Trading 212
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Trading 212
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Choosing between Trading 212 and Tickmill depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Trading 212 is headquartered in London, UK. Trading 212 has the longer track record, established in 2004, compared to Tickmill which was founded in 2014. 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
Tickmill
| Trading 212 | Tickmill | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.6/5 ✓ | 3.3/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $1 ✓ | $100 |
| Spread from | 0.5 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:30 | 1:500 ✓ |
| Regulation | FCA, CySEC | FCA, CySEC, FSCA ✓ |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile | MT4, MT5 |
Trading 212 is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Tickmill offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Trading 212 holds licences from FCA, CySEC. Tickmill is regulated by FCA, CySEC, FSCA.
Both brokers offer access to Cfd, Forex, Indices, Commodities markets. Trading 212 additionally covers Stocks.
On spreads, Tickmill 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. Tickmill offers MT4, MT5.
Trading 212 requires a minimum deposit of $1, while Tickmill sets a minimum deposit of $100. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Trading 212 at 3.57/5 and Tickmill at 3.33/5, 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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Tickmill
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 Tickmill'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 Tickmill starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Trading 212 requires a minimum deposit of $1. Tickmill requires $100.
Trading 212 is regulated by FCA, CySEC, while Tickmill holds licences from FCA, CySEC, FSCA.
Trading 212 supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Tickmill supports MT4, MT5.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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