Meridian Brokers review

Meridian is the closest thing to a traditional bank brokerage on our list, with the depth of product and the price tag to match.

Who it suits

Investors with larger portfolios who want bonds, options and access to less common exchanges, and who value speaking to a human.

Costs in practice

The percentage fee is capped, so large orders are competitive, but a €500 ETF purchase costs roughly €6. Savings plans on a curated ETF list are free, which softens the blow for regular investors.

Platform and tools

The desktop terminal is powerful and dense. The mobile app covers the essentials. Research, earnings calendars and bond screeners are included for all clients.

Safety

BaFin supervision, German deposit protection on cash, and securities held in the client's own name at a domestic custodian.

Fees at a glance

Summary	€4.90 + 0.25% per order, capped at €69
Spread from	n/a (exchange-traded)
Commission	€4.90 + 0.25% (max €69)
Inactivity fee	None
Withdrawal fee	Free
Minimum deposit	None

Regulation

Regulator	Jurisdiction	Licence
BaFin Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht	Germany	Sample licence
CySEC Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission	European Union	000/00 (sample)

Always confirm the licence on the regulator's own register before depositing. Here is how.

Features

• ✓ Demo account
• — Copy trading
• — Fractional shares
• — MetaTrader 4
• — MetaTrader 5
• ✓ TradingView
• — cTrader
• — Swap-free account
• ✓ Interest on cash
• ✓ Savings plans
• ✓ Trading API
• ✓ Options trading