Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
BUX vs Traders Place
What sets them apart
| Compare |  BUX |  Traders Place |
|---|---|---|
| Stock trade fee | €3.99 | €0Lower |
| Account fee | €2.99 | €0Lower |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs | Stocks, ETFs, Crypto, Bonds, FundsCovers more |
| Regulators | Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) | Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) |
| Platforms | BUX app | Traders Place App |
| Currency conversion fee | 0.75% | Not confirmed |
| Account types | Not confirmed | Joint |
| Interest on cash | 2% | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Investor protection (EU ICS up to EUR 20,000).
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Key differences
- Traders Place scores higher overall: 8.9 vs 8.6.
- Regulators: only BUX offers Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM).
- Regulators: only Traders Place offers Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin).
- Stock trade fee is lower at Traders Place: €0 vs €3.99.
- Account fee is lower at Traders Place: €0 vs €2.99.
- Markets: only Traders Place offers Crypto, Bonds, Funds.
- Platforms: only BUX offers BUX app.
- Platforms: only Traders Place offers Traders Place App.
- Support channels: only BUX offers Chat.
- Support channels: only Traders Place offers Phone.
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.
Traders Place
Traders Place is a German broker built around a commission-free model, with stocks, ETFs, bonds, funds and crypto in a joint account and an overall score of 6.6. It suits investors who want a low running cost and a regulated German setup, with crypto included rather than bolted on.
Score breakdown
| Area | BUX | Traders Place |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.4 | 9.3HigherStock trade fee €0 and account fee €0 sit at ranking position 1 and 1. |
| Offer | 8.7 | 8.9Higher |
| Trust | 8.7Higher | 8.6 |
What each covers
| Markets | BUX | Traders Place |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto | No | Yes |
| Bonds | No | Yes |
| Funds | No | Yes |
The bill, worked out
A year: 5,000 invested, 4 US stock trades a month
BUX
€194.51
48 × €3.99 + 1 × €2.99
Traders Place
€0
48 × €0 + 1 × €0
Traders Place costs €194.51 less.
Excludes currency conversion fee (not stated by Traders Place). Worked out from the stated prices and rates; your own total depends on how you use it. Facts checked September 26, 2026.
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | BUX | Traders Place |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 203 of 471 | 20 of 471 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | BUX | Traders Place |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Fractional shares, Mobile app | Crypto, Fractional shares, Mobile appCovers more |
| Pricing model | Low fees | Commission free |
| Audience | Beginners, Experienced | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | BUX B.V. | Traders Place GmbH & Co. KGaA |
| Headquarters | Netherlands | Germany |
| Founded | 2013 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | BUX | Traders Place | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock trade fee | €3.99above the median | €0below the median | €1 |
| Account fee | €2.99highest quarter | €0at the median | €0 |
| 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.
Traders Place
Pros
- Regulated by Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), with investor protection of EU ICS up to EUR 20,000.
- A broad market list, stocks, etfs and crypto, covering equities, ETFs, bonds, funds and crypto.
- Fractional shares, crypto and a mobile app sit in crypto, fractional shares and mobile app, with Traders Place App as the platform.
Cons
- Contact options are limited to email, phone and help centre, with no live chat channel listed.
- The market list covers stocks, etfs and crypto, so forex and CFD traders are not served.
- Retail accounts that lose money run at 70.15% across the brands compared here, so a commission-free model does not remove the risk.
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.
Traders Place
Who it suits
- Couples who want a joint account, since joint lists joint.
- Investors who want equities, ETFs, bonds, funds and crypto in a single account: stocks, etfs and crypto.
- Savers who want a German regulated broker with phone and email support: email, phone and help centre.
Who should look elsewhere
- Traders who want forex or CFDs, since CFI lists them in stocks, etfs and forex.
- Investors who prefer to check the cost model against a rival priced in another currency, such as eToro at $0.
Current offers
Traders Place
Current offer
Bonus
Neukundenbonus
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | BUX | Traders Place |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | No | Yes |
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.
Traders Place
What does it cost to buy shares at Traders Place?+
Stock trades are charged at €0 and the pricing model is listed as commission-free, so no commission is added to a share purchase. The account fee is €0 as well, which keeps the cost of holding a plain brokerage account low for a buy and hold investor.
Does Traders Place charge to keep an account open?+
The account fee is €0, and the only account type listed is joint, as joint shows. That suits a couple holding securities together under a single pricing structure. Stock trades themselves are charged at €0, so the account charge is not offset by a per-trade commission.
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