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Plus500

Most trustedEst. 2008 · FCA #509909

Simple, commission-free spread betting with a clean interface. Below is our full breakdown of how Plus500 scores across the six factors that matter most to UK spread bettors.

Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 82% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

Figure published by Plus500UK Ltd, verified 2026-07-26. Providers update this quarterly.

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75/100
BTS Score · rank #14 of 15
BTS Score75/100
Founded2008
Min deposit£100
FTSE 100 spreadfrom 1.5 pts
RegulationFCA #509909
Tax statusTax-free (UK)
Scorecard

How Plus500 scores

Each category rated 0–10, then weighted into the overall BTS score.

Spreads
7.6
Platform
7.2
AI Tools
5.5
Markets
7.0
Education
6.8
Regulation
9.5

Strengths

✓Very simple platform — easy to learn
✓Commission-free trading
✓Unlimited demo account
✓LSE-listed — strong governance
✓Guaranteed stop losses available
✓Clean mobile app

Trade-offs

–Minimal charting and analysis tools
–No MT4/MT5 or TradingView
–No API or algo trading capabilities
–Wider spreads than competitors
–Limited education resources
–No social/copy trading
Trading platforms
Plus500 Web TraderPlus500 Mobile