Avanza
FI (Sweden)
PostFinance
FINMA
Avanza vs PostFinance
Head-to-Head Comparison 2026
Our Verdict
Avanza has a higher rating of 4.4/5 compared to PostFinance (3.6/5). Avanza offers 7 instrument types, while PostFinance offers 4. Avanza offers options trading, while the other does not. PostFinance has been in the market since 1906, making it the more experienced provider.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Avanza | PostFinance |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 (2200 reviews)✓ | 3.6/5 (800 reviews) |
| Regulation | FI (Sweden) | FINMA |
| Fees | 0 SEK commission on Swedish stocks, international from $1 per trade | Custody fee CHF 90/year (standard), order fee from CHF 15 (online) |
| Min. Deposit | 0 SEK | 0 CHF |
| Instruments | Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Options, Warrants, Certificates | Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Funds |
| Platforms | Avanza Web, Avanza App | PostFinance E-Trading, PostFinance App |
| Options Trading | Yes, Swedish options | No |
| Execution Speed | ~30 ms (Nasdaq Stockholm Direct) | — |
| Founded | 1999 | 1906 |
| Headquarters | Stockholm | Bern |
Detailed Comparison
Fee Comparison
Avanza: 0 SEK commission on Swedish stocks, international from $1 per trade. Minimum deposit: 0 SEK.
PostFinance: Custody fee CHF 90/year (standard), order fee from CHF 15 (online). Minimum deposit: 0 CHF.
Execution Quality
Avanza
Execution: ~30 ms (Nasdaq Stockholm Direct)
PostFinance
No data available
Product Range
Avanza (7 categories)
PostFinance (4 categories)
Trading Platforms
Avanza
- Avanza Web
- Avanza App
PostFinance
- PostFinance E-Trading
- PostFinance App
Regulation & Security
Avanza is regulated by FI (Sweden) (HQ: Stockholm).
PostFinance is regulated by FINMA (HQ: Bern).
Who Is It For?
Avanza
Sweden's most popular online broker with commission-free trading
✓ Commission-free trading of Swedish stocks
✓ Sweden's most used investment platform
✓ Excellent mobile app
✗ Only available for customers in Sweden
✗ Platform exclusively in Swedish
PostFinance
Securities trading at Swiss PostFinance with E-Trading
✓ Swiss security with FINMA regulation
✓ Integration with PostFinance account
✓ Easy entry for Swiss customers
✗ Comparatively high custody and order fees
✗ Limited product range
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Avanza vs PostFinance: Which broker is better overall?
Avanza
Sweden's most popular online broker with commission-free trading
Open Account →From 0 SEK min. deposit
PostFinance
Securities trading at Swiss PostFinance with E-Trading
Open Account →From 0 CHF min. deposit