Trading 212
Trading 212 is one of the most approachable entry points in the dataset, especially for investors who care about interface quality and small-ticket flexibility.
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Detailed comparison
Trading 212 vs Revolut
Which is better, Trading 212 or Revolut? Side-by-side 2026 fees, FCA/EU regulation, inactivity costs and platform fit.
| Decision factor | Trading 212 | Revolut |
|---|---|---|
| Score profile | ||
| BrokerSearcher radar | Overall 4.4 / Beginners 4.4 / Diversity 3.8 / Costs 4.8 | Overall 4.2 / Beginners 3.8 / Diversity 3.8 / Costs 4.8 |
| Overall score | 4.4/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Best fit | Investors who want ease of use and fractional investing without giving up the ability to explore broader trading features later. | Existing Revolut banking customers, Small casual investors, Investors wanting one finance super app, Fractional share beginners who want a regulated platform with real stocks, real etfs, bonds access. |
| General information | ||
| Home base |  | |
| Founded | 2004 | 2015 |
| Minimum deposit | €10 | €0 |
| Platforms | Trading 212 Web and Trading 212 Mobile App (iOS/Android) | Revolut App and Trading Terminal (desktop, Trading Pro/Ultra) |
| Countries available | 10 markets | 1 markets |
| Safety and regulation | ||
| Regulators | CySEC, FCA, BaFin, and ASIC | Bank of Lithuania, FCA, and ECB |
| Investor protection | €20,000 | €20,000 |
| Segregated accounts | ||
| Negative balance protection | ||
| Products available | ||
| Real stocks | ||
| Real ETFs | ||
| Fractional shares | ||
| Bonds | ||
| Funds | ||
| Options | ||
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| CFDs | ||
| Forex | ||
| Crypto route | ||
| Costs | ||
| EU stock orders | No ticket fee listed | Free allowance, then percentage fee |
| US stock orders | No ticket fee listed | Free allowance, then percentage fee |
| EU ETF orders | No ticket fee listed | Free allowance, then percentage fee |
| Currency conversion | Fee depends on market and order type | Fee depends on market and order type |
| Custody | No ticket fee listed | No ticket fee listed |
| Inactivity | No monthly inactivity fee listed | No monthly inactivity fee listed |
Quick verdict
Trading 212 currently leads this matchup on overall score (4.4/5), while Trading 212 is the cost pick and Trading 212 the beginner pick. Scores blend trust, product range, costs and platform quality — your own priority decides the winner.
Revolut
Revolut lets Ireland's millions of existing app users buy US and EU stocks and ETFs from EUR 1 with fractional shares, inside the same app they use for banking - and Irish customers hold local IE IBAN accounts through Revolut's Irish branch.
Comparison FAQ
Which broker scores highest overall in this comparison?
Trading 212 has the highest overall BrokerSearcher score here at 4.4/5. That score blends trust, product range, cost signals, and beginner friction from the dataset.
Which broker looks best for beginners?
Trading 212 leads the beginner score at 4.4/5. This favors lower starting friction, listed-market access, simple product paths, and account-cost clarity.
Which broker has the broadest product range?
Trading 212 has the strongest diversity score in this comparison at 3.8/5. Product range includes available instruments, platform breadth, and market coverage.
Which broker looks strongest on costs?
Trading 212 leads the cost score at 4.8/5. Cost scores read across order fees, custody, inactivity, funding, and minimum-deposit friction where the dataset provides enough detail.
Go deeper before deciding
- Broker Fees Explained — every cost layer behind the numbers above.
- What Happens If Your Broker Goes Bankrupt? — segregation and compensation limits for both entities.
- How to Choose an Online Broker — the five-gate due-diligence framework.
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