Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Bitpanda vs FXCC
Where Bitpanda and FXCC differ
| Compare |  Bitpanda | FXCC ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | €1 | $0 |
| Stock trade fee | €1 | $0 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Crypto, Metals | Stocks, Forex, Crypto, Metals |
| Regulators | FMA (Austria), BaFin (Germany), Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA), Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), AT FMA | Mwali International Services Authorities (MISA) |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | Free deposits | No fees charged by broker |
| Investor protection | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Not confirmed | MT4, MT5 |
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Key differences
- Bitpanda scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.1.
- Regulators: only Bitpanda offers FMA (Austria), BaFin (Germany), Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA).
- Regulators: only FXCC offers Mwali International Services Authorities (MISA).
- Bitpanda is licensed in 2 more countries.
- Markets: only Bitpanda offers ETFs.
- Markets: only FXCC offers Forex.
- Support channels: only Bitpanda offers Help centre.
- Support channels: only FXCC offers Email, Chat, Phone.
- Features: only Bitpanda offers Crypto, Fractional shares.
Our verdict on each
Bitpanda
Bitpanda suits retail investors in Europe who want one app for shares, ETFs, crypto and metals, starting from a minimum deposit of €1. Regulated in Austria, Germany and Malta, it charges €1 for a stock trade, a per-trade cost active traders will notice.
FXCC
FXCC keeps entry cheap: the minimum deposit is $0, the stock trade fee is $0 and pricing is commission-free. It suits beginners and forex traders who want MT4 or MT5, a demo account and no broker charge on deposits, with a named regulator and licence behind the account.
Score breakdown
| Area | Bitpanda | FXCC |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9A minimum deposit of €1 and stock trade fees of €1, with free deposits, sit well against the site medians. | 9.6HigherCommission-free pricing (commission free) with $0 to open, and the broker states No fees charged by broker. |
| Offer | 8.7 | 9.1Higher |
| Trust | 10.0Higher | 8.8 |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Bitpanda | FXCC |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 11 of 471 | 113 of 471 |
Feature by feature
| Markets | Bitpanda | FXCC |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | No |
| Forex | No | Yes |
| Crypto | Yes | Yes |
| Metals | Yes | Yes |
Licences and countries
| Country | Bitpanda | FXCC |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) MiCA CASP 5493007WZ7IFULIL8G21 AT_FMA PSD_EMI AT_FMA_54966 | Not confirmed |
| Comoros | Not confirmed | |
| Germany | Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) MiCA CASP 9845005X9B7N610K0093 | Not confirmed |
| Malta | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) MiCA CASP 984500DEID7B03J77118 | Not confirmed |
Sources behind this comparison
Bitpanda
- bitpanda.com: 8 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- esma.europa.eu: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
FXCC
- forexsuggest.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- fxcc.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- fxccaffiliates.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- forexdailyinfo.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- fxleaders.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Bitpanda | FXCC |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Crypto, Fractional shares, Mobile app, Demo accountCovers more | Mobile app, Demo account |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Commission free |
| Legal entity | Bitpanda GmbH | Central Clearing Ltd |
| Headquarters | Austria | Not confirmed |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2010 |
| Support channels | Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone |
Pros and cons
Bitpanda
Pros
- The minimum deposit is €1, low against the site median of €4.64
- A stock trade costs €1 and deposits are free
- Regulated by the FMA, BaFin and the MFSA, with investor protection stated as EU ICS up to EUR 20,000
Cons
- Stock trade fees of €1 are higher than a commission-free model, where eToro charges $0
- Support runs on help centre only
- A flat stock trade fee of €1 does not suit frequent small trades
FXCC
Pros
- Ranks at the top of 213 brands on minimum deposit, at $0.
- A commission-free model and a stock trade fee of $0, at the top of 161 brands for that fee.
- Both a mobile app and a demo account are offered (mobile app and demo account), so you can practise before funding.
Cons
- The listed regulator is Mwali International Services Authorities (MISA), so there is no UK or EU protection scheme behind the account.
- The market list is short at stocks, forex and crypto, with no ETF, bond or fund line on it.
- Most retail accounts lose money: the share that do runs at 70.15% across the site and 72.13% in the forex list.
Who each suits
Bitpanda
Who it suits
- Beginners building a first portfolio in euro amounts
- Investors who want shares and crypto in one app
- Retail investors who value a low deposit of €1
Who should look elsewhere
- Active traders, since eToro charges $0 on a stock trade
- Anyone wanting phone or live chat help, as support runs on help centre
- Anyone wanting to start without funding, since CFI asks for a minimum deposit of $0 against €1 here
FXCC
Who it suits
- Beginners who want a demo account and $0 to start with.
- Traders already working in MT4 and MT5 who prefer commission-free pricing.
- Traders who hold metals or crypto alongside forex, since stocks, forex and crypto covers them.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after the longest market list: CFI covers stocks, etfs and forex.
- Traders who want futures in the same account: eToro covers stocks, etfs and forex.
- Investors who prefer a stated entry level rather than $0: Vantage asks $5.
Questions about each
Bitpanda
What is the minimum deposit at Bitpanda?+
The minimum deposit is €1, below the site median of €4.64, and Bitpanda ranks at 75 of 213 brands on that measure. Money can also be added at no charge, since deposits are free.
How much does it cost to trade shares?+
A stock trade costs €1. That sits above a commission-free model, where eToro charges $0, and Bitpanda ranks at 116 of 161 brands on stock trade fees, so the cost per order is the figure to weigh.
FXCC
What does it cost to trade with FXCC?+
The minimum deposit is $0 and the stock trade fee is $0. The pricing model is commission-free, so a trade does not carry a separate commission and the usual cost sits in the spread. Support runs on email, chat and phone.
Are there fees for depositing or withdrawing money?+
The broker states No fees charged by broker, so moving money in or out of the account does not add a cost. That matters for smaller accounts, where a fixed transfer charge would eat into a balance opened at $0.
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