Erste Bank (George)

3.7(900)

FMA (Austria)

Keytrade Bank

4(700)

FSMA

Erste Bank (George) vs Keytrade Bank

Head-to-Head Comparison 2026

Our Verdict

Keytrade Bank has a higher rating of 4/5 compared to Erste Bank (George) (3.7/5). Keytrade Bank offers 6 instrument types, while Erste Bank (George) offers 4. Keytrade Bank offers options trading, while the other does not. Erste Bank (George) has been in the market since 1819, making it the more experienced provider.

Comparison Table

Criteria	Erste Bank (George)	Keytrade Bank
Rating	3.7/5 (900 reviews)	4/5 (700 reviews)✓
Regulation	FMA (Austria)	FSMA
Fees	Custody fee 0.1875% p.Q. (min. €4.62), order fee from €16.38 (online)	Stocks from €7.50 per order (Euronext), US stocks from $12.50
Min. Deposit	0 €	0 €
Instruments	Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Funds	Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Funds, Options, Certificates
Platforms	George Web, George App	Keytrade Web, Keytrade App
Options Trading	No	Yes, options via Euronext
Founded	1819	1998
Headquarters	Wien	Brüssel

Detailed Comparison

Fee Comparison

Erste Bank (George): Custody fee 0.1875% p.Q. (min. €4.62), order fee from €16.38 (online). Minimum deposit: 0 €.

Keytrade Bank: Stocks from €7.50 per order (Euronext), US stocks from $12.50. Minimum deposit: 0 €.

Product Range

Erste Bank (George) (4 categories)

StocksETFsBondsFunds

Keytrade Bank (6 categories)

StocksETFsBondsFundsOptionsCertificates

Trading Platforms

Erste Bank (George)

George Web
George App

Keytrade Bank

Keytrade Web
Keytrade App

Regulation & Security

Erste Bank (George) is regulated by FMA (Austria) (HQ: Wien).

Keytrade Bank is regulated by FSMA (HQ: Brüssel).

Who Is It For?

Erste Bank (George)

Securities trading via the George platform of Erste Bank Austria

✓ Austria's oldest savings bank with highest security

✓ Modern George platform for banking and trading

✓ Wide branch network in Austria

✗ Comparatively high custody and order fees

✗ Trading features limited compared to online brokers

Keytrade Bank

Belgian online bank with comprehensive securities offering

✓ Full-service online bank with securities trading

✓ FSMA-regulated with Belgian deposit protection

✓ Access to options via Euronext

✗ Fees higher than neobrokers

✗ Platform could be more modern

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erste Bank (George) or Keytrade Bank cheaper?

Erste Bank (George) charges Custody fee 0.1875% p.Q. (min. €4.62), order fee from €16.38 (online). Keytrade Bank charges Stocks from €7.50 per order (Euronext), US stocks from $12.50. The minimum deposit is 0 € at Erste Bank (George) and 0 € at Keytrade Bank.

Which broker offers more products: Erste Bank (George) or Keytrade Bank?

Erste Bank (George) offers Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Funds. Keytrade Bank offers Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Funds, Options, Certificates.

Which broker is better regulated?

Erste Bank (George) is regulated by FMA (Austria). Keytrade Bank is regulated by FSMA.

Is Erste Bank (George) or Keytrade Bank better for beginners?

Erste Bank (George) has a minimum deposit of 0 € and offers George Web, George App as platforms. Keytrade Bank has a minimum deposit of 0 € and offers Keytrade Web, Keytrade App. Erste Bank (George) has the lower entry barrier.

Erste Bank (George) vs Keytrade Bank: Which broker is better overall?

The choice between Erste Bank (George) (3.7/5, 900 reviews) and Keytrade Bank (4/5, 700 reviews) depends on your needs. Erste Bank (George): Securities trading via the George platform of Erste Bank Austria. Keytrade Bank: Belgian online bank with comprehensive securities offering.