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Robinhood vs Revolut vs Trading 212
Choose up to four firms. We compare what matters when things go wrong: licences, compensation, legal protections, track record, then platforms and products.
| Firm | Robinhood | Revolut | Trading 212 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection Score | 78 | 74 | 70 |
| Licence status | EU/EEA licence | EU/EEA licence | EU/EEA licence |
| European licences | FCA Bank of Lithuania | FCA Bank of Lithuania | FCA FSC CySEC |
| Other licences | SEC / FINRA | ||
| Compensation via EU/UK/CH entity | FCA: Up to £85,000 per person per firm for investments Bank of Lithuania: At least €20,000 per investor (EU minimum under the Investor Compensation Schemes Directive 97/9/EC; schemes may cover 90% of the claim). | FCA: Up to £85,000 per person per firm for investments Bank of Lithuania: At least €20,000 per investor (EU minimum under the Investor Compensation Schemes Directive 97/9/EC; schemes may cover 90% of the claim). | FCA: Up to £85,000 per person per firm for investments FSC: At least €20,000 per investor (EU minimum under the Investor Compensation Schemes Directive 97/9/EC; schemes may cover 90% of the claim). CySEC: 90% of the covered claim, capped at €20,000 per investor |
| Negative balance protection (retail) | Yes, by law via EU/UK entity | Yes, by law via EU/UK entity | Yes, by law via EU/UK entity |
| Headquarters |  United States |  United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2013 | 2015 | 2004 |
| Type | Share & ETF brokers | Share & ETF brokers | Share & ETF brokers |
| Listed / bank | Listed group | Banking licence | — |
| Platforms | Own platform | Own platform | Own platform |
| Products | Stocks, ETFs, Crypto, Options | Stocks, ETFs, Crypto, Cash / savings | Stocks, ETFs, CFDs |
| Features | Fractional shares, MiCA-licensed crypto | Fractional shares, MiCA-licensed crypto | Savings plans, Fractional shares |
| Full profile | Full profile | Full profile |
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