Binance vs ING — Largest global crypto exchange without MiCA vs German direct bank
Binance (Cayman Islands, no MiCA, no BaFin as of 2026) and ING-DiBa AG (BaFin, fully steuereinfach) are regulatorily opposite. Binance: 700+ coins at 0.10% spot, Binance Earn, MiCA risk. ING: free Direkt-Depot, 1 150 ETF savings plans from €1 free, 192 action ETFs at €0, current account integration, BaFin.
Honest take: ING for regulatorily safe DACH investors. Binance for active crypto traders aware of MiCA risk.
When Binance is the better pick
You want lowest crypto fees (0.10%).
You want 700+ coins.
You want Binance Earn / staking.
You want self-custody withdrawal.
You want crypto API.
When ING is the better pick
You want regulatory clarity (BaFin). Binance MiCA risk.
You want stocks, ETFs, bonds. Binance crypto-only.
You want 1 150 ETF savings plans from €1 free.
You want current account + savings + brokerage.
You want full steuereinfach.
Taxes
ING fully steuereinfach. Binance gross + MiCA risk. §23 EStG: Binance spot 1 year tax-free.
Cost example
| Item | ING | Binance |
| ETF savings plan + 4 stocks | ~€40 | not offered |
| 50 crypto trades €1 000 | ~€500 (ETN) | €50 (0.10%) |
| Earn €25 000 | n/a | +€750 |
| Balance | −€540 | +€700 |
Binance crypto-focused clearly cheaper. ING for classic DACH setup.
Verdict
Classic DACH investor
Pick: ING.
Active crypto trader
Pick: Binance. MiCA risk.
Earn investor
Pick: Binance.
Bank-integrated
Pick: ING.
Regulation-aware
Pick: ING.