Compare the features and costs that actually matter when choosing a broker for stocks and ETFs in Europe: commissions, currency costs, savings plans, availability and regulation.
Every fee is linked to its official source. Fields marked "Check source" were not published clearly enough on the broker's official pages to state a fixed number here - verify directly before deciding.
Figures last verified on 2026-08-11 against each broker's official pages, except where an update is noted below the table. "Check source" means the broker did not publish a clear, fixed figure. Open a broker's profile for details, examples and sources.
| Broker | Stock commission | ETF commission | FX fee | Savings plan | Fractional shares | Available in Greece | Regulator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trading 212 | €0 | €0 | 0.15% | Yes | Yes | Yes | CySEC (Cyprus) - Trading 212 Markets Ltd serves Greece |
| Trade Republic | €0 + €1 settlement/trade | €0 + €1 settlement/trade (€0 in savings plans) | Check source | Yes | Yes | Yes | BaFin (Germany) - licensed bank |
| Interactive Brokers | €3/trade (up to €6,000), then 0.05% | €3/trade (up to €6,000), then 0.05% | Near interbank rate (IdealPro) - Check source for exact % | No | Yes | Yes | Central Bank of Ireland / FCA (UK), depending on entity |
| DEGIRO | Athens: €1.50 (€0.50 + €1 handling); US: €2 (€1 + €1 handling); other European exchanges vary (€3.90 + €1 handling shown for European shares) | €1 (Core Selection on Tradegate) or €3 (other exchanges) | 0.25% | No | No | Yes | AFM / DNB (Netherlands), BaFin (Germany, via flatexDEGIRO Bank) |
| XTB | €0 up to €100,000/month, then 0.2% (min €10) | €0 up to €100,000/month, then 0.2% (min €10) | 0.5% | Yes | Yes | Yes | FCA (UK), KNF (Poland), CySEC (Cyprus) |
| eToro | Check source (varies by region - reported as $0-$2/trade) | €0 | 0% on EUR-denominated assets for EUR accounts; otherwise check source | Check source | Yes | Yes | CySEC (Cyprus - eToro Europe), FCA (UK) |
| Revolut | 0 commission-free orders/month (Standard, Plus), 5 (Premium), 10 (Metal, Ultra); then €1 per executed order | As stocks; eligible ETP purchases via investment plans: no commission | Plan-dependent (fair-usage limits, weekend timing) - Check source | Investment plans (eligible ETPs) | Yes | Yes | Bank of Lithuania (Revolut Securities Europe UAB for investing; banking via Revolut Bank UAB) |
| Scalable Capital | EIX: €0.99 (FREE) or €0 for orders ≥€250 (PRIME+, €4.99/mo); Xetra/gettex: €1.99 on both plans | €0 for PRIME ETF purchases ≥€250 on EIX (FREE plan too), else as stocks; Xetra/gettex: €1.99 | Check source (no published FX % - card top-up spread ~0.99%/0.69%) | Yes | Check source | No | BaFin (Germany) - Scalable Capital Bank GmbH |
| Freedom24 | €2 + €0.02/share (Smart plan) | €2 + €0.02/share (Smart plan) | Check source | Yes | No | Yes | CySEC (Cyprus) |
| Lightyear | €1/trade (EU stocks); 0.10% min $0.10 max $1 (US stocks) | €0 | 0.35% | No | US stocks only (not ETFs) | Yes | Estonian Financial Supervisory Authority (EFSA) |
The cheapest broker on paper isn't always the cheapest for you. What you'll actually pay depends on how you invest:
For the full step-by-step checklist, read how to choose a brokerage account. Not sure what you'd buy yet? Start with how to evaluate an ETF.
Every figure comes from the broker's own official fee or help pages, linked from each profile. We record the date we last checked, and when a broker doesn't publish a clear fixed number we write "Check source" rather than estimate one. SteadFolio doesn't rank brokers or recommend one: the filters above only show which brokers have the features you select. Fees change often, so always confirm current terms with the broker before opening an account.
It depends on how you invest. Trade Republic and Lightyear charge €0 commission on ETF orders (Trade Republic adds a small settlement fee outside savings plans). DEGIRO charges €1 on ETFs within its Core Selection on Tradegate. The lowest-cost option depends on your exchange, order size, and whether you use a savings plan.
There is no single best broker - it depends on your country, how much you plan to invest, and whether you want fractional shares or automatic savings plans. This comparison lays out the actual fees and features of 10 popular brokers so you can compare them yourself.
For most retail investors buying stocks and ETFs, Trading 212 charges €0 commission plus a 0.15% FX fee, while DEGIRO charges €1-3 per ETF trade depending on the exchange, plus a 0.25% FX fee. Which is cheaper overall depends on your trade size and frequency - check the full comparison table for details.