FEES BREAKDOWN
DEGIRO fees explained
DEGIRO charges €2/trade on US stocks and 0.25% for currency conversion.
A typical $10,000 portfolio with 12 trades a year costs about $51/year in unconditional fees.
Verified October 10, 2026 against the broker's official pricing page.
What DEGIRO charges, fee by fee
Only verified numbers — each with its source and verification date
US stock commission
€2/trade
Custody / account fee
Free
Verified September 1, 2026
REAL COST
What you'll actually pay
Estimated yearly cost in three scenarios. Only verified fees are counted. Each trade moves a twelfth of the portfolio; per-share commissions assume a $50 share; currency conversion is counted once, on the whole portfolio. An inactivity fee is shown separately and applies only if its condition is met.
Starter
$1k portfolio, 4 trades/year
- Stock commissions
- $8.72
- FX markup
- $2.50
- Custody
- Free
Annual total$11
Typical
$10k portfolio, 12 trades/year
- Stock commissions
- $26.16
- FX markup
- $25.00
- Custody
- Free
Annual total$51
Larger
$100k portfolio, 24 trades/year
- Stock commissions
- $52.32
- FX markup
- $250.00
- Custody
- Free
Annual total$302
Fine print that changes the math
- US stocks: €2.00 per trade (€1.00 commission + €1.00 handling). Most European exchanges (Euronext, XETRA, Warsaw and others): €4.90 (€3.90 + €1.00 handling); the client’s home exchange is cheaper and set by country. ETF Core Selection: €1.00 (handling only, free trades available). Options: €0.75/contract. LSE: £2.75 (£1.75 + £1.00). Verified 2026-10-10 against the UK fee schedule (rates from 2026-01-01). Exchange connectivity: 0.25% of portfolio value capped at €2.50 per year per exchange (London Stock Exchange exempt), charged only for exchanges you actually use — verified 2026-09-01.
Frequently asked questions
How much does DEGIRO charge per trade?
DEGIRO charges €2/trade for US stocks. US stocks: €2.00 per trade (€1.00 commission + €1.00 handling). Most European exchanges (Euronext, XETRA, Warsaw and others): €4.90 (€3.90 + €1.00 handling); the client’s home exchange is cheaper and set by country. ETF Core Selection: €1.00 (handling only, free trades available). Options: €0.75/contract. LSE: £2.75 (£1.75 + £1.00). Verified 2026-10-10 against the UK fee schedule (rates from 2026-01-01). Exchange connectivity: 0.25% of portfolio value capped at €2.50 per year per exchange (London Stock Exchange exempt), charged only for exchanges you actually use — verified 2026-09-01.
Does DEGIRO have hidden fees?
Beyond the headline commission, watch for: 0.25% currency conversion. These are the charges that most often surprise investors.
What is DEGIRO's currency conversion fee?
DEGIRO charges 0.25% to convert currencies — it applies whenever you fund in one currency and buy assets in another.
Does DEGIRO charge an inactivity fee?
No — DEGIRO does not charge an inactivity fee.
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Last verified
2026-10-11
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