Compare the best brokers, banks, crypto exchanges and forex brokers in Romania for 2026. Only ASF-regulated platforms reviewed.
Romania's capital markets are regulated by the Autoritatea de Supraveghere FinanciarΔ (ASF) β the Financial Supervisory Authority β which oversees investment firms, pension funds, and insurance. Romania is an EU member but uses the Romanian Leu (RON) and has not yet adopted the euro, introducing FX conversion costs for investors using euro-denominated platforms.
Investor compensation in Romania is provided through the Fondul de Compensare a Investitorilor (FCI), protecting up to β¬20,000 per investor for investment claims. Bank deposits are covered up to β¬100,000 (RON equivalent). Romania is one of the largest economies in Central-Eastern Europe by population (19 million+) and has a rapidly growing retail investing culture.
Capital gains from the sale of securities in Romania are taxed at 10% flat rate. Dividends are taxed at 8%. Romania has a flat income tax rate of 10%, making it straightforward for investors to calculate their tax obligations. Popular platforms include XTB, eToro, and Interactive Brokers β all accessed via MiFID II passporting. The Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) has grown significantly since joining EU index provider FTSE Russell's watchlist.
All platforms listed for Romania are regulated by Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) or are passported into Romania under EU MiFID II / ESMA rules. We do not list unregulated or offshore brokers.