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BGL BNP Paribas vs ABN AMRO vs Alpha Bank

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FirmBGL BNP ParibasABN AMROAlpha Bank
Protection Score 70 78 78
Licence statusEU/EEA licenceEU/EEA licenceEU/EEA licence
European licencesCSSF DNB AFM Bank of Greece HCMC
Other licencesECB ECB ECB
Compensation via EU/UK/CH entity
CSSF: Up to €20,000 per investor
DNB: Up to €20,000 per investor (€40,000 for a joint account)
Bank of Greece: Up to €30,000 per investor
Negative balance protection (retail)Yes, by law via EU/UK entityYes, by law via EU/UK entityYes, by law via EU/UK entity
Headquarters Luxembourg Netherlands Greece
Founded191919911879
TypeBanks with share dealingBanks with share dealingBanks with share dealing
Listed / bankBanking licenceListed group, Banking licenceListed group, Banking licence
PlatformsOwn platformOwn platformOwn platform
ProductsStocks, ETFs, FundsStocks, ETFs, Funds, OptionsStocks, Bonds, Funds
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Full profileFull profileFull profile

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