BUX
Amsterdam investing app and subsidiary of ABN AMRO with a Prime subscription for lower commissions
Quick Overview
| Company | BUX B.V. |
|---|---|
| Category | Stock Trading Apps and Online Brokers |
| Headquarters | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Netherlands (EU) |
| Data Location | Not stated on the pages checked |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Stocks and ETFs, investment plans, Prime plan, interest on uninvested cash, quotes and knowledge centre |
| Pricing | BUX Prime EUR 7.99 per month; 5 commission-free buy orders per month; other fees on the pricing page |
| Best For | Dutch beginners who want an app backed by a large Dutch bank |
| Replaces | Robinhood, Webull |
Detailed Review
BUX is headquartered in Amsterdam and describes itself as a fintech scale-up that is a subsidiary of ABN AMRO Bank. The service is provided by BUX B.V., registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce under number 58403949 and regulated by the AFM.
The site states that BUX does not provide investment advice and that individual investors should make their own decisions.
Prime Plan
BUX Prime costs EUR 7.99 per month. According to the Prime page it brings the lowest commissions, 5 commission-free buy orders per month, investment plans and interest of up to 2.00% on uninvested cash.
Bank Ownership
BUX belongs to ABN AMRO, which gives the contracting entity a Dutch bank parent. This is a point for customers who want a large incumbent behind the app and a point against those who prefer an independent firm.
Learning Content
The site includes ETF explainers, a glossary and quotes, aimed at new investors.
Limitations to Consider
The lowest commissions require the EUR 7.99 monthly Prime plan. BUX is owned by a large bank, so it is not independent. The pages checked gave less pricing detail than a full fee table (the main pricing URL did not load), so check current conditions. The app focus is simpler than Saxo.
Who Should Use BUX
Dutch beginners who want a simple app from a company owned by a major Dutch bank.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- AFM-regulated Dutch company
- Backed by ABN AMRO
- Prime plan with commission-free orders
- Interest on uninvested cash
- Learning content
Cons
- Lowest fees need the EUR 7.99 plan
- Not independent
- Smaller product range than a full broker
- No investment advice
Alternatives to BUX
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Freetrade
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See all European stock trading apps and online brokers or compare them directly against Robinhood on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
The BUX site states that it is a subsidiary of ABN AMRO Bank, with its headquarters in Amsterdam.
For EUR 7.99 a month: lowest commissions, 5 commission-free buy orders per month and up to 2.00% interest on uninvested cash, according to the Prime page.
No. The site states it does not provide investment advice.