Where is Trade Republic available? Supported countries in 2026

Trade Republic is one of Europe’s best-known investing apps, with millions of customers. It became a big success for two main reasons:

• its low-cost structure, with €1 per trade and free savings plans;
• a slick and modern app, combined with interest on uninvested cash.

Founded in 2015 and based in Berlin, Trade Republic has been a fully licensed German bank since December 2023. But it is not available everywhere in Europe.

In which countries is Trade Republic available?

In 2026, Trade Republic is available in 18 European countries:

• Austria
• Belgium
• Estonia
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Greece
• Ireland
• Italy
• Latvia
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Netherlands
• Poland
• Portugal
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• Spain

Poland was the most recent addition, in September 2025, and it is Trade Republic’s first market outside the eurozone. Trade Republic has not announced a timeline for new countries.

Where is Trade Republic not available?

Trade Republic is not available in any other country. In Europe, this includes the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Malta. It is also not available outside Europe, for example in the United States or Canada.

If you live in Switzerland, see our article on Trade Republic in Switzerland for specific alternatives.

Can I use a VPN to open a Trade Republic account from abroad?

No. When you open an account, Trade Republic asks for identification and proof that you live in one of its supported countries, including your tax residency. Using a VPN does not change your country of residence, so you won’t be able to complete the account opening.

Trade Republic alternatives

If Trade Republic is not available in your country, these platforms cover most of Europe:

• Trading 212*: the most similar app to Trade Republic, with commission-free investing in stocks and ETFs (other fees may apply, see terms and fees) and interest on uninvested cash. New users can get a free fractional share with our promo code “FINTECH”.
• Lightyear: a simple, low-cost app with no commission on ETFs (fund manager fees apply) and a Savings feature through money market funds. It is available in several countries where Trade Republic is not, such as Sweden, Denmark, Hungary, Croatia, Bulgaria and the UK. New users can get a bonus with our Lightyear promo code. Capital at risk. T&Cs apply.
• Interactive Brokers: one of the world’s most reputable brokers, available in almost every European country, with the widest range of products. Its IBKR GlobalTrader app is designed for beginners.
• eToro: known for social investing, where you can copy the trades of other investors, with no commission on ETFs (stock trades cost $1 to $2 in most countries). eToro offers a welcome bonus worth up to $500 in eligible countries. eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk.
• Freedom24: an online broker offering access to global stocks, ETFs, bonds and US options. New users can get up to 20 gift shares until 31 October 2026 (terms apply, not available in every country).

*Capital at Risk. Sponsored Link. To get free fractional shares worth up to 100 EUR/GBP, you can open an account with Trading 212 through this link. Most users (80%) receive a share worth between €8 and €25. Terms apply.

For a detailed comparison, see our list of the best Trade Republic alternatives.

Conclusion

Trade Republic is available in 18 European countries. If you live in the UK, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark or another unsupported country, you can’t open an account, even with a VPN. Trading 212, Lightyear, Interactive Brokers, eToro and Freedom24 are good alternatives, depending on whether you value simplicity, low costs or a wide product range. For a broader view, see our ranking of the best online brokers for European investors.

Disclaimer: This article is for information only and is not investment advice. When investing, your capital is at risk.