Compare the Best Online Brokers in Europe
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| Broker | Regulation | Min. Deposit | Stock Fees | ETF Fees | Assets | Best For | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XTB Web, Mobile, xStation 5 | FCA, CySEC, DFSA | €0 (some accounts) | 0% commission on stocks | 0% commission on ETFs | Stocks ETFs Crypto | Beginners | Review |
| Trade Republic Mobile-first, Web | BaFin, FCA | €0.01 | 0% commission | 0% commission | Stocks ETFs Crypto | Mobile investors | Review |
| Lightyear Mobile, Web | FCA, BaFin | €1 | 0% commission | 0% commission | Stocks ETFs | European investors | Review |
| Scalable Capital Web, Mobile | BaFin, FCA | €1 | 0% commission | 0% commission | Stocks ETFs | Cost-conscious investors | Review |
| Trading 212 Web, Mobile | FCA, CySEC | €1 | 0% commission | 0% commission | Stocks ETFs | Beginners | Review |
| eToro Web, Mobile | FCA, CySEC | €10 | 0% commission | 0% commission | Stocks ETFs Crypto | Beginner investors | Review |
| Saxo Bank Web, Mobile, Advanced Trading | FCA, Danish FSA | €5,000 | Variable commission starting from 0.15% | Variable commission starting from 0.15% | Stocks ETFs Opts Crypto | Professional traders | Review |
| DEGIRO Web, Mobile | AFM, BaFin, FCA | €0.01 | €0.50 to €2 per trade | Free on certain ETFs, €2 otherwise | Stocks ETFs Opts | Cost-conscious investors | Review |
| Freedom24 Web, Mobile, Desktop Client | CySEC | €100 | €1 per trade | €1 per trade | Stocks ETFs Opts Crypto | International investors | Review |
| Interactive Brokers Web, Mobile, Desktop Client | SEC, FCA, BaFin | €2,000 (varies by account type) | €1 per trade (€10 minimum) or variable commission | €1 per trade (€10 minimum) | Stocks ETFs Opts Crypto | Professional traders | Review |
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