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Choosing between Saxo Bank and DEGIRO depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Saxo Bank is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, while DEGIRO operates from Amsterdam, Netherlands. Saxo Bank has the longer track record, established in 1992, compared to DEGIRO which was founded in 2013. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Saxo Bank
DEGIRO
Saxo Bank is the better choice overall, scoring 4.0/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, DEGIRO offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Saxo Bank
4.0 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
DEGIRO
0.4 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Saxo Bank
3 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
DEGIRO
$2000 vs $0
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Saxo Bank
DEGIRO
Saxo Bank holds licences from FCA, MAS, ASIC. DEGIRO is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Indices, Commodities markets. Saxo Bank additionally covers Forex, Cfd.
On spreads, DEGIRO is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.4 pips at Saxo Bank.
Saxo Bank supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. DEGIRO offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Saxo Bank requires a minimum deposit of $2,000, while DEGIRO sets no minimum deposit. This makes DEGIRO accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Saxo Bank at 4.00/5 and DEGIRO at 3.27/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Saxo Bank leads overall with a clear advantage.
Saxo Bank scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Saxo Bank holds a 4.0/5 rating vs DEGIRO's 3.3/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Saxo Bank offers spreads from 0.4 pips, while DEGIRO starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Saxo Bank requires a minimum deposit of $2000. DEGIRO requires $0.
Saxo Bank is regulated by FCA, MAS, ASIC, while DEGIRO holds licences from FCA.
Saxo Bank supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. DEGIRO supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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