Plus500 runs commission-free CFDs on its own web platform with spreads baked in. LHFX runs MT5 STP/ECN with $3 per side, raw spreads, and payouts typically under 20 minutes.
Raw spreads with a transparent $3 per side commission, MetaTrader 5 access, $10 minimum, and crypto withdrawals typically processed in under 20 minutes. See the full breakdown below.
LHFX vs Plus500 at a glance.
| Feature | LHFX | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | $3 per side, per lot | No commission (cost built into the spread) |
| Minimum Deposit | $10 | $100 |
| Typical EURUSD Spread | From 0.0 pips (plus $3 per side) | Markup spread (typically 0.6 to 1.0 pip on EURUSD, variable) |
| Maximum Retail Leverage | Up to 1:500 | 1:30 under FCA, CySEC, ASIC; up to 1:300 for New Zealand traders |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 5 only | Plus500 web platform and mobile app only (no MT4 or MT5) |
| Forex Pairs / Total Instruments | 41 forex pairs / 144 instruments | 60+ forex pairs / 2,800+ CFDs across shares, indices, ETFs, options, commodities, crypto |
| Execution Model | STP/ECN | Market maker (CFDs only, no underlying ownership) |
| Regulation | FSC Mauritius (GB23202204), FSCA South Africa (FSP 52816) | FCA (FRN 509909), CySEC (250/14), ASIC (AFSL 417727), FMA NZ (486026), FSCA (47546), FSA Seychelles (SD039), MAS Singapore, DFSA UAE |
| Crypto Deposits/Withdrawals | BTC, ETH, USDT and others. Payouts typically under 20 minutes | Not supported (fiat only); crypto CFDs not available to retail in some regions |
| Islamic Account | Yes, swap-free with holding fee after grace period | Not advertised as a dedicated product |
The areas where LHFX offers a clear advantage over Plus500.
LHFX shows you the cost directly: 0.0 pip spread plus $3 per side. Plus500 builds the cost into a wider variable spread, so the true cost per trade is harder to compare across instruments.
LHFX runs MT5 as a direct MetaQuotes licensee, with full Expert Advisor, custom indicator and backtesting support. Plus500 is web and mobile only with no MT4 or MT5 access.
LHFX supports BTC, ETH, USDT and others for both deposits and withdrawals, with payouts typically under 20 minutes. Plus500 funds and pays out in fiat only.
Up to 1:500 across major forex pairs at LHFX. Plus500 caps at 1:30 under FCA, CySEC and ASIC, with 1:300 only for New Zealand-resident traders.
LHFX offers a swap-free Islamic account on the same MT5 platform. Plus500 does not advertise a dedicated swap-free product.
Plus500 has genuine strengths. Here is where they come out ahead.
Plus500 lists 2,800+ instruments spanning shares, indices, options, ETFs, commodities and crypto. LHFX focuses on 144 instruments around forex, indices and commodities.
Plus500 holds FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), ASIC (Australia), FMA (NZ), MAS (Singapore), DFSA (UAE), FSCA, and FSA Seychelles. LHFX holds FSC Mauritius and FSCA South Africa.
Plus500 runs its own simple web and mobile interface aimed at first-time CFD users. LHFX runs MT5, which is more powerful but has a steeper learning curve.
Plus500 is publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange and has been operating since 2008. LHFX is a newer MT5-focused broker.
Moving from Plus500 to LHFX takes minutes, not days.
$10 minimum deposit. Registration takes about 2 minutes.
Upload a government-issued ID. Most verifications complete within a few hours.
Deposit via crypto or card and place your first trade on MT5 or LHFX Trade.
$10 minimum deposit. Registration takes about 2 minutes.
Upload a government-issued ID. Most verifications complete within a few hours.
Deposit via crypto or card and place your first trade on MT5 or LHFX Trade.
$10 minimum deposit. $3 per side commission. Up to 1:500 leverage. Crypto withdrawals typically processed in under 20 minutes.