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Belfius

Banque belge etatique NBB, brokerage Belfius Direct Net

NBB · FSMA · BCEFounded in 2012Bruxelles, Belgique
Min deposit
0
Standard account
Max leverage
0
Retail · Variable via warrants/options Pro
Instruments
10000+ actions (Euronext, NYSE, NASDAQ, Xetra) + 1500 fonds + ETF + bonds
Forex · CFD · Stocks
Execution
Cash market

📋About Belfius

Belfius est l'une des quatre grandes banques belges, detenue a 100% par l'Etat belge depuis 2011 (anciennement Dexia Banque Belgique avant le sauvetage). Reguléé par la NBB et la FSMA, Belfius compte environ 3.5 millions de clients en Belgique. Le brokerage est propose via Belfius Direct Net (compte titres en ligne) et Belfius Direct Invest pour le conseil patrimonial. Acces a Euronext (Bruxelles, Amsterdam, Paris, Lisbonne), NYSE, NASDAQ, Xetra, LSE et autres places europeennes. Plus de 10 000 actions, 1 500+ fonds (incl. fonds Candriam, ex Dexia Asset Management), ETF, bonds, options et warrants. Tarifs : ~15 EUR/ordre <2500 EUR Euronext Brussels, 25 EUR US/UE. Cible une clientele bancaire belge integree avec preference conseil et heritage.

Key info

Headquarters
Bruxelles, Belgique
Founded
2012
Regulations
NBB, FSMA, BCE
Active clients
3500000+
Countries served
Belgique principalement
Support languages
FR, NL, DE, EN
Segregated funds
Yes
Negative balance protection
No
Compensation
Garantie depots belge 100000 EUR + Fonds belge protection investisseurs 20000 EUR
Demo account
Free
Listed company
No

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Banque belge etatique (Etat actionnaire 100% depuis 2011)
  • L'une des 4 grandes banques systemiques belges
  • Conseil patrimonial integre + fonds Candriam (ex Dexia)
  • Garantie depots 100K + investisseurs 20K
  • BCE supervisee
  • Service client francophone/neerlandophone
Cons
  • Disponible uniquement Belgique
  • Frais eleves (15-25 EUR/ordre)
  • Pas de CFD, pas de forex, pas de crypto, pas de derivatives complexes
  • Pas de plateforme de trading pro
  • Pas de fractional shares
  • Orientation tres bancaire (pas optimal pour traders actifs)

Regulation and licenses

Belfius is regulated by the following authorities: NBB, FSMA, BCE. These regulations provide a legal framework for client funds and require the broker to follow strict transparency rules.

Available trading platforms

Belfius offers: Belfius Direct Net (web), Belfius Mobile App.

How to open an account at Belfius?

Opening an account at Belfius is done online in a few minutes. KYC verification (identity + proof of address) is required by regulation. Once approved, the initial deposit can be made by bank transfer, card, or e-wallet depending on the broker's options.

Analyse-Trading community reviews and rating

The community rating is calculated from verified reviews left by users connected to our platform. Each trader can rate Belfius on 5 criteria: fees, platform, support, security, and withdrawals. Check the detailed reviews and trader feedback below.

⚠ Risk warning: Trading CFDs and Forex involves a high risk of rapid money loss due to leverage. The majority of retail investor accounts lose money trading CFDs. You should make sure you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.