BUX review
Updated September 28, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
BUX suits investors who want a Dutch broker for stocks and ETFs and accept a set fee per trade. It charges an account fee of €2.99 and a stock trade fee of €3.99, which is why the offer score sits at 2.1 and the overall score at 2.1.
Key facts
- Best for
- Investors who want a Dutch regulated broker for stocks and ETFs at a flat fee per trade.
- Stock trade fee
- €3.99 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Account fee
- €2.99 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Markets
- Stocks, ETFs (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Regulators
- Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Investor protection
- EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Currency conversion fee
- 0.75% (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Platforms
- BUX app (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Interest on cash
- 2% (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- BUX B.V. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Netherlands (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 2013 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Chat, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Features
- Fractional shares, Mobile app
- Pricing model
- Low fees
- Audience
- Beginners, Experienced traders
- Official website
- bux.com
Apps and profiles
- Elsewhere
- Wikipedia
Pros and cons
Pros
- Fees follow a low-fee model: a stock trade fee of €3.99 per trade, an account fee of €2.99 and a currency exchange fee of 0.75%.
- Regulated by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), with money held under the EU ICS up to EUR 20,000.
- Aimed at both beginners and experienced investors, with fractional shares and a mobile app listed in fractional shares and mobile app.
- Everything runs through BUX app, which suits people who manage their money on a phone.
Cons
- The account fee of €2.99 applies on top of a stock trade fee of €3.99, so frequent trading costs add up.
- On stock trade fee it ranks 136 of 161, so cheaper share dealing sits elsewhere.
- Markets are limited to stocks and etfs, where CFI offers stocks, etfs and forex.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, with no phone line listed.
Who it suits
- Investors who want a regulated European broker covering stocks and etfs at a flat fee per trade.
- People who prefer mobile investing, since fractional shares and mobile app includes fractional shares and a mobile app.
- Readers who weigh protection first, since money sits under the EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 at a broker regulated by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM).
Who should look elsewhere
- Traders who want forex, contracts for difference or crypto, since CFI covers stocks, etfs and forex and BUX covers stocks and etfs.
- Share dealing fans after a free stock trade fee, since eToro lists $0 against the €3.99 here.
- Anyone put off by a standing charge, given the account fee of €2.99 where Vantage lists $0.
What you can trade
BUX covers a short list of instruments: stocks and etfs. The account suits someone building a straightforward portfolio of company shares and ETFs rather than someone trading many asset classes at once. CFI offers a wider shelf, listing stocks, etfs and forex, so a trader who wants currencies, contracts for difference or crypto would need to look elsewhere. The whole platform runs through BUX app, and mobile access carries weight here because the feature list includes a mobile app. Fractional shares sit in that same list, which lets a smaller starting amount be spread across holdings instead of buying whole shares.
What trading costs
BUX prices under a low-fee model, and the published figures are a stock trade fee of €3.99, an account fee of €2.99 and a currency exchange fee of 0.75%. The trade fee is charged per trade rather than as a percentage, so the cost of buying is the same whether the order is small or large, and the account fee is a flat charge rather than a share of holdings. For comparison, eToro lists a stock trade fee of $0 and Vantage lists an account fee of $0, so the BUX figures are the higher of the two on both lines. Investors who trade often will feel the account fee more than investors who buy and hold, and anyone buying shares priced in another currency also picks up the currency exchange fee on top.
Where it sits among rivals
Measured against the brands tracked here, BUX ranks 108 of 138 on account fee and 136 of 161 on stock trade fee. Those two lines decide what an investor actually pays, and the position on both puts BUX towards the expensive end of this group. A broker that keeps a flat account charge will rank lower on account fee than one charging nothing, and a per-trade fee will rank lower on stock trade fee than commission-free dealing. Readers weighing cost first should treat these ranks as the reason to look at a cheaper alternative.
