Online brokerage firms · Amsterdam, Netherlands

DEGIRO

European online broker that allows investing in stocks, ETFs, cryptocurrencies, bonds, futures and options across more than 45 global markets, with low commissions and no deposit or monthly custody fees.

About DEGIRO

DEGIRO, European online broker for investing in global markets

DEGIRO is an online broker operating under the name flatexDEGIRO Bank Dutch Branch, the Dutch branch of flatexDEGIRO Bank SE. The entity offers retail investors access to international markets with a low-fee structure and a platform designed for both beginners and experienced users.

Products and markets available

The platform provides access to more than two million products and over 45 stock exchanges across 30 countries. The catalogue includes stocks, ETFs, cryptocurrencies, bonds, futures, options, structured products, funds, crypto trackers and commodities. Among the markets listed are Euronext Dublin, Tradegate and FLATEX, and market information covers indices such as NASDAQ, NYSE, Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Eurostoxx 50.

Fee structure

The broker states per-trade commissions and handling costs that vary by product. For US shares, it indicates €1 commission plus €1 handling per trade; for the ETF Core Selection, €0 commission plus €1 handling; on Euronext Dublin, €2 commission plus €1 handling; and for cryptocurrencies, 0.5% per trade. The entity notes that additional currency, connectivity or external product costs may apply, as well as spreads. It does not charge deposit or withdrawal fees or a monthly service fee.

Promotion in effect at the time of the analysis

The site advertised a promotion for new clients: those who activated their investment account before 1 November 2026 would receive reimbursement of transaction and external handling costs up to a maximum of €100. The offer was valid until 31 October 2026 and the reimbursement would be paid into the DEGIRO account in early December 2026, provided the trades were made before 30 November 2026. Currency handling fees (Auto FX trader and Manual trade) were excluded.

Platform and features

The platform includes two-factor authentication (2FA) with various methods, customisable favourite lists, notes to document decisions, real-time quotes, interactive charts, financial data, ratios and analysis from LSEG Data & Analytics and Infront. It includes a ten-level order book on Euronext, economic calendars, market summaries and daily financial news. The company states that its platform has received more than 100 international awards.

Education and resources for investors

The broker maintains an educational section called Investor's Academy, with content on investor types, basic and complex financial products, order types, risk diversification, technical and fundamental analysis, options strategies, compound interest, dollar cost averaging, defensive and offensive investing, and short selling. It also publishes a blog with market information and investment trends.

Corporate data and supervision

flatexDEGIRO Bank Dutch Branch is registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce under number 82510245 and operates under the DEGIRO brand. Its parent company, flatexDEGIRO Bank SE, is primarily supervised by the German financial regulator (BaFin) and registered with the German Chamber of Commerce under number HRB 105687. In the Netherlands, the branch is registered with DNB and supervised by AFM and DNB. The entity reports more than three million clients and presents itself as the leading online broker in Europe.

Account opening

The sign-up process consists of three steps: registration with email verification, funding the account at no cost and selecting the first investment. The company warns that investing involves the risk of capital loss and that the information provided does not constitute financial advice.

Location and contact

Amstelplein 1, 1096HA Amsterdam · Phone: +31 20 2613072 · Email: clients@degiro.ie

In brief

Online investing in global markets