Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Capital.com vs Consorsbank
Capital.com vs Consorsbank: the differences
| Compare |  Capital.com |  Consorsbank |
|---|---|---|
| Stock trade fee | $0 | €0.95 |
| Account fee | £0 | €0 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, Bonds, Spread betting | Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, CFDs, Forex |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 65% | 72.62% |
| Minimum deposit | £20 | Not confirmed |
| Inactivity fee | £0 | Not confirmed |
| Regulators | FCA, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | Not confirmed |
| Investor protection | FSCS up to GBP 85,000 | Not confirmed |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | Free deposits and withdrawals | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Web platform, Mobile app, MT4, TradingView | Not confirmed |
| Maximum retail leverage | 1:30 | Not confirmed |
| Interest on cash | Not confirmed | 3.6% |
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Key differences
- Capital.com scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.2.
- Markets: only Capital.com offers Crypto, Spread betting.
- Markets: only Consorsbank offers Funds.
Our verdict on each
Capital.com
Capital.com suits traders who want one account across shares, forex, CFDs, crypto and bonds without a monthly or inactivity charge. UK clients sit under FCA regulation with FSCS protection of FSCS up to GBP 85,000. The minimum deposit of £20 is the only cost barrier, above CFI at $0.
Consorsbank
Consorsbank suits investors who want securities and derivatives in a single account with an account fee of €0. Stock trades cost €0.95 on the securities account, and 72.62% of retail accounts lose money, close to the 72% across CFD brokers on this site.
Score breakdown
| Area | Capital.com | Consorsbank |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2HigherAccount fee of £0, stock trade fee of $0 and no inactivity charge, with free deposits and withdrawals. | 8.9 |
| Offer | 9.5 | 9.6HigherInterest of 3.6% on cash held, plus a demo account in mobile app and demo account so the account can be tried before funding. |
| Trust | 9.1 | Not confirmed |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Capital.com | Consorsbank |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | CySEC HE 354252 Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) MiCA CASP 984500C46B3B7B69Y904 | Not confirmed |
| United Kingdom | FCA 793714 | Not confirmed |
Side by side, item by item
| Markets | Capital.com | Consorsbank |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | Yes |
| Forex | Yes | Yes |
| CFDs | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto | Yes | No |
| Bonds | Yes | Yes |
| Funds | No | Yes |
| Spread betting | Yes | No |
How they place
| Ranking | Capital.com | Consorsbank |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 65 of 471 | 92 of 471 |
| Forex brokers | 28 of 147 | 41 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 26 of 145 | 39 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 22 of 122 | 32 of 122 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Capital.com | Consorsbank |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Demo account, Mobile app | Mobile app, Demo account |
| Pricing model | Commission free, Low fees | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | CAPITAL VAULT LTD | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Cyprus | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2016 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Chat, Help centre | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Capital.com | Consorsbank | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | £20at the median | Not confirmed | £20 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 65%lowest quarter | 72.62%above the median | 72.05% |
| Interest on cash | Not confirmed | 3.6%highest quarter | 3% |
Median across 47 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Capital.com
Pros
- No account fee at all, which puts it joint first on that measure in our data (£0).
- No inactivity charge, also joint first in our data, so an unused balance is not quietly billed (£0).
- Stock trades cost $0 under a commission-free model.
Cons
- The minimum deposit of £20 is far higher than CFI, which asks for $0.
- Support runs on chat and help centre, so there is no phone line for questions about a leveraged position.
- Retail accounts lose 65% of money, and the market is open around the clock.
Consorsbank
Pros
- Account fee of €0, ranked 1 of 138 on this site for that measure.
- A single account spans stocks, etfs and funds, so shares, funds and bonds sit next to forex and CFDs.
- A mobile app and a demo account both show in mobile app and demo account, which lets a new user learn the account first.
Cons
- Stock dealing costs €0.95 per trade, so frequent ordering costs more than a commission-free model.
- Forex and CFDs sit in the same account, and 72.62% of retail accounts lose money.
Who each suits
Capital.com
Who it suits
- Traders who want shares, forex, CFDs, crypto and bonds in one account
- UK residents who want FSCS protection alongside a CySEC regulated entity
- People who keep a balance and would otherwise pay inactivity fees
Who should look elsewhere
- eToro, if you want a social platform with copy trading
- Vantage, if you would rather start from a smaller deposit of $5
Consorsbank
Who it suits
- Investors who want shares, ETFs, funds and bonds alongside forex and CFDs without opening several accounts.
- People who want a free account fee and can live with paying per order.
- Anyone testing a CFD platform first, since a demo account is available.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants commission-free stock dealing: eToro charges $0 for stock trades, so orders cost less there.
- Crypto buyers, since stocks, etfs and funds leaves crypto out while CFI lists it in stocks, etfs and forex.
Current offers
Consorsbank
Current offer
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Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
Capital.com
What is the minimum deposit at Capital.com?+
The minimum deposit is £20 in the UK. That is higher than CFI at $0 and Vantage at $5. Clients who want a smaller opening balance may prefer a rival on that measure.
What does it cost to open and hold an account?+
There is no account fee, so the account costs £0. There is also no inactivity charge, at £0. Both rank the brand joint first on our data, so an unused balance is not billed.
Consorsbank
What does it cost to hold and trade a Consorsbank account?+
The account fee is €0, so holding the account carries no charge. Stock dealing costs €0.95 per trade on the securities account, and the account also covers forex and CFDs. Cash held earns 3.6% interest.
How do the stock dealing charges compare with eToro?+
eToro lists $0 for stock trades, while Consorsbank charges €0.95 per trade. That makes this the pricier option for someone placing many orders, and the cheaper one for occasional dealing in single shares.
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