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MeDirect vs APS Bank vs Bank of Valletta
Choose up to four firms. We compare what matters when things go wrong: licences, compensation, legal protections, track record, then platforms and products.
| Firm | MeDirect | APS Bank | Bank of Valletta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection Score | 63 | 78 | 78 |
| Licence status | EU/EEA licence | EU/EEA licence | EU/EEA licence |
| European licences | MFSA | MFSA | MFSA |
| Other licences | ECB | ||
| Compensation via EU/UK/CH entity | MFSA: 90% of the net liability, up to €20,000 per investor | MFSA: 90% of the net liability, up to €20,000 per investor | MFSA: 90% of the net liability, up to €20,000 per investor |
| 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 |  Malta | Malta | Malta |
| Founded | — | 1910 | 1974 |
| Type | Banks with share dealing | Banks with share dealing | Banks with share dealing |
| Listed / bank | Banking licence | Listed group, Banking licence | Listed group, Banking licence |
| Platforms | Own platform | Own platform | Own platform |
| Products | Funds, Bonds, Stocks | Bonds, Funds | Stocks, Bonds, Funds |
| Features | — | — | — |
| Full profile | Full profile | Full profile |
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