Broker comparison

Erste Bank (George) vs.
PostFinance

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Platforms, products and fees side by side.

Updated: October 2026

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Summary

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Erste Bank (George) has a higher rating of 3.7/5 compared to PostFinance (3.6/5). Erste Bank (George) has been in the market since 1819, making it the more experienced provider.

Securities trading via the George platform of Erste Bank Austria

Securities trading at Swiss PostFinance with E-Trading

At a glance

The key differences

Criterion
PlatformsGeorge Web, George AppPostFinance E-Trading, PostFinance App
Product typesStocks, ETFs, Bonds, FundsStocks, ETFs, Bonds, Funds
Options tradingNoNo
Fee modelCustody fee 0.1875% p.Q. (min. €4.62), order fee from €16.38 (online)Custody fee CHF 90/year (standard), order fee from CHF 15 (online)
Minimum deposit0 €0 CHF
RegulationFMA (Austria)FINMA
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Platforms

Erste Bank (George)

George Web, George App

PostFinance

PostFinance E-Trading, PostFinance App

Product types

Erste Bank (George)

Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Funds

PostFinance

Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Funds

Options trading

Erste Bank (George)

No

PostFinance

No

Fee model

Erste Bank (George)

Custody fee 0.1875% p.Q. (min. €4.62), order fee from €16.38 (online)

PostFinance

Custody fee CHF 90/year (standard), order fee from CHF 15 (online)

Minimum deposit

Erste Bank (George)

0 €

PostFinance

0 CHF

Regulation

Erste Bank (George)

FMA (Austria)

PostFinance

FINMA

More information

Erste Bank (George)

Details

PostFinance

Details

Product access and costs depend on market, account and permissions.

Detailed comparison

Comparing fees

Compare total costs, not just the order fee.

Custody fee 0.1875% p.Q. (min. €4.62), order fee from €16.38 (online)

Published fee
Custody fee 0.1875% p.Q. (min. €4.62), order fee from €16.38 (online)
Minimum deposit
0 €
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Custody fee CHF 90/year (standard), order fee from CHF 15 (online)

Published fee
Custody fee CHF 90/year (standard), order fee from CHF 15 (online)
Minimum deposit
0 CHF
See terms at provider

The relevant costs depend on market, currency, order size and trading style.

Execution quality

Order type, venue and liquidity affect execution.

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Provider information

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Provider information

Product range

StocksETFsBondsFunds
StocksETFsBondsFunds

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Trading platforms

George Web · George App

Erste Bank offers securities trading through George Web and the George App. George is a modern banking platform that seamlessly integrates securities trading into online banking. Customers can trade stocks, ETFs, and funds directly from their account overview. The mobile George App offers the same features on the go. The platform impresses with modern design and easy operation but offers fewer advanced trading tools compared to specialized brokers.

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PostFinance E-Trading · PostFinance App

PostFinance offers the E-Trading platform and the PostFinance App. E-Trading is a web-based trading platform with real-time quotes, charts, various order types, and portfolio overview. The PostFinance App combines banking and trading in a mobile application with account management and order placement.

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Regulation & security

FMA (Austria)

Regulatory information

FINMA

Regulatory information

Regulation does not prevent market losses. The relevant authority depends on the contracting entity.

Your investor profile

Who might it suit?

Securities trading via the George platform of Erste Bank Austria

  • Austria's oldest savings bank with highest security
  • Modern George platform for banking and trading
  • Wide branch network in Austria
  • Comparatively high custody and order fees
  • Trading features limited compared to online brokers

Securities trading at Swiss PostFinance with E-Trading

  • Swiss security with FINMA regulation
  • Integration with PostFinance account
  • Easy entry for Swiss customers
  • Comparatively high custody and order fees
  • Limited product range

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Your questions

Frequently asked questions

How do fees differ between Erste Bank (George) and PostFinance?
Erste Bank (George): Custody fee 0.1875% p.Q. (min. €4.62), order fee from €16.38 (online). PostFinance: Custody fee CHF 90/year (standard), order fee from CHF 15 (online). Compare total costs for the specific market, product, currency and order size in the current fee schedule.
Which broker offers more products: Erste Bank (George) or PostFinance?
Erste Bank (George) offers Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Funds. PostFinance offers Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Funds.
How are Erste Bank (George) and PostFinance regulated?
The broker profiles list FMA (Austria) for Erste Bank (George) and FINMA for PostFinance. Your account's contracting entity determines the applicable oversight and protection rules; check its current disclosures.
Is Erste Bank (George) or PostFinance better for beginners?
Erste Bank (George) lists a 0 € minimum deposit and offers George Web, George App. PostFinance lists 0 CHF and offers PostFinance E-Trading, PostFinance App. Compare usability, available products and costs for your intended use.
Erste Bank (George) vs PostFinance: Which broker is better overall?
The choice between Erste Bank (George) (3.7/5, 900 reviews) and PostFinance (3.6/5, 800 reviews) depends on your needs. Erste Bank (George): Securities trading via the George platform of Erste Bank Austria. PostFinance: Securities trading at Swiss PostFinance with E-Trading.

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