Detailed comparison of all fees, features, and suitability — updated for 2026.
Bitpanda is the better choice for Krypto-Anleger, while ING wins for Full-Service Bank Customers. Which one suits you depends on your strategy — the detailed comparison below shows every difference.
| Metric | Bitpanda | ING | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Order fee per trade | 1.49 € | 9.90 € | 8.41 € cheaper at Bitpanda |
| 10y savings plan cost @ €100/month | 0 € | 1.188 € | 1.188 € cheaper at Bitpanda |
| Available exchanges | 1 | 5 | +4 more at ING |
| BMInsider rating | 4.0/5 | 3.5/5 | +0.5 at Bitpanda |
All fees, products, and platform features compared side-by-side. The "Winner" column shows which broker leads in each category.
| Feature | Bitpanda | ING | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees & Costs | |||
| Order Fee | ~1.49 % spread | 4.90€ + 0.25% (min 9.90€) | Bitpanda |
| ETF Savings Plan Fee | - | 1.75% | Bitpanda |
| Account Fee | 0€/Year | 0€/Year | Tie |
| Minimum Deposit | €1 | 0€ | Tie |
| Interest on Cash | 0% | 0% | Tie |
| Product Range | |||
| Stocks | Tie | ||
| ETFs | Tie | ||
| Crypto | Bitpanda | ||
| Options | Tie | ||
| CFDs | Tie | ||
| Fractional Shares | Bitpanda | ||
| Number of Exchanges | Krypto-Spot | Xetra, Frankfurt, Direkthandel | ING |
| Platform & Tools | |||
| Mobile App | Tie | ||
| Desktop Platform | Tie | ||
| Demo Account | Tie | ||
| Security & Regulation | |||
| Regulated by | FMA · BaFin · MiCA | BaFin | Tie |
| Deposit Protection | - | 100.000€ | Tie |
| Founded | 2014 | 1991 | Tie |
| Overall Rating | |||
| Rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Bitpanda |
Depending on your strategy and experience, one broker fits better. Here's how to decide:
Low barriers, simple app, demo account and no hidden costs — perfect to get started.
More about Bitpanda →Low per-order fees, many trading venues and derivatives access — important if you trade regularly.
More about Bitpanda →Free savings plans, interest on cash and no custody fee — what matters when you buy & hold.
More about Bitpanda →Bitpanda is Austria's largest crypto platform, founded in Vienna in 2014. Regulated by the Austrian FMA and German BaFin, with savings plans and an integrated stocks/ETFs/metals offering — though at higher fees than pure crypto exchanges.
Particularly suitable for: Krypto-Anleger, Bitcoin-Käufer, Aktive Krypto-Trader.
ING offers securities trading as part of its full banking service. For customers who want checking and brokerage under one roof.
Particularly suitable for: Full-Service Bank Customers, Casual Investors, Savings Plan.
Bitpanda (Vienna, BaFin/FMA/MiCA, EUR base) and ING-DiBa AG (BaFin, fully steuereinfach) are both multi-asset platforms. Bitpanda: 3 500+ crypto coins, 9 000+ stocks/ETFs at €1/order, physical precious metals, AT steuereinfach. ING: free Direkt-Depot, €4.90 + 0.25% order, 1 150 ETF savings plans free from €1, 192 action ETFs at €0.
Honest take: ING for classic DACH bank setup. Bitpanda for crypto + precious metals + multi-asset.
You want real crypto coins. 3 500+.
You want physical precious metals.
You want €1 stock buys.
You want AT steuereinfach.
You want Bitpanda Crypto Index.
You want 1 150 ETF savings plans from €1 free.
You want bonds.
You want current account + brokerage.
You want full DE steuereinfach.
You want Direkt-Depot Young (<28).
ING fully steuereinfach DE. Bitpanda securities DE + fully AT. §23 EStG: Bitpanda spot + precious metals 1 year tax-free.
| Item | ING | Bitpanda |
|---|---|---|
| ETF savings plan | €0 | €0 |
| 4 stocks at €2 000 | ~€40 | ~€12 |
| 5 crypto + 1 gold | ~€50 + only ETC | ~€54 |
| Yearly cost | ≈€90 | ≈€66 |
Bitpanda cheaper via €1 stocks and lower crypto cost + precious-metal option.
Pick: ING.
Pick: Bitpanda.
Pick: Bitpanda.
Pick: ING.
Pick: ING.
Answers to the most common questions about Bitpanda vs ING.
For order fees, Bitpanda leads at ~1.49 % spread, while ING charges 4.90€ + 0.25% (min 9.90€). Note: with CFD brokers, spreads add hidden cost — the lower nominal price isn't always cheaper overall.
Bitpanda is regulated by FMA · BaFin · MiCA, ING by BaFin. Both fall under EU oversight. Deposit protection: Bitpanda -, ING 100.000€.
For German/Austrian customers, language, BaFin regulation and tax-simple status often matter most. Check the 'Regulated by' and 'Languages' rows — DACH-focused brokers usually have the edge.
Bitpanda offers free ETF savings plans from €1. If a savings plan matters to you, that's a clear edge.
Both are covered under their home regulator's deposit protection. Bitpanda: -, ING: 100.000€. Securities are held in segregated accounts and protected in case of broker insolvency.
Neither broker pays meaningful interest on uninvested cash. Look elsewhere if cash yield matters.
Both offer native mobile apps with good app-store ratings. Which is better depends on your needs — try both with a demo account if available.
A second broker makes sense when one offers features the other lacks (e.g. options, crypto, more exchanges). A full switch is only worth it if the cost difference or missing features are significant.
Sign up with the broker that fits your strategy. Both are regulated and offer a demo account to test risk-free.
