The invention relates to a securing device for detachably securing a front panel on a drawer, in particular on a drawer side wall, comprising at least one furniture fitting that can be pre-mounted on the front panel, a catch device assigned to the drawer, wherein, during the sliding in of the furniture fitting, the catch device automatically holds same and the catch device has a movable catch element, as well as comprising a locking device that prevents an unintended release of the furniture fitting from the securing device, wherein the locking device has a movable locking element which is separate from the catch element, and which is positioned on the pre-mountable furniture fitting in a locked position.