DEGIRO Review 2026
Full DEGIRO review for Romania traders — regulation, spreads, fees and our honest verdict.
Regulation in Romania
| Regulator | AFM — AFM |
| Licence Number | 12060 |
| Regulated Entity | DEGIRO B.V. |
| Max Leverage (Forex) | 1:30 |
| Minimum Deposit | $0 |
| EUR/USD Spread | From 2 pips |
| Instruments | 50,000+ |
| Platforms | DEGIRO Platform, DEGIRO App |
| Copy Trading | ✗ |
| Real Stocks | ✓ |
| Inactivity fee | No inactivity fee |
Verdict
Regulated by AFM (licence 12060). Minimum deposit $0. In Romania: maximum forex leverage 1:30.
About DEGIRO
DEGIRO was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The broker offers 50,000 tradeable instruments including forex pairs, CFDs on stocks, indices and commodities. It is regulated across multiple jurisdictions with a primary licence held by DEGIRO B.V. under AFM.
In Romania, DEGIRO operates as DEGIRO B.V., authorised by AFM under licence number 12060. Romania traders are subject to a maximum leverage of 1:30 on forex pairs under AFM rules.
Trading Platforms
Pros
- AFM regulated — licence 12060
- 50,000+ instruments to trade
- Negative balance protection in Romania
- Platforms: DEGIRO Platform, DEGIRO App
- Real stock ownership (not CFD)
Cons
- No inactivity fee
- 76% of retail clients lose money
- CFD trading — you do not own the underlying asset
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEGIRO regulated?
DEGIRO holds AFM licence 12060, issued to the regulated entity {entity}. This is a real, verifiable licence recorded in the official AFM public register.
What is the minimum deposit for DEGIRO in Romania?
The minimum deposit is $0. This is the amount required to open a live trading account for traders in Romania under AFM regulation.
What leverage does DEGIRO offer in Romania?
In Romania, DEGIRO offers maximum forex leverage of 1:30 under AFM rules. Higher leverage may be available through offshore-regulated entities.
Is DEGIRO safe to trade with?
DEGIRO is regulated by AFM, which requires segregated client funds, negative balance protection and independent audits. Regulation does not eliminate trading risk, but it provides meaningful investor protection.
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