over time.
Pros
- Regulated by a tier-1 authority
- No unresolved complaints on record
- Listed in our verified broker directory
Cons
- Always verify the licence directly before depositing
Regulation
Tier 1 · Top
Verified
FSA — Australia
Plus500 Ltd
Licence
Tier 1 · Top
Verified
CYSEC — Cyprus
Plus500 Ltd
Licence
Tier 2 · Mid
Verified
FCA — United Kingdom
Plus500 Ltd
Licence
Tier 1 · Top
Verified
FMA — New Zealand
Plus500 Ltd
Licence
Tier 1 · Top
Verified
CIRO — Canada
Plus500 Ltd
Licence
Tier 1 · Top
Verified
MAS — Singapore
Plus500 Ltd
Licence
Tier 1 · Top
Verified
SCA — United Arab Emirates
Plus500 Ltd
Licence
Tier 3 · Offshore
Verified
DFSA — United Arab Emirates
Plus500 Ltd
Licence
Tier 2 · Mid
Verified
ISA — Cyprus
Plus500 Ltd
Licence
Tier 3 · Offshore
Verified
Offshore (tier-3) regulators typically have lower capital requirements and no compensation scheme. Funds may not be protected if the broker fails.
Trading conditions
| Instruments | 2, 800 CFDs, cryptos, indices, forex, commodities, shares, ETFs |
| Minimum deposit | Not disclosed |
| Maximum leverage | 1:300 |
| Typical spread | Not disclosed |
| Platforms | Not disclosed |
| Demo account | ✅ |
We mark unverified fields as “Not disclosed” rather than estimate them.
Our verdict on Plus500
Our analysis · editorial
8.8/10
Established and well-regulated
Plus500 holds a tier-1 regulatory licence among its 10 registrations (ASIC, FSA, CYSEC, FCA). Based in Cyprus, it has been operating for about 18 years. We have no complaints on record against it. Weighing regulation, track record and complaint history, our Trust Score is 8.8/10 — a strong, low-risk profile.
Strengths
- Authorised by a tier-1 regulator (ASIC, FSA, CYSEC, FCA)
- Holds 10 regulatory licences across multiple jurisdictions
- Long 18-year operating track record
- No complaints on record with us
Watch-outs
- Always confirm the licensed entity covers traders in your country
Bottom line: Suitable for most traders — still verify it is licensed to serve your country before depositing.
This is Trust Broker Hub's data-driven editorial assessment — not a user review. It is generated automatically from regulation, licensing, company age and complaint records, and updates as those change.
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Complaints & alerts
No complaints or regulator warnings on record
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Full specifications
Regulated region
Cyprus
Operating period
15-20 years
Main market
US
License status
Regulated
Instruments
2, 800 CFDs, cryptos, indices, forex, commodities, shares, ETFs
Year founded
2008
Frequently asked
Is Plus500 a safe broker?
Plus500 scores 8.8 / 10 on our Trust Score, above the 3.3 industry average. It holds tier-1 regulation, which offers strong investor protection. It has no complaints on record. Trade only with funds you can afford to lose.
How is the Plus500 trust score calculated?
The score weighs five factors: regulation tier, transparency of disclosures, operating footprint, user sentiment, and complaint history. Each is scored out of 10 and combined into the overall figure shown at the top. Read our methodology.
What does "offshore regulated" mean?
It means the broker's licence comes from a jurisdiction with lighter requirements than tier-1 regulators like the FCA or ASIC. There's usually no compensation scheme, so recovering funds can be difficult if the broker fails.
Can I withdraw funds easily from Plus500?
Plus500 publishes some trading terms, but always confirm withdrawal fees directly. Test with a small amount first and document every transaction.