Safety and regulation
BUX is regulated by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), the only regulator listed for this broker. Money on the account is covered by the EU ICS up to EUR 20,000, and that figure is the ceiling the scheme pays out to. Investors should treat that ceiling as the point at which protection stops helping, so anyone holding more than that amount at BUX has a gap that no deposit guarantee would fill. The regulator and the scheme together are the main reasons a European account like this holds up well on safety even when the fees are not the cheapest on the table.
Who runs it
The account is run by BUX B.V., based in the NL and operating since 2013. That length of trading history matters because a broker that has run through good and bad markets gives an investor more to judge than a new entrant. Support runs on email, chat and help centre, so help arrives by chat, by email or through the help centre rather than on the phone. The audience covers both beginners and experienced investors, and the app-first setup with fractional shares suits a new saver as much as a regular one.
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Where BUX is available
- Available
- Everywhere except United States
- Licence in Netherlands
- Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), checked September 26, 2026
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to buy a share at BUX?+
A stock trade costs €3.99 per trade under a low-fee model, and a currency exchange fee of 0.75% applies on currency conversions. Because the trade fee is a flat amount rather than a percentage, the cost does not grow with the size of the order. A flat account fee of €2.99 also applies to the account.
Is there an account or inactivity fee?+
There is an account fee of €2.99, charged on the account regardless of how much it holds. That is a flat charge rather than a percentage, so it does not rise as the portfolio grows. BUX ranks 108 of 138 on this line, which places it towards the expensive end of the brands compared here.
Who regulates BUX and what protection do I get?+
BUX is regulated by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM). Money on the account sits under the EU ICS up to EUR 20,000, and that figure is the ceiling the scheme pays out to. Balances above that ceiling carry no protection from the scheme, which is worth weighing before depositing a large sum.
What can I actually trade?+
The account covers stocks and etfs, so shares and ETFs only. There is no forex, no contracts for difference and no crypto here, unlike CFI which lists stocks, etfs and forex. Investors who want currency or derivative markets need a different broker, and those who only want company shares and index funds are covered.
Which apps and platforms are available?+
Everything runs through BUX app, so there is no separate desktop platform to install. The feature list includes a mobile app and fractional shares, which lets you buy a slice of a share rather than a whole one. That combination suits an investor who wants to start small and manage the account from a phone.
Is BUX suitable for beginners?+
The audience covers both beginners and experienced investors, and the app-first setup with fractional shares suits a new saver. The catch is cost: a stock trade fee of €3.99 per trade and an account fee of €2.99 cost more than the $0 eToro lists. Beginners trading often pay those charges repeatedly, so a cheaper per-trade broker may suit them better.
How do I get help if something goes wrong?+
Support runs on email, chat and help centre, so the team is reached by chat, by email or through the help centre. There is no phone number listed, so an urgent problem with money in the account waits until a reply arrives. For a Dutch broker based in the NL and run by BUX B.V., that is the main practical difference from a firm with a call line.
How long has BUX been trading?+
BUX has been operating since 2013, run by BUX B.V. from the NL. Trading through a long stretch of market cycles is steadier ground than opening an account with a brand new firm. It also means the record of how the firm handled past volatility is available to judge before committing funds.
Sources
- bux.com checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Investor protection, Legal entity, Regulators, Licences
“BUX B.V. is licensed and supervised by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM)”
- bux.com/about-bux checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Audience, Features, Headquarters, Markets, Platforms, Support channels
“new investors who want to explore the world of investments, and to more experienced clients”
- bux.com/fees checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Account fee, Currency conversion fee, Pricing model, Stock trade fee
“BUX Plus: EUR 2.99 Monthly Service Fee - BUX Prime: EUR 7.99 Monthly Service Fee”
- bux.com/prime checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Interest on cash
“BUX Prime clients earn top-tier interest: Up to 2.00% on uninvested cash”
- fxverify.com/news/bux-ties-up-with-jp-morgan-to-launch-se... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded
“Established in 2013, BUX is headquartered in the Netherlands”
Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Minimum deposit, Inactivity fee, Retail accounts that lose money.
BUX
Investors who want a Dutch regulated broker for stocks and ETFs at a flat fee per trade.