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Can you trade forex on Trading 212?
Yes, through a Trading 212 CFD account (not the Invest or ISA accounts) in the UK, EU and Australia. Trading 212 does not accept US or Canadian clients.
Checked 7 October 2026. Products and rules change, so confirm in the Trading 212 app before you rely on this.
Forex on Trading 212 by country
Whether you can trade currency pairs on Trading 212 where you live.
| Country | Allowed? | Details |
|---|---|---|
 Allowed in UK | ✓Yes · forex CFDs | CFD account; 170+ currency pairs; 30:1 leverage on majors. |
 Allowed in USA | ✕Not offered here | Trading 212 doesn’t offer this service to residents here. |
 Allowed in EU | ✓Yes · forex CFDs | CFD account; ESMA leverage limits apply. |
 Allowed in Australia | ✓Yes · forex CFDs | CFD account; 30:1 leverage on majors. New clients may be waitlisted. |
 Allowed in Canada | ✕Not offered here | Trading 212 doesn’t offer this service to residents here. |
What this means for you
If you live in UK, EU, Australia, you can trade currency pairs on Trading 212. Before you do, check the leverage, spreads and overnight fees, and size every position from your stop loss with our lot size calculator.
What you can do on Trading 212 instead
- Invest and ISA accounts for shares and ETFs
Futures, CFDs and spot forex: what’s the difference?
- Spot forex is buying and selling currency pairs directly, the way most forex traders and forex signals work.
- Forex CFDs track currency pairs without you owning the currency. They are common in the UK, EU and Australia but banned for US retail clients.
- Currency futures are exchange-traded contracts (such as CME Euro FX) with fixed sizes and expiry dates. Prices follow the same pairs, but contract sizes and costs differ.
Choosing somewhere to trade forex
- Check the broker is regulated where you live (for example the FCA, NFA/CFTC, CySEC or ASIC).
- Compare spreads, commission and overnight swap.
- Start small, or on a demo account, and read how leverage and margin work.
FAQ
Can you trade forex on Trading 212?
Yes, through a Trading 212 CFD account (not the Invest or ISA accounts) in the UK, EU and Australia. Trading 212 does not accept US or Canadian clients.
Is forex on Trading 212 available in the UK and USA?
UK: Yes · forex CFDs (CFD account; 170+ currency pairs; 30:1 leverage on majors.). USA: Not offered here.
What can I use instead of Trading 212 for forex?
A broker regulated for forex where you live. Platforms that offer forex in at least one of the UK, US, EU, Australia or Canada include Interactive Brokers, Charles Schwab, Plus500. Check the regulator, leverage limits and costs before opening an account.
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