Updated October 17, 2026 · SumCue Editorial Team

bunq Stocks Spain vs XTB

bunq Stocks Spain scores 8.9 and XTB 9.3 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.
bunq Stocks Spain

bunq Stocks Spain

8.9/10
XTB

XTB

Higher score in this comparison

9.3/10

Where bunq Stocks Spain and XTB differ

bunq Stocks Spain vs XTB
Comparebunq Stocks Spainbunq Stocks SpainReviewVisitVisitXTBXTBReviewVisitVisit
Minimum deposit€10€0Lower
MarketsStocks, ETFs, CryptoStocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, CryptoCovers more
RegulatorsDe Nederlandsche Bank, SIPCCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), FCA, KNF
PlatformsBunq appXStation 5, XStation Mobile
Stock trade feeNot confirmed€0
Account feeNot confirmed€0
Inactivity feeNot confirmed€10
Retail accounts that lose moneyNot confirmed77%
Currency conversion feeNot confirmed0.5%
Deposit and withdrawal feesNot confirmedFree deposits; free withdrawals above 100 EUR/USD
Maximum retail leverageNot confirmed1:30

Same on both: Investor protection (EU ICS up to EUR 20,000).

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Key differences

  • XTB scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 8.9.
  • Regulators: only bunq Stocks Spain offers De Nederlandsche Bank, SIPC.
  • Regulators: only XTB offers Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), FCA, KNF.
  • Founded is lower at XTB: 2002 vs 2012.
  • XTB is licensed in 1 more country.
  • Minimum deposit is lower at XTB: €0 vs €10.
  • Markets: only XTB offers Forex, CFDs.
  • Platforms: only bunq Stocks Spain offers Bunq app.
  • Platforms: only XTB offers XStation 5, XStation Mobile.
  • Support channels: only bunq Stocks Spain offers Help centre.

Our verdict on each

bunq Stocks Spain

bunq says Stocks requires an active, verified Personal account and a minimum age of 18.

Read the full bunq Stocks Spain review

XTB

XTB suits beginners who want an account for shares, forex, CFDs and crypto without a monthly charge, and the cost side is thin: the account fee is €0 and the stock trade fee is €0. The catch is the inactivity fee of €10 and a currency conversion fee of 0.5%.

Read the full XTB review

Score breakdown

bunq Stocks Spain vs XTB
Areabunq Stocks SpainXTB
Cost9.09.2HigherAccount fee of €0 and stock trade fee of €0 lead, with an inactivity fee of €10 the offset.
Offer8.69.2Higher
Trust9.19.5Higher

Side by side, item by item

bunq Stocks Spain vs XTB
Marketsbunq Stocks SpainXTB
StocksYesYes
ETFsYesYes
ForexNoYes
CFDsNoYes
CryptoYesYes

How they place

bunq Stocks Spain vs XTB
Rankingbunq Stocks SpainXTB
Investing12 of 6543 of 654
Stock and ETF brokers8 of 3582 of 358
Trading platforms6 of 242 of 24

Sources behind this comparison

bunq Stocks Spain

  • bunq.com: 8 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • help.bunq.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • en.wikipedia.org: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
  • sipc.org: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026

XTB

  • xtb.com: 10 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • hello-brokers.com: 5 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • esma.europa.eu: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • eupersonalfinance.eu: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
  • linkedin.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026

Every fact side by side

bunq Stocks Spain vs XTB
Factbunq Stocks SpainXTB
FeaturesCrypto, Fractional shares, Mobile appDemo account, Mobile app, Crypto
Pricing modelNot confirmedCommission free, Low fees
AudienceBeginnersBeginners
Legal entityBUNQ US BD LLCXTB Limited
HeadquartersNetherlandsCyprus
Founded20122002Lower
Support channelsEmail, Help centreEmail, Chat, Phone

Crypto exchanges

bunq Stocks Spain vs XTB
Factbunq Stocks SpainXTB
Taker feeNot confirmed0%
Coins listedNot confirmed45
Fiat deposit methodsNot confirmedBank
Maker feeNot confirmed0%
Withdrawal feeNot confirmedFree above 100 USD/EUR
DerivativesNot confirmedYes
Exchange typeNot confirmedCex

