Founded in Amsterdam in 2008 and launched for retail investors in 2013, DEGIRO expanded beyond the Netherlands in 2014 and 2015. Today, according to its website, it has more than 3 million clients across Europe.
Below you will find whether DEGIRO is available in Norway, whether it plans to return and which alternatives you can use instead.
Is DEGIRO available in Norway?
No, DEGIRO is not available in Norway (Norge).
In 2022, DEGIRO emailed its Norwegian clients to inform them that it had made the business decision to terminate its services in the Norwegian market. Clients had until the end of that year to close their positions or transfer them elsewhere.
DEGIRO has not announced any plan to return. It still operates in neighbouring Sweden and Denmark, so the exit was a decision about Norway specifically, and nothing suggests it will be reversed soon. Norwegian residents cannot open a new account.
DEGIRO alternatives in Norway
eToro
With millions of users in more than 75 countries, eToro is a technology-first platform with no commission on ETFs (other fees apply). Ideal for learning the ropes of investing and for people interested in social trading.
Disclaimer: eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk. 51% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
Interactive Brokers
Founded in 1978, IBKR is one of the world’s most trusted brokers. It offers an enormous range of financial products (stocks, ETFs, options and more) and low currency conversion fees. It also gives access to the Oslo Stock Exchange (Euronext Oslo Børs).
💡 Interactive Brokers also offers IBKR GlobalTrader, a simpler mobile app to trade stocks, options and ETFs, ideal for novice investors.
Both alternatives are regulated by top-tier authorities. Norwegian clients of eToro are served by eToro (Europe) Ltd, regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Interactive Brokers serves European clients through its Irish entity, regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI).
eToro at a glance
52% of retail CFD accounts lose money.
Founded in 2007, eToro is an international online broker with millions of users in more than 75 countries and thousands of assets to choose from, including stocks, ETFs, crypto and CFDs on stocks, commodities, Forex and indices. ETFs are traded commission-free, as whole or fractional shares (other fees apply). Stocks carry a commission of $1 or $2 per trade, depending on your country of residence and the exchange.
eToro’s platform, available on web and mobile, is a social trading hub. Investors can discuss investments and market news with each other, copy other investors’ portfolios with CopyTrader™ and invest in ready-made thematic portfolios (Smart Portfolios).
The demo account ($100,000 of virtual money) is particularly useful for beginners. It lets you practise with the same platform you will later use with real money. On the downside, there is a $5 withdrawal fee on USD accounts, and deposits or withdrawals in NOK are converted to USD, which adds a conversion fee. eToro no longer charges an inactivity fee.
eToro is regulated by top-tier authorities such as the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). In Europe, including Norway, clients are served by eToro (Europe) Ltd, authorised and regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC). The group has been listed on NASDAQ (ticker: ETOR) since May 2025.
For more details, read our eToro review.
Interactive Brokers at a glance
Founded in 1978 and listed on NASDAQ (ticker: IBKR, part of the S&P 500 since August 2025), Interactive Brokers is a global online broker with about 5.6 million accounts (September 2026) that has come through several major financial crises, showing resilience and rigorous risk management.
Interactive Brokers offers an advanced investment platform with a wide range of products (stocks, options, mutual funds, ETFs, futures, bonds and currencies) in more than 170 markets across 40 countries, solid trade execution (IB SmartRouting) and a full set of technical and fundamental tools. For Norwegian investors, it is also a way to hold Oslo-listed shares and international markets in one account.
Beginners and intermediate investors have educational tools to explore, but the learning curve is steep. That’s why we mainly recommend it to more experienced investors. Customer service gives clear answers, so there is little need to go back and forth.
On the downside, Interactive Brokers’ fee structure is complex, account opening takes longer than at simpler apps (although it is fully online), and it does not offer commission-free trading in Europe. However, once you factor in its low FX fees (0.20 basis points, minimum $2), narrow spreads and stock lending programme, clients can still save significantly compared with most brokers.
Interactive Brokers also offers IBKR GlobalTrader, a mobile app to trade stocks, options and ETFs, designed for beginner investors and redesigned in December 2025. Its features include automatic currency conversion and fractional shares.
Want to know more about Interactive Brokers? Read our Interactive Brokers review.
Before you choose: the ASK account
If you are a Norwegian tax resident, it is worth knowing about the aksjesparekonto (ASK), a share savings account for shares and equity funds. Gains and dividends inside it are not taxed while they stay in the account, and you can withdraw the amount you paid in tax-free at any time. You only pay tax when you withdraw more than your deposits, according to the Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten). That makes it easy to rebalance or switch funds without triggering tax each time.
An ASK can be offered by banks, investment firms and fund management companies, and Norwegian providers such as Nordnet and DNB offer one. International brokers like the ones above give you wider market access and a different set of tools, so the right choice depends on what matters more to you. Many Norwegian investors use both: an ASK for long-term holdings and an international broker for markets and products the ASK does not cover.
Which platform should you choose?
If you want to open a DEGIRO account from Norway, it is not possible, and nothing suggests that will change soon. The alternatives above are solid choices: eToro if you want a simple app with commission-free ETFs and social features, and Interactive Brokers if you want the widest market access, including the Oslo Stock Exchange.
Whichever you pick, take the time to compare the platforms first. Look at the education resources, fees and products offered before opening an account, so you do not end up needing several accounts to access the tools you need.
Can I still open a DEGIRO account from Norway?
No. DEGIRO left the Norwegian market in 2022 and does not accept new clients resident in Norway.
Can I hold my investments in an ASK with eToro or Interactive Brokers?
No. The ASK is a Norwegian account type offered by providers established in the European Economic Area that report to Skatteetaten. eToro and Interactive Brokers offer standard taxable accounts, so gains and dividends are taxed in the usual way.
Do I need to report foreign broker accounts to Skatteetaten?
Yes. As a Norwegian tax resident you must report holdings, gains, losses and dividends from foreign brokers in your tax return, since they are not pre-filled the way Norwegian accounts usually are.
A reminder that the above should not be construed as investment advice and should be considered information only. Investors should do their own research and due diligence about the services and opportunities best suited to their risk and return objectives. eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk. 51% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
