Trade Republic vs GoTyme.
Trade Republic (T81/100) and GoTyme (G52/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. Trade Republic leads GoTyme 8-1.
| G GoTyme №65 · BSP 52 /100 | T Trade Republic №05 · BaFin 81 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 52 /100 | 81 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | 1.50% | Interbank |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Payment inst. BSP | Full bank BaFin |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | Safeguarded PH.PDIC | €100,000 EU.DGS.DE |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 1 country | 17 countries |
| Crypto Coins available | No | 50 coins |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | No | Yes |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | — | 3.3 ★ 28k reviews |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.8 ★ iOS 4.8 · And 4.7 | 4.4 ★ iOS 4.8 · And 4.1 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick GoTyme if…
Joint venture between Tyme Group (South African digital-bank operator) and JG Summit Holdings (PH conglomerate). Fastest-growing PH neobank — ~6M customers in <4 years. Instant in-mall card-issuance via Robinsons Retail kiosks is a structural differentiator.
Pick Trade Republic if…
Pick if you want the cheapest brokerage in Europe (€1/trade) and the highest interest on idle cash. Not a primary current account.
- Best for fees Trade Republic won 1 of 4
- Best for protection Trade Republic won 2 of 2
- Best for reach Trade Republic won 3 of 3
- Best for ux Tied
Trade Republic vs GoTyme — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is GoTyme better than Trade Republic?
Under our v3 methodology, Trade Republic leads GoTyme 8–1 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: GoTyme 52/100 vs Trade Republic 81/100. Trade Republic is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is GoTyme or Trade Republic cheaper?
Monthly fee — GoTyme: €0; Trade Republic: €0. Card FX markup — GoTyme: 1.50%; Trade Republic: Interbank. Trade Republic wins more fee rows (1 of 4). See the Fees section of the matrix above for ATM caps and the rest.
Which is safer for deposits, GoTyme or Trade Republic?
GoTyme holds a Payment inst. licence under BSP; deposit guarantee per depositor: Safeguarded. Trade Republic holds a Full bank licence under BaFin; deposit guarantee per depositor: €100,000. Trade Republic is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use GoTyme and Trade Republic?
GoTyme operates in 1 country; Trade Republic operates in 17 countries. Check each provider's signup page for the live country list — eligibility depends on residency, not just the licence footprint.
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