Trading 212
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Trading 212
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Choosing between Trading 212 and Sarwa depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Trading 212 is headquartered in London, UK, while Sarwa operates from Dubai, UAE. Trading 212 has the longer track record, established in 2004, compared to Sarwa which was founded in 2017. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Trading 212
Sarwa
| Trading 212 | Sarwa | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.6/5 ✓ | 3.3/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $1 ✓ | $500 |
| Spread from | 0.5 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:30 ✓ | 1:1 |
| Regulation | FCA, CySEC | DFSA, SEC |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile |
Trading 212 is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Sarwa offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Lower feesTrading 212 holds licences from FCA, CySEC. Sarwa is regulated by SEC, DFSA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks markets. Trading 212 additionally covers Cfd, Forex, Indices, Commodities. Sarwa adds Etf, Crypto.
On spreads, Sarwa is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at Trading 212.
Trading 212 supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Sarwa offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Trading 212 requires a minimum deposit of $1, while Sarwa sets a minimum deposit of $500. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Trading 212 at 3.57/5 and Sarwa at 3.34/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Trading 212 leads overall with a clear advantage.
Trading 212
3.6/5
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Sarwa
3.3/5
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Trading 212 scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Trading 212 holds a 3.6/5 rating vs Sarwa's 3.3/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Trading 212 offers spreads from 0.5 pips, while Sarwa starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Trading 212 requires a minimum deposit of $1. Sarwa requires $500.
Trading 212 is regulated by FCA, CySEC, while Sarwa holds licences from DFSA, SEC.
Trading 212 supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Sarwa supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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