HypoVereinsbank

3.6(950)

BaFin

Maxblue

3.9(480)

BaFin

HypoVereinsbank vs Maxblue

Head-to-Head Comparison 2026

Our Verdict

Maxblue has a higher rating of 3.9/5 compared to HypoVereinsbank (3.6/5). HypoVereinsbank has been in the market since 1998, making it the more experienced provider.

Comparison Table

Criteria	HypoVereinsbank	Maxblue
Rating	3.6/5 (950 reviews)	3.9/5 (480 reviews)✓
Regulation	BaFin	BaFin
Fees	Custody fee from €0 (HVB DirectDepot), order fee from €4.95 + 0.25%	0.25% of order volume (min. €8.90, max. €58.90)
Min. Deposit	0 €	0 €
Instruments	Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Funds, Certificates	Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Derivatives
Platforms	HVB Web, HVB App	maxblue Web, Deutsche Bank App
Options Trading	No	No, no options trading
Founded	1998	2001
Headquarters	München	Frankfurt

Detailed Comparison

Fee Comparison

HypoVereinsbank: Custody fee from €0 (HVB DirectDepot), order fee from €4.95 + 0.25%. Minimum deposit: 0 €.

Maxblue: 0.25% of order volume (min. €8.90, max. €58.90). Minimum deposit: 0 €.

Product Range

HypoVereinsbank (5 categories)

StocksETFsBondsFundsCertificates

Maxblue (5 categories)

StocksETFsFundsBondsDerivatives

Trading Platforms

HypoVereinsbank

HVB Web
HVB App

Maxblue

maxblue Web
Deutsche Bank App

Regulation & Security

HypoVereinsbank is regulated by BaFin (HQ: München).

Maxblue is regulated by BaFin (HQ: Frankfurt).

Who Is It For?

HypoVereinsbank

Securities trading at HypoVereinsbank – part of the UniCredit Group

✓ Strong parent company UniCredit

✓ Free DirectDepot available

✓ Comprehensive investment advice

✗ Order fees on the higher side

✗ Branch advice comes with additional costs

Maxblue

Deutsche Bank's online brokerage

✓ Deutsche Bank security

✓ Free custody

✓ Access to over 60 exchanges

✗ Higher order fees

✗ No options trading

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HypoVereinsbank or Maxblue cheaper?

HypoVereinsbank charges Custody fee from €0 (HVB DirectDepot), order fee from €4.95 + 0.25%. Maxblue charges 0.25% of order volume (min. €8.90, max. €58.90). The minimum deposit is 0 € at HypoVereinsbank and 0 € at Maxblue.

Which broker offers more products: HypoVereinsbank or Maxblue?

HypoVereinsbank offers Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Funds, Certificates. Maxblue offers Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Derivatives.

Which broker is better regulated?

HypoVereinsbank is regulated by BaFin. Maxblue is regulated by BaFin. HypoVereinsbank has BaFin regulation, which is particularly advantageous for German investors. Maxblue has BaFin regulation, which is particularly advantageous for German investors.

Is HypoVereinsbank or Maxblue better for beginners?

HypoVereinsbank has a minimum deposit of 0 € and offers HVB Web, HVB App as platforms. Maxblue has a minimum deposit of 0 € and offers maxblue Web, Deutsche Bank App. HypoVereinsbank has the lower entry barrier.

HypoVereinsbank vs Maxblue: Which broker is better overall?

The choice between HypoVereinsbank (3.6/5, 950 reviews) and Maxblue (3.9/5, 480 reviews) depends on your needs. HypoVereinsbank: Securities trading at HypoVereinsbank – part of the UniCredit Group. Maxblue: Deutsche Bank's online brokerage.