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Kvika banki vs Arion banki vs Íslandsbanki
Choose up to four firms. We compare what matters when things go wrong: licences, compensation, legal protections, track record, then platforms and products.
| Firm | Kvika banki | Arion banki | Íslandsbanki |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection Score | 71 | 71 | 71 |
| Licence status | EU/EEA licence | EU/EEA licence | EU/EEA licence |
| European licences | Central Bank of Iceland | Central Bank of Iceland | Central Bank of Iceland |
| Other licences | |||
| Compensation via EU/UK/CH entity | Central Bank of Iceland: At least €20,000 per investor (EU minimum under the Investor Compensation Schemes Directive 97/9/EC; schemes may cover 90% of the claim). | Central Bank of Iceland: At least €20,000 per investor (EU minimum under the Investor Compensation Schemes Directive 97/9/EC; schemes may cover 90% of the claim). | Central Bank of Iceland: At least €20,000 per investor (EU minimum under the Investor Compensation Schemes Directive 97/9/EC; schemes may cover 90% of the claim). |
| Negative balance protection (retail) | Yes, by law via EU/UK entity | Yes, by law via EU/UK entity | Yes, by law via EU/UK entity |
| Headquarters |  Iceland | Iceland | Iceland |
| Founded | — | — | — |
| Type | Banks with share dealing | Banks with share dealing | Banks with share dealing |
| Listed / bank | Listed group, Banking licence | Listed group, Banking licence | Listed group, Banking licence |
| Platforms | Own platform | Own platform | Own platform |
| Products | Stocks, Funds | Stocks, Funds | Stocks, Funds |
| Features | — | — | — |
| Full profile | Full profile | Full profile |
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