Plus500
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Choosing between Plus500 and BDSwiss depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Plus500 is headquartered in Haifa, Israel, while BDSwiss operates from Limassol, Cyprus. Plus500 has the longer track record, established in 2008, compared to BDSwiss which was founded in 2012. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Plus500
BDSwiss
Plus500 is the better choice overall, scoring 4.0/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Plus500 offers lower spreads (0.6 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Plus500
4.0 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Plus500
0.6 vs 1.5 pips
Regulation
Plus500
4 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
BDSwiss
$100 vs $10
Plus500
WinnerBDSwiss
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Lower feesBDSwiss
Plus500 holds licences from FCA, ASIC, MAS. BDSwiss is regulated by FSA, CySEC.
Both brokers offer access to Cfd, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities markets.
On spreads, Plus500 is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.6 pips, compared to 1.5 pips at BDSwiss.
Plus500 supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. BDSwiss offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web.
Plus500 requires a minimum deposit of $100, while BDSwiss sets a minimum deposit of $10. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Plus500 at 3.98/5 and BDSwiss at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Plus500 leads overall with a clear advantage.
Plus500 scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Plus500 holds a 4.0/5 rating vs BDSwiss's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Plus500 offers spreads from 0.6 pips, while BDSwiss starts at 1.5 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Plus500 requires a minimum deposit of $100. BDSwiss requires $10.
Plus500 is regulated by FCA, CySEC, ASIC, MAS, while BDSwiss holds licences from FSA, CySEC.
Plus500 supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. BDSwiss supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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