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Broker availability
Is Plus500 Available in 🇫🇷 France?
Yes — Plus500 is available in France
Plus500 accepts clients from France. Regulated by MAS & CySEC.
Availability last verified: April 2026
Broker availability in 🇫🇷 France
147 / 340 brokers147 out of 340 brokers in our database accept clients from France (43% availability). See all available brokers →
Plus500 vs alternatives in 🇫🇷 France
| Regulator | MAS, CySEC | SEC, MAS | SEC, MAS | CySEC, ASIC |
| Min. deposit | $100 | $0 | $250 | $200 |
| Spread from | 0.6 pips | 0.2 pips | 0.6 pips | 0 pips |
| Max leverage | 300 | 4 | 200 | 500 |
| Available | ✓ Yes | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account |
Why choose Plus500 in 🇫🇷 France?
Min. deposit
$100
Spread from
0.6 pips
Max leverage
300
BrokerRank score
3.98 / 5
- Regulated in multiple jurisdictions
- Simple, beginner-friendly platform
- No commission trading
- Wide range of instruments (2,800+)
- Regulated by MAS & CySEC — legally available to France residents under AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers) + ESMA
Trading conditions in 🇫🇷 France
Regulated by AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers) + ESMA. Max forex leverage: 1:30. Permitted instruments: Forex, CFDs, Stocks, ETFs, Options. France follows ESMA leverage caps. The AMF actively publishes a blacklist of unauthorised brokers (liste noire).
Other top brokers available in 🇫🇷 France
Comparing Plus500 with other brokers available to France traders.
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- Access to 150+ markets in 33 countries
- Very low commissions
- 50+ years in the industry
- ProRealTime charts available
- Excellent research and news
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- Excellent research and education
- Top-tier regulation (ASIC, FCA, CySEC)
- Historical data and API access
- Trusted since 1996
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About Plus500
Regulated by
MAS, CySEC
Headquarters
Haifa, Israel
Founded
2008
Min. deposit
$100
BrokerRank score
3.98 / 5
Markets
commodities, cfd, indices
Frequently Asked Questions
1Is Plus500 available in France?
Yes — Plus500 accepts clients from France. The broker is regulated by MAS and CySEC. You can open a live account directly through their website.
2What are the best alternatives to Plus500 for France traders?
The top-rated brokers available in France include Interactive Brokers, IG Group, Pepperstone. All are verified to accept clients from France and are regulated by reputable authorities.
3Can I use a VPN to access Plus500 from France?
Using a VPN to circumvent geo-restrictions violates Plus500's terms of service and can result in account closure or frozen funds. It also leaves you without regulatory protection. We strongly recommend using a broker that is properly licensed to serve your country.
4Is forex trading legal in France?
Yes — forex trading is legal in France and regulated by AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers) + ESMA. The maximum permitted leverage for forex is 1:30. Only brokers licensed in France or operating under an approved passporting arrangement can legally serve retail clients.
5What leverage is available for traders in France?
Forex: up to 1:30. Stocks: up to 1:5. These limits are set by AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers) + ESMA and apply to all licensed brokers serving France residents. France follows ESMA leverage caps. The AMF actively publishes a blacklist of unauthorised brokers (liste noire).
6Which financial instruments can traders in France access?
Traders in France regulated by AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers) + ESMA can access the following instruments: Forex, CFDs, Stocks, ETFs, Options. France follows ESMA leverage caps. The AMF actively publishes a blacklist of unauthorised brokers (liste noire).
7Which brokers accept clients from France?
147 out of 340 brokers in the BrokerRank database accept clients from France. The top-rated options include Interactive Brokers, IG Group, Pepperstone. You can see the full list on our France brokers page.