Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
BUX vs Saxo
What sets them apart
| Compare |  BUX |  Saxo |
|---|---|---|
| Stock trade fee | €3.99 | $1 |
| Account fee | €2.99 | €0Lower |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Options, Futures, Bonds, FundsCovers more |
| Regulators | Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) | Danish Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Currency conversion fee | 0.75% | 0.25%Lower |
| Platforms | BUX app | SaxoInvestor, SaxoTrader |
| Minimum deposit | Not confirmed | CHF 0 |
| Inactivity fee | Not confirmed | €0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 64% |
| Options contract fee | Not confirmed | $2 |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | Not confirmed | Free deposits and withdrawals |
| Account types | Not confirmed | Joint, Corporate |
| Interest on cash | 2% | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Investor protection (EU ICS up to EUR 20,000).
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Key differences
- Saxo scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 8.6.
- Regulators: only BUX offers Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM).
- Regulators: only Saxo offers Danish Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
- Founded is lower at Saxo: 1992 vs 2013.
- Saxo is licensed in 1 more country.
- Account fee is lower at Saxo: €0 vs €2.99.
- Currency conversion fee is lower at Saxo: 0.25% vs 0.75%.
- Markets: only Saxo offers Forex, CFDs, Options.
- Platforms: only BUX offers BUX app.
- Platforms: only Saxo offers SaxoInvestor, SaxoTrader.
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.
Saxo
Saxo suits investors who want a Danish bank with no account or inactivity charge and a wide market list, but the stock trade fee is $1 and the FX fee is 0.25%. Costs stay predictable for long holders, less so for frequent traders.
Score breakdown
| Area | BUX | Saxo |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.4 | 9.1HigherAccount fee and inactivity fee are both €0 and €0, and the minimum deposit is CHF 0. Stock trades cost $1. |
| Offer | 8.7 | 9.3Higher |
| Trust | 8.7 | 9.5Higher |
Side by side, item by item
| Markets | BUX | Saxo |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | Yes |
| Forex | No | Yes |
| CFDs | No | Yes |
| Options | No | Yes |
| Futures | No | Yes |
| Bonds | No | Yes |
| Funds | No | Yes |
Availability and regulation
| Country | BUX | Saxo |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | Not confirmed | |
| Netherlands | Not confirmed | |
| United Kingdom | Not confirmed |
How they place
| Ranking | BUX | Saxo |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 203 of 471 | 78 of 471 |
What we checked
BUX
- bux.com: 14 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- fxverify.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Saxo
- home.saxo: 6 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- brokerchooser.com: 5 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- bestbrokers.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- landofforex.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- moneyland.ch: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | BUX | Saxo |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Fractional shares, Mobile app | Demo account, Fractional shares, Mobile appCovers more |
| Pricing model | Low fees | Low fees |
| Audience | Beginners, Experienced | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | BUX B.V. | Saxo Bank A/S |
| Headquarters | Netherlands | Denmark |
| Founded | 2013 | 1992Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | BUX | Saxo | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account fee | €2.99highest quarter | €0at the median | €0 |
| Inactivity fee | Not confirmed | €0below the median | €2.45 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 64%lowest quarter | 72.05% |
| Currency conversion fee | 0.75%highest quarter | 0.25%below the median | 0.45% |
| Options contract fee | Not confirmed | $2highest quarter | $0.625 |
| 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.
Saxo
Pros
- Account fee and inactivity fee are both €0 and €0
- Minimum deposit is CHF 0 and deposits and withdrawals carry no charge
- Regulated in Denmark by the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority and in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority
Cons
- Stock trade fee of $1 sits well above the site median of €0
- FX fee of 0.25% applies on top of trading costs
- Investor protection is limited to the EU scheme at EU ICS up to EUR 20,000
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.
Saxo
Who it suits
- Investors holding stocks and ETFs long term who want no account or inactivity charge
- Traders who need forex, options, futures and CFDs on one account
- Joint and corporate account holders
Who should look elsewhere
- Beginners wanting commission-free share dealing, where eToro charges $0 per trade
- Small-balance traders unwilling to meet the Vantage minimum deposit of $5
- Frequent currency converters put off by the 0.25% FX fee
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.
Saxo
What does Saxo charge to hold an account?+
The account fee is €0 and the inactivity fee is €0, so there is no annual or dormancy charge. Saxo ranks 1 of 138 on account fee and 1 of 56 on inactivity fee. That makes it a straightforward choice for long-term holdings.
How much does it cost to buy a stock?+
Stock trades cost $1 through Saxo. That places it at 107 of 161 on this measure, and above the site median of €0. Active share traders should weigh that before opening.
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