Updated October 13, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Mitrade vs Trading 212
Facts checked September 26, 2026.
Where Mitrade and Trading 212 differ
| Compare |  Mitrade | Trading 212 ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, CryptoCovers more | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs |
| Regulators | ASIC, CIMA, CySEC, FSC | Financial Conduct Authority, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Investor protection | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 | FSCS up to GBP 85,000 |
| Platforms | Mitrade trading platform | Trading 212 App, Web Platform |
| Minimum deposit | Not confirmed | £1 |
| Stock trade fee | Not confirmed | £0 |
| Account fee | Not confirmed | £0 |
| Inactivity fee | Not confirmed | £0 |
| Account types | Not confirmed | ISA, SIPP, Joint |
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Key differences
- Regulators: only Mitrade offers ASIC, CIMA, FSC.
- Regulators: only Trading 212 offers Financial Conduct Authority, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission.
- Mitrade is licensed in 2 more countries.
- Markets: only Mitrade offers Crypto.
- Platforms: only Mitrade offers Mitrade trading platform.
- Platforms: only Trading 212 offers Trading 212 App, Web Platform.
- Features: only Mitrade offers Crypto.
- Features: only Trading 212 offers Fractional shares.
Our verdict on each
Mitrade
Mitrade centres on CFDs covering forex, gold, oil and major indices through its own trading platform. It is an EU regulated broker within Mitrade Group and suits retail investors in Europe who want mobile and desktop CFD trading with segregated funds and negative balance protection.
Trading 212
Trading 212 suits UK and European beginners who want flat costs: a stock trade fee of £0, an account fee of £0 and an ISA, SIPP and joint account. Forex and CFDs share the same menu, so the easy entry is the reason to look closer, not to trade heavily.
Score breakdown
| Area | Mitrade | Trading 212 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.3Charges sit at the floor: £0 on a trade, £0 on the account, £0 when idle. |
| Offer | 8.8 | 9.2Higher |
| Trust | 9.9Higher | 9.5 |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Mitrade | Trading 212 |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 378 of 471 | 83 of 471 |
| Forex brokers | 127 of 147 | 35 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 125 of 145 | 33 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 106 of 122 | 27 of 122 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Mitrade | Trading 212 |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) MiCA CASP 21380045KC28948FNE32 | |
| Australia | Not confirmed | |
| Cayman Islands | Not confirmed | |
| Mauritius | Not confirmed | |
| United Kingdom | Not confirmed |
Which one suits you
Pick Mitrade if trust and markets matter most.
Pick Trading 212 if offer matter most.
Where these facts come from
Mitrade
- mtdaffiliates.com: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- mitrade.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Trading 212
- en.wikipedia.org: 13 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- esma.europa.eu: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Mitrade | Trading 212 |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Crypto, Demo account, Mobile app | Fractional shares, Demo account, Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Commission free |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Beginners |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Trading 212 Markets Ltd |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Cyprus |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2006 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Mitrade | Trading 212 | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | Not confirmed | £1below the median | £20 |
| Stock trade fee | Not confirmed | £0at the median | £0 |
| Account fee | Not confirmed | £0at the median | £0 |
Median across 19 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Mitrade
Pros
- Licensed and regulated by CySEC as an EU regulated broker
- Client funds held in segregated accounts with reputable banks
- Negative balance protection limits losses to account balance
Cons
- CFD focused range which does not suit long term physical investors
Trading 212
Pros
- Nothing to pay for holding or for going quiet: the account fee reads £0 and the inactivity fee reads £0.
- Trading shares costs £0, the same stock trade fee eToro lists at $0, so the trade price is not the reason to move.
- The entry of £1 sits under the $5 Vantage asks for, which matters for a first transfer.
Cons
- The market list pairs shares and ETFs with forex and CFDs in stocks, etfs and forex, so a platform aimed at beginners, beginners, also carries leveraged products.
- The fee sheet is the easy part: retail accounts lose money at 70.15% across the brokers compared, and a £0 trade cost does not remove that risk.
- The money side runs through Trading 212 Markets Ltd in Cyprus, registered with the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission as MiCA CASP 21380045KC28948FNE32, so a UK saver is dealing with a Cyprus entity alongside the UK one.
Who each suits
Mitrade
Who it suits
- Retail investors wanting mobile CFD trading
- Europeans seeking an EU regulated CFD provider
Who should look elsewhere
- Long term investors wanting direct share ownership
Trading 212
Who it suits
- Beginners and small regular investors who want a low bar to entry, since the minimum deposit is £1 and the app and demo account in fractional shares, demo account and mobile app support a cautious start.
- UK and European savers who care about holding cost, because the account fee of £0 and the inactivity fee of £0 leave the account free to sit and free to open.
- Savers who want a tax-wrapped and shared holding together, since isa, sipp and joint covers an ISA, a SIPP and a joint account under one provider.
Who should look elsewhere
- Not for forex and CFD traders who want a deeper market list: Trading 212 stops at stocks, etfs and forex, while eToro and Vantage cover more of the leveraged side.
- Not for anyone who needs a no-cost opening: CFI takes a minimum deposit of $0 against the £1 asked here.
- Not for savers who want a bigger spread of wrappers: the account range is listed as isa, sipp and joint, which does not stretch to every tax-sheltered account type.
Questions about each
Mitrade
What does Mitrade offer to retail investors?+
Mitrade offers CFD trading on global financial markets through its own trading platform. Investors can trade from desktop and through apps for iOS and Android. A demo account allows practice before trading live markets.
Which markets does Mitrade cover?+
Mitrade covers CFDs across forex, gold, oil and indices such as DAX. The range also spans stocks, ETFs and crypto as CFDs. The platform displays buy and sell prices with daily changes and charts to support strategy.
Trading 212
What is the minimum deposit to open a Trading 212 account?+
The published minimum deposit is £1, low enough to open and fund in one step. That entry sits under the €4.64 level seen across the brokers compared here, and under the $5 Vantage asks for, so a small first transfer is enough to get going.
Does Trading 212 charge for keeping an account open or leaving it idle?+
The account fee reads £0 and the inactivity fee reads £0, so neither holding the account nor letting it sit dormant is billed on the published sheet. The €10 inactivity level across the brokers compared sits well above that floor, which is where dormant-account charges usually show up.
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