Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
BUX vs Plus500
Where BUX and Plus500 differ
| Compare |  BUX |  Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, Options, CryptoCovers more |
| Regulators | Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) | Financial Conduct Authority, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission |
| Investor protection | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 | FSCS up to GBP 85,000 |
| Platforms | BUX app | Plus500 WebTrader, Plus500 Mobile App |
| Stock trade fee | €3.99 | Not confirmed |
| Account fee | €2.99 | Not confirmed |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 81% |
| Currency conversion fee | 0.75% | Not confirmed |
| Interest on cash | 2% | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Plus500 scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 8.6.
- Regulators: only BUX offers Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM).
- Regulators: only Plus500 offers Financial Conduct Authority, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission.
- Plus500 is licensed in 1 more country.
- Markets: only Plus500 offers Forex, Options, Crypto.
- Platforms: only BUX offers BUX app.
- Platforms: only Plus500 offers Plus500 WebTrader, Plus500 Mobile App.
- Features: only BUX offers Fractional shares.
- Features: only Plus500 offers Demo account.
Our verdict on each
BUX
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.
Plus500
Plus500 suits UK and European retail traders who want one account covering stocks, etfs and forex in a single app. The UK arm is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority, with FSCS up to GBP 85,000 behind UK balances and costs charged per trade rather than as a flat account fee.
Score breakdown
| Area | BUX | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.4 | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 8.7 | 9.3Higher |
| Trust | 8.7 | 9.5Higher |
What each covers
| Markets | BUX | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | Yes |
| Forex | No | Yes |
| Options | No | Yes |
| Crypto | No | Yes |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | BUX | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 203 of 471 | 57 of 471 |
What we checked
BUX
- bux.com: 14 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- fxverify.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Plus500
- 500affiliates.com: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- plus500.com: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | BUX | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Fractional shares, Mobile app | Demo account, Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Low fees | Not confirmed |
| Audience | Beginners, Experienced | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | BUX B.V. | Plus500UK Ltd |
| Headquarters | Netherlands | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2013 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre | Chat, Email, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | BUX | Plus500 | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock trade fee | €3.99above the median | Not confirmed | €1 |
| Account fee | €2.99highest quarter | Not confirmed | €0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 81%highest quarter | 72.05% |
| Currency conversion fee | 0.75%highest quarter | Not confirmed | 0.45% |
| Interest on cash | 2%lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 3% |
Median across 52 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
BUX
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.
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.
Plus500
Pros
- Costs are charged per trade, with no account fee listed
- UK protection stands at FSCS up to GBP 85,000
- One account spans stocks, etfs and forex in the same app
Cons
- Losses run high at 81% of retail accounts
- Support runs on chat, email and help centre only, with no phone line
- Retail loss of 81% tops the site median of 70.15%
Who each suits
BUX
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.
Plus500
Who it suits
- UK retail traders wanting one app for several asset classes
- First-time traders who can practise on the demo account
- Traders who prefer one platform over several brokers
Who should look elsewhere
- Long-term investors wanting ISA or SIPP style accounts
- Traders wanting CFDs or futures, absent from stocks, etfs and forex
- Traders who want a phone line rather than chat, email and help centre
Questions about each
BUX
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.
Plus500
What does Plus500 cost to trade?+
Plus500 charges per trade rather than a flat account fee, and no account fee is listed for the brand. Retail loss figures sit high at 81%, so costs per trade matter more than an annual charge.
Is Plus500 regulated in the UK?+
Yes. The UK arm trades as Plus500UK Ltd and is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under 509909. A Cyprus entity is separately authorised by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission under 250/14.
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