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Broker availability
Is Plus500 Available in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom?
Yes — Plus500 is available in United Kingdom
Plus500 accepts clients from United Kingdom. Regulated by MAS & CySEC.
Availability last verified: October 2026
Broker availability in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
139 / 341 brokers139 out of 341 brokers in our database accept clients from United Kingdom (41% availability). See all available brokers →
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Plus500 vs alternatives in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
| Regulator | MAS, CySEC | FCA, CySEC | FCA, ASIC | MAS, ASIC |
| Min. deposit | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Spread from | 0.6 pips | 1 pips | 0.6 pips | 0.9 pips |
| Max leverage | 30 | 500 | 500 | 400 |
| Available | ✓ Yes | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account |
Why choose Plus500 in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom?
Min. deposit
$100
Spread from
0.6 pips
Max leverage
30
BrokerRank score
3.98 / 5
- Commission-free CFD trading (other fees may apply)
- Simple, user-friendly platform
- Wide range of CFD instruments (2,800+)
- Regulated in multiple jurisdictions
- Regulated by MAS & CySEC — legally available to United Kingdom residents under FCA (Financial Conduct Authority)
Trading conditions in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Regulated by FCA (Financial Conduct Authority). Max forex leverage: 1:30. Permitted instruments: Forex, CFDs, Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Crypto (limited). FCA prohibits crypto derivatives for retail. CFDs allowed with leverage caps under ESMA rules retained post-Brexit.
Other recommended brokers available in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Comparing Plus500 with other brokers available to United Kingdom traders.
- No commissions on spreads
- FCA, ASIC and CySEC regulated
- Islamic accounts available
- FCA regulated with strong reputation
- Supports MT4, MT5, and own platform
- Negative balance protection
- Good educational content
- Regulated in 6 jurisdictions
- No commission on most accounts
- Negative balance protection
- No deposit/withdrawal fees
- Very low minimum deposit ($5)
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 United Kingdom?
Yes — Plus500 accepts clients from United Kingdom. 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 United Kingdom traders?
Brokers we recommend in United Kingdom include ForTrade, FxPro, AvaTrade. All are verified to accept clients from United Kingdom and are regulated by reputable authorities.
3Can I use a VPN to access Plus500 from United Kingdom?
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 United Kingdom?
Yes — forex trading is legal in United Kingdom and regulated by FCA (Financial Conduct Authority). The maximum permitted leverage for forex is 1:30. Only brokers licensed in United Kingdom or operating under an approved passporting arrangement can legally serve retail clients.
5What leverage is available for traders in United Kingdom?
Forex: up to 1:30. Stocks: up to 1:5. These limits are set by FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) and apply to all licensed brokers serving United Kingdom residents. FCA prohibits crypto derivatives for retail. CFDs allowed with leverage caps under ESMA rules retained post-Brexit.
6Which financial instruments can traders in United Kingdom access?
Traders in United Kingdom regulated by FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) can access the following instruments: Forex, CFDs, Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Crypto (limited). FCA prohibits crypto derivatives for retail. CFDs allowed with leverage caps under ESMA rules retained post-Brexit.
7Which brokers accept clients from United Kingdom?
139 out of 341 brokers in the BrokerRank database accept clients from United Kingdom. Recommended options include ForTrade, FxPro, AvaTrade. You can see the full list on our United Kingdom brokers page.