Deutsche BankCustody fee from €0 (maxblue), order fee from €8.90 (online)
- Published fee
- Custody fee from €0 (maxblue), order fee from €8.90 (online)
- Minimum deposit
- 0 €
Broker comparison
Deutsche Bank vs.
Postbank
Which broker fits your needs?
Platforms, products and fees side by side.
Updated: October 2026
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Summary
Your goal decides.
Deutsche Bank and Postbank have belonged to the same group since 2010 but are positioned differently. Deutsche Bank (rated 3.8/5) trades via the maxblue online platform from €8.90 per order with a free depot and offers the broader range — stocks, ETFs, bonds, funds, certificates and warrants — plus a strong research department. Postbank (3.6/5) charges order fees from €9.95 and a custody fee of €12.90/year (free from €50,000), is limited to stocks, ETFs, bonds and funds, and relies on its wide branch network. For active self-directed investors maxblue is cheaper and broader; those who value branch proximity and easy savings-plan access can choose Postbank. Neither offers options.
Deutsche BankSecurities trading at Germany's largest bank
PostbankSecurities trading at one of Germany's best-known banks
At a glance
The key differences
| Criterion | Deutsche Bank | Postbank |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | maxblue Web, Deutsche Bank App | Postbank Web, Postbank App |
| Product types | Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Funds, Certificates, Warrants | Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Funds |
| Options trading | No | No |
| Fee model | Custody fee from €0 (maxblue), order fee from €8.90 (online) | Custody fee €12.90/year (free from €50,000), order fee from €9.95 |
| Minimum deposit | 0 € | 0 € |
| Regulation | BaFin | BaFin |
| More information | Details | Details |
Platforms
Deutsche Bank
maxblue Web, Deutsche Bank App
Postbank
Postbank Web, Postbank App
Product types
Deutsche Bank
Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Funds, Certificates, Warrants
Postbank
Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Funds
Options trading
Deutsche Bank
No
Postbank
No
Fee model
Deutsche Bank
Custody fee from €0 (maxblue), order fee from €8.90 (online)
Postbank
Custody fee €12.90/year (free from €50,000), order fee from €9.95
Minimum deposit
Deutsche Bank
0 €
Postbank
0 €
Regulation
Deutsche Bank
BaFin
Postbank
BaFin
Product access and costs depend on market, account and permissions.
Detailed comparison
Comparing fees
Compare total costs, not just the order fee.
Deutsche BankPostbankCustody fee €12.90/year (free from €50,000), order fee from €9.95
- Published fee
- Custody fee €12.90/year (free from €50,000), order fee from €9.95
- Minimum deposit
- 0 €
The relevant costs depend on market, currency, order size and trading style.
Execution quality
Order type, venue and liquidity affect execution.
Deutsche BankCheck the provider’s execution policy and available order types for your account.
Provider informationPostbankCheck the provider’s execution policy and available order types for your account.
Provider informationProduct range
Deutsche BankStocksETFsBondsFundsCertificatesWarrants
PostbankStocksETFsBondsFunds
Categories come from broker profiles. Check specific markets and permissions before deciding.
Trading platforms
Deutsche Bankmaxblue Web · Deutsche Bank App
Deutsche Bank offers securities trading through maxblue Web and the Deutsche Bank App. The maxblue platform is the central online tool for securities trading with access to the in-house research department, price queries, and order placement. The mobile app complements the offering for trading on the go. The platforms are functional and security-oriented but appear less contemporary compared to modern trading apps.
Explore platformPostbankPostbank Web · Postbank App
Postbank offers its customers two trading platforms: Postbank Web and the Postbank App. The web platform enables classic securities trading through the browser with order placement, portfolio overview, and price queries. The mobile app provides the same basic functions on the go. Both platforms are functional but visually and technically less advanced compared to modern neobrokers. However, for savings plan users and occasional investors, the features are entirely sufficient.
Explore platformRegulation does not prevent market losses. The relevant authority depends on the contracting entity.
Your investor profile
Who might it suit?
Deutsche BankSecurities trading at Germany's largest bank
- Germany's largest bank with highest deposit protection
- maxblue online depot without custody fees
- Wide range of certificates and bonds
- Order fees significantly higher than neobrokers
- Online platform not state of the art
PostbankSecurities trading at one of Germany's best-known banks
- BaFin-regulated traditional German bank
- Wide branch network for personal advice
- Deposit protection up to €100,000
- Comparatively high order fees
- Custody fee for small portfolios
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In-depth analysis
Order fees and custody: Deutsche Bank trades via maxblue from €8.90 per online order on a custody-fee-free account. Postbank charges order fees from €9.95 plus a custody fee of €12.90 per year, which is waived from a portfolio value of €50,000. Deutsche Bank therefore tends to be cheaper on both order fees and custody; the minimum deposit is €0 at both.
Products: Deutsche Bank's maxblue offering includes stocks, ETFs, bonds, funds, certificates and warrants, while Postbank offers stocks, ETFs, bonds and funds. For investors who also want to trade certificates or warrants, Deutsche Bank is broader. Neither bank offers options.
Profile and verdict: Both belong to the Deutsche Bank Group (Postbank since 2010) and are BaFin-regulated. Deutsche Bank (rated 3.8/5, execution per the data ~30 ms) scores with product breadth and one of the industry's most comprehensive research departments; Postbank (3.6/5, ~80 ms) with its wide branch network and easy access to ETF and fund savings plans. Active self-directed investors do better on cost with maxblue, while branch customers and conservative savers are well served by Postbank.
Your questions
Frequently asked questions
How do fees differ between Deutsche Bank and Postbank?
Deutsche Bank: Custody fee from €0 (maxblue), order fee from €8.90 (online). Postbank: Custody fee €12.90/year (free from €50,000), order fee from €9.95. Compare total costs for the specific market, product, currency and order size in the current fee schedule.
Which broker offers more products: Deutsche Bank or Postbank?
Deutsche Bank offers Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Funds, Certificates, Warrants. Postbank offers Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Funds.
How are Deutsche Bank and Postbank regulated?
The broker profiles list BaFin for Deutsche Bank and BaFin for Postbank. Your account's contracting entity determines the applicable oversight and protection rules; check its current disclosures.
Is Deutsche Bank or Postbank better for beginners?
Deutsche Bank lists a 0 € minimum deposit and offers maxblue Web, Deutsche Bank App. Postbank lists 0 € and offers Postbank Web, Postbank App. Compare usability, available products and costs for your intended use.
Deutsche Bank vs Postbank: Which broker is better overall?
The choice between Deutsche Bank (3.8/5, 2100 reviews) and Postbank (3.6/5, 1200 reviews) depends on your needs. Deutsche Bank: Securities trading at Germany's largest bank. Postbank: Securities trading at one of Germany's best-known banks.
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