Broker comparison

N26 Trading vs.
Peaks

Which broker fits your needs?

Platforms, products and fees side by side.

Updated: October 2026

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Summary

Your goal decides.

Peaks has a higher rating of 3.8/5 compared to N26 Trading (3.7/5). N26 Trading is BaFin-regulated, while Peaks is supervised by AFM. N26 Trading has been in the market since 2013, making it the more experienced provider.

German neobank with integrated stock trading

Micro-investing app with automated savings and ETF portfolios

At a glance

The key differences

Criterion
PlatformsN26 AppPeaks App
Product typesStocks, ETFsETFs, ETF-Portfolios
Options tradingNoNo
Fee model€0 commission (included in N26 Metal), spread-based€1 or €2 per month + 0.5% p.a. fund costs
Minimum deposit1 €1 €
RegulationBaFinAFM
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Platforms

N26 Trading

N26 App

Peaks

Peaks App

Product types

N26 Trading

Stocks, ETFs

Peaks

ETFs, ETF-Portfolios

Options trading

N26 Trading

No

Peaks

No

Fee model

N26 Trading

€0 commission (included in N26 Metal), spread-based

Peaks

€1 or €2 per month + 0.5% p.a. fund costs

Minimum deposit

N26 Trading

1 €

Peaks

1 €

Regulation

N26 Trading

BaFin

Peaks

AFM

More information

N26 Trading

Details

Peaks

Details

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

Detailed comparison

Comparing fees

Compare total costs, not just the order fee.

€0 commission (included in N26 Metal), spread-based

Published fee
€0 commission (included in N26 Metal), spread-based
Minimum deposit
1 €
Spread figure
Stocks/ETFs from €0.90 (10 free trades/month with Metal plan), crypto spread ~1.5%
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€1 or €2 per month + 0.5% p.a. fund costs

Published fee
€1 or €2 per month + 0.5% p.a. fund costs
Minimum deposit
1 €
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

StocksETFs
ETFsETF-Portfolios

Categories come from broker profiles. Check specific markets and permissions before deciding.

Trading platforms

N26 App

N26 Trading is exclusively available through the N26 banking app for iOS and Android. The trading feature is seamlessly integrated into the banking interface. Users can buy stocks and ETFs, view their portfolio, and purchase fractional shares. The user interface is extremely simplified, offering basic price information but forgoing professional charting or analysis tools.

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Peaks App

Peaks exclusively offers the Peaks App. The app enables automatic investing through rounding up card payments, one-time contributions, and recurring deposits. The interface shows portfolio performance, transaction history, and rounding-up overview. There is no web platform.

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Regulation & security

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

Your investor profile

Who might it suit?

German neobank with integrated stock trading

  • Integrated into N26 banking app
  • BaFin-regulated German bank
  • Fractional shares available
  • Very limited stock selection
  • No professional trading tools

Micro-investing app with automated savings and ETF portfolios

  • Automatic investing through rounding up card payments
  • AFM-regulated in the Netherlands
  • Ideal for beginners and micro-investing
  • Flat monthly fee disadvantageous for small amounts
  • No individual stock selection possible

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Your questions

Frequently asked questions

How do fees differ between N26 Trading and Peaks?
N26 Trading: €0 commission (included in N26 Metal), spread-based. Peaks: €1 or €2 per month + 0.5% p.a. fund costs. Compare total costs for the specific market, product, currency and order size in the current fee schedule.
Which broker offers more products: N26 Trading or Peaks?
N26 Trading offers Stocks, ETFs. Peaks offers ETFs, ETF-Portfolios.
How are N26 Trading and Peaks regulated?
The broker profiles list BaFin for N26 Trading and AFM for Peaks. Your account's contracting entity determines the applicable oversight and protection rules; check its current disclosures.
Is N26 Trading or Peaks better for beginners?
N26 Trading lists a 1 € minimum deposit and offers N26 App. Peaks lists 1 € and offers Peaks App. Compare usability, available products and costs for your intended use.
N26 Trading vs Peaks: Which broker is better overall?
The choice between N26 Trading (3.7/5, 450 reviews) and Peaks (3.8/5, 620 reviews) depends on your needs. N26 Trading: German neobank with integrated stock trading. Peaks: Micro-investing app with automated savings and ETF portfolios.

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