Trade Republic vs Tiger BBP.
Trade Republic (T81/100) and Tiger BBP (T45/100), 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 Tiger BBP 9-0.
| T Tiger BBP №84 · MAS 45 /100 | T Trade Republic №05 · BaFin 81 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 45 /100 | 81 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €60 /mo | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | 0.50% | Interbank |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Payment inst. MAS | Full bank BaFin |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | Safeguarded SG.SDIC | €100,000 EU.DGS.DE |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 2 countries | 17 countries |
| Crypto Coins available | No | 50 coins |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | Yes | Yes |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | — | 3.3 ★ 28k reviews |
| App store iOS + Android avg | — | 4.4 ★ iOS 4.8 · And 4.1 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Tiger BBP if…
APAC SMB platform from UP Fintech (NASDAQ: TIGR / Tiger Brokers parent). Broker-dealer-backed treasury yield via UP Fintech's brokerage infrastructure is the structural moat versus Aspire (no native yield) and Airwallex (optional Yield in select markets). Cross-Asia payment corridors plus public-company parent transparency (NASDAQ filings). Structurally distinct from APAC payment-institution alternatives.
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 2 of 4
- Best for protection Trade Republic won 2 of 2
- Best for reach Trade Republic won 2 of 3
- Best for ux Trade Republic won 2 of 2
Trade Republic vs Tiger BBP — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Tiger BBP better than Trade Republic?
Under our v3 methodology, Trade Republic leads Tiger BBP 9–0 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Tiger BBP 45/100 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 Tiger BBP or Trade Republic cheaper?
Monthly fee — Tiger BBP: €60; Trade Republic: €0. Card FX markup — Tiger BBP: 0.50%; Trade Republic: Interbank. Trade Republic wins more fee rows (2 of 4). See the Fees section of the matrix above for ATM caps and the rest.
Which is safer for deposits, Tiger BBP or Trade Republic?
Tiger BBP holds a Payment inst. licence under MAS; 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 Tiger BBP and Trade Republic?
Tiger BBP operates in 2 countries; 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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