Savings

bunq Stocks Spain vs XTB
Factbunq Stocks SpainXTB
Headline rateNot confirmed4%
Rate typeNot confirmedVariable
Deposit protectionNot confirmedFSCS up to GBP 85,000
Access termsNot confirmedInterest on uninvested funds, calculated daily and paid monthly within five days of month end, no minimum or maximum balance, withdraw any amount to your bank account
Monthly feeNot confirmed£0
Account kindNot confirmedEasy access

Where each stands against the rest

bunq Stocks Spain vs XTB
Factbunq Stocks SpainXTBMedian
Minimum deposit€10above the median€0below the median€1
Stock trade feeNot confirmed€0below the median€1.50
Account feeNot confirmed€0at the median€0
Inactivity feeNot confirmed€10above the median€2.45
Retail accounts that lose moneyNot confirmed77%highest quarter72.21%
Currency conversion feeNot confirmed0.5%above the median0.4%

Median across 80 listed providers.

Pros and cons

bunq Stocks Spain

Pros

  • Fractional shares let investors start with smaller slices of a company.
  • Stocks, funds that track baskets of assets and digital assets sit in one service.
  • Simple product choices suit first-time investors.

Cons

  • The product choice is narrow, with no derivatives or currency trading.
  • Investor protection is limited in scope and depends on the type of product held.

XTB

Pros

  • The account fee is €0 and the stock trade fee is €0, which places XTB at 1 of 166 brands on the share dealing charge.
  • The minimum deposit is €0, putting XTB at 1 of 218 brands on the amount needed to start.
  • Deposit protection is FSCS up to GBP 85,000 and investor protection is EU ICS up to EUR 20,000, both stated with figures rather than vague wording.

Cons

  • The inactivity fee is €10, and at 39 of 56 brands on that measure XTB sits well outside the free group.
  • A currency conversion fee of 0.5% applies even though the stock trade fee is €0, which bites on any US share held in a euro or sterling account.
  • Retail leverage runs to 1:30 and 77% of retail accounts lose money, so free dealing does not mean free from risk.

Who each suits

bunq Stocks Spain

Who it suits

  • Readers checking the stated requirements for bunq Stocks in Spain.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Traders who want forex, CFDs or futures alongside shares.
  • Savers looking for cash savings rather than an investment product.

XTB

Who it suits

  • Beginners new to investing, since the audience XTB is built for is beginners and the minimum deposit is €0.
  • UK and EU customers who want stocks, etfs and forex behind a single login and who read FSCS up to GBP 85,000 before funding.
  • People who want the same platform on desktop and phone, with xStation 5 and xStation Mobile both carrying the account.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Not bunq, which asks for a minimum deposit of €10 where XTB opens at €0.
  • Not CFI if the opening amount is your only guide, since its minimum deposit is also $0 and the real difference is markets and protection.
  • Not Fiesta Credito MX, listed under CONDUSEF for credit rather than for trading stocks, etfs and forex.

Current offers

bunq Stocks Spain

Current offer

  • First period offer

    No fees for buying or selling stocks for first 3 months: 0% for 3 months

    Up to €100,000 in completed buy and sell orders

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

Country by country

bunq Stocks Spain vs XTB
Countrybunq Stocks SpainXTB
SpainYesNo

Questions about each

bunq Stocks Spain

Which products can be bought through the service?+

Stocks, funds that track baskets of assets and digital assets are the products on offer. Fractional shares make it possible to buy a portion of a single company's stock. The product range is focused, so anyone seeking other kinds of trading will need a different service.

Is the service aimed at beginners?+

The service is built with newcomers to investing in mind. Its simple choice of products and fractional shares help first-time investors start small and learn gradually. Investors with long experience may still prefer a broader platform for more complex strategies.

XTB

What does it cost to hold an XTB account?+

The account fee is €0 and the monthly fee is £0, so there is no standing charge for keeping the account open. The recurring cost to watch is the inactivity fee of €10, which applies when an account is left unused. If you hold uninvested funds you also earn interest, calculated daily and paid monthly, with no minimum or maximum balance.

How much does it cost to buy shares on XTB?+

The stock trade fee is €0 and the account runs on a commission free and low fees model, so a share trade carries no commission. The charges that remain are the currency conversion fee of 0.5% when the trade currency and your account currency differ, and any spread built into the price. For an account holding US shares, that conversion fee is what turns a trade with a stock trade fee of €0 into a cost.

bunq Stocks Spain