Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Traders Place vs Trading 212
Traders Place vs Trading 212: the differences
| Compare |  Traders Place | Trading 212 ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Stock trade fee | €0 | £0 |
| Account fee | €0 | £0 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Crypto, Bonds, Funds | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs |
| Regulators | Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) | 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 | Traders Place App | Trading 212 App, Web Platform |
| Account types | Joint | ISA, SIPP, JointCovers more |
| Minimum deposit | Not confirmed | £1 |
| Inactivity fee | Not confirmed | £0 |
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Key differences
- Trading 212 scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 8.9.
- Regulators: only Traders Place offers Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin).
- Regulators: only Trading 212 offers Financial Conduct Authority, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).
- Trading 212 is licensed in 1 more country.
- Markets: only Traders Place offers Crypto, Bonds, Funds.
- Markets: only Trading 212 offers Forex, CFDs.
- Platforms: only Traders Place offers Traders Place App.
- Platforms: only Trading 212 offers Trading 212 App, Web Platform.
- Account types: only Trading 212 offers ISA, SIPP.
- Features: only Traders Place offers Crypto.
Our verdict on each
Traders Place
Traders Place is a German broker built around a commission-free model, with stocks, ETFs, bonds, funds and crypto in a joint account and an overall score of 6.6. It suits investors who want a low running cost and a regulated German setup, with crypto included rather than bolted on.
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 | Traders Place | Trading 212 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3Stock trade fee €0 and account fee €0 sit at ranking position 1 and 1. | 9.3Charges sit at the floor: £0 on a trade, £0 on the account, £0 when idle. |
| Offer | 8.9 | 9.2Higher |
| Trust | 8.6 | 9.5Higher |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Traders Place | Trading 212 |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 20 of 471 | 83 of 471 |
| Investment platforms and apps | 2 of 86 | 19 of 86 |
What each covers
| Markets | Traders Place | Trading 212 |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | Yes |
| Forex | No | Yes |
| CFDs | No | Yes |
| Crypto | Yes | No |
| Bonds | Yes | No |
| Funds | Yes | No |
| Account types | Traders Place | Trading 212 |
|---|---|---|
| ISA | No | Yes |
| SIPP | No | Yes |
| Joint | Yes | Yes |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Traders Place | Trading 212 |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | Not confirmed | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) MiCA CASP 21380045KC28948FNE32 |
| Germany | Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) MiCA CASP 5299005Y5T6LXFAXDQ78 | Not confirmed |
| United Kingdom | Not confirmed |
Sources behind this comparison
Traders Place
- tradersplace.de: 8 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- esma.europa.eu: 4 facts, 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 | Traders Place | Trading 212 |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Crypto, Fractional shares, Mobile app | Fractional shares, Demo account, Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Commission free | Commission free |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Beginners |
| Legal entity | Traders Place GmbH & Co. KGaA | Trading 212 Markets Ltd |
| Headquarters | Germany | Cyprus |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2006 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Traders Place | Trading 212 | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | Not confirmed | £1below the median | £20 |
Median across 19 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Traders Place
Pros
- Regulated by Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), with investor protection of EU ICS up to EUR 20,000.
- A broad market list, stocks, etfs and crypto, covering equities, ETFs, bonds, funds and crypto.
- Fractional shares, crypto and a mobile app sit in crypto, fractional shares and mobile app, with Traders Place App as the platform.
Cons
- Contact options are limited to email, phone and help centre, with no live chat channel listed.
- The market list covers stocks, etfs and crypto, so forex and CFD traders are not served.
- Retail accounts that lose money run at 70.15% across the brands compared here, so a commission-free model does not remove the risk.
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
Traders Place
Who it suits
- Couples who want a joint account, since joint lists joint.
- Investors who want equities, ETFs, bonds, funds and crypto in a single account: stocks, etfs and crypto.
- Savers who want a German regulated broker with phone and email support: email, phone and help centre.
Who should look elsewhere
- Traders who want forex or CFDs, since CFI lists them in stocks, etfs and forex.
- Investors who prefer to check the cost model against a rival priced in another currency, such as eToro at $0.
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.
Current offers
Traders Place
Current offer
Bonus
Neukundenbonus
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Traders Place | Trading 212 |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Traders Place
What does it cost to buy shares at Traders Place?+
Stock trades are charged at €0 and the pricing model is listed as commission-free, so no commission is added to a share purchase. The account fee is €0 as well, which keeps the cost of holding a plain brokerage account low for a buy and hold investor.
Does Traders Place charge to keep an account open?+
The account fee is €0, and the only account type listed is joint, as joint shows. That suits a couple holding securities together under a single pricing structure. Stock trades themselves are charged at €0, so the account charge is not offset by a per-trade commission.
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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