Trading 212: Stocks, ETFs, ISA Security & Privacy Scorecard

Android

40
Overall trust score
Unsafe
45
Security
35
Privacy

In-app behavior, trading patterns, and usage habits are shared with multiple analytics and marketing companies including AppsFlyer, Amplitude, CleverTap, and Snowplow. Financial activity data has limited protection controls, with little ability for users to opt out of data collection. Identity verification partners Onfido and Fourthline also process personal documents submitted during account setup.

Best for

Active investors comfortable with behavioral analytics

Avoid if

You prefer minimal sharing of your financial activity

Findings

  • 0 critical
  • 0 high
  • 0 medium
  • 0 low
  • 0 info

0 issues identified across security and privacy analysis.

Top security issues

  • WebView Debugging Enabled in Production (RCE Vector)
  • Weak Custom Encryption with Hardcoded Master Key
  • JavaScript Interfaces Exposed to Untrusted Content

Top privacy issues

  • Excessive Analytics Tracking (GDPR Violation)
  • Exposed CleverTap Credentials in APK
  • Missing FLAG_SECURE on Financial Screens

Full analysis

Trading 212: Stocks, ETFs, ISA

What This Means for You

In-app behavior, trading patterns, and usage habits are shared with multiple analytics and marketing companies including AppsFlyer, Amplitude, CleverTap, and Snowplow. Financial activity data has limited protection controls, with little ability for users to opt out of data collection. Identity verification partners Onfido and Fourthline also process personal documents submitted during account setup.

Recommendation: Use With Caution

Best For: Active investors comfortable with behavioral analytics

Avoid If: Minimal sharing of financial activity is a priority

Key Findings

Data Security - 3 findings (2 high, 1 medium)

Network Security - 1 finding (1 low)

Code Safety - 0 findings

Privacy - 1 finding (1 critical)

Privacy Concerns

What Data is Collected

Trading 212 collects trading activity, in-app navigation patterns, session data, and personal identity documents. This includes behavioral signals tied to financial decisions and account usage over time.

Third-Party Data Sharing

User activity and personal data are shared with multiple third parties: AppsFlyer, Amplitude, CleverTap, Snowplow, Firebase Analytics, Sentry, Onfido, Fourthline, and Adyen.

Understanding the Scores

  • Security: 45/100
  • Privacy: 35/100
  • Data Security: 50/100
  • Network Security: 88/100
  • Code Safety: 40/100
  • Data Collection: 30/100
  • Data Sharing: 35/100
  • User Control: 25/100

Positive Security Features

  • No positive security practices were identified for this app.

Areas for Improvement

  • Trading activity and behavioral patterns are shared with multiple analytics and advertising companies, with little ability for users to opt out or limit this sharing.
  • The app provides minimal controls over how personal and financial data is collected and used, leaving users with few meaningful choices.
  • Greater transparency around how identity documents submitted during account setup are handled by third-party verification partners would help users make more informed decisions.

About This Analysis

App Details

  • App: Trading 212: Stocks, ETFs, ISA
  • Package: com.avuscapital.trading212
  • Version: 8.17.0 (Build 1300021445)
  • Scan Date: 2026-02-11

Versions & scan history

ScanDateOverall score
#2 (current) 40/100