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Saxo vs XTB: fees, markets and protection

Facts for both companies from their official pages; each was checked on the date shown in its review.

Facts verified on October 18, 2026

Key differences

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Criterion Saxo XTB
Rating
Regulators Danish FSA, CBUAE, FCA, MAS, FINMA, Kanto LFB, CONSOB KNF, CNMV, ACPR, BaFin, CMVM, CySEC, FSC Belize, DFSA, CMF (Chile)
Minimum deposit No minimum No minimum
Markets US exchanges (NYSE, Nasdaq), Toronto Stock Exchange, London Stock Exchange, Xetra (Deutsche Börse), Euronext +3 US exchanges (NYSE, Nasdaq)
Products stocks, ETFs, bonds, options, funds stocks, ETFs, fractional shares
US stock or ETF order 0.08% of the order, minimum $1 €0 per order
Currency conversion fee 0.25% 0.5%
Investor protection Danish Guarantee Fund (cash deposits), Danish Guarantee Fund (securities not returned) Protection of uninvested funds
Deposits and withdrawals Bank transfer, Visa / Mastercard Visa / Mastercard, Bank transfer, PayPal
Available only in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark +36 Angola, Bermuda, Georgia, North Macedonia, Malaysia, Mauritania +40
Founded 1992 —
Headquarters Denmark —
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Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum deposit at Saxo and XTB?

Saxo: €0. XTB: $0.

Which regulators license Saxo and XTB?

Saxo is licensed by Danish FSA, CBUAE, FCA, MAS, FINMA, Kanto LFB, and CONSOB; XTB by KNF, CNMV, ACPR, BaFin, CMVM, CySEC, FSC Belize, DFSA, and CMF (Chile).

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