Swissquote World-class innovation. Unwavering execution

Est. 1996 · Switzerland · Regulated by FINMA, SFC, MFSA, MAS, CSSF, CySEC, FCA, DFSA, FSCA

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Min Deposit$1000

Max Leverage1:100

RegulationFINMA, SFC, MFSA, MAS, CSSF, CySEC, FCA, DFSA, FSCA

Founded1996

PlatformsMT5, MT4, CFXD, TradingView

HeadquartersSwitzerland

Demo Account Islamic Account Crypto Trading Affiliate Program Scalping Hedging

Trading Conditions

Tradable Instruments

Forex: 80+ pairs including majors (eg EUR/USD), minors (eg GBP/JPY), and exotics (eg USD/MXN).
Stocks: 335+ stocks across major US and European exchanges (eg Nike, Nestle).
Indices: 25+ covering the US, Europe and APAC (eg S&P 500 and FTSE 100).
Commodities: 25+ commodities including metals (gold) and energies (oil).
Bonds: 3+ US and EU government bonds (USBDN, BUND, LGILT)
Cryptocurrencies: 35+ cryptocurrency pairs (eg BTC/USD, ETH/USD).

Accounts & Platforms

Account Types

Swissquote offers several types of forex and CFD accounts tailored to various active trading needs.

Standard: This account is best suited to beginners or casual traders. It requires a minimum deposit of $1,000 and provides access to all major asset classes. Floating spreads (from 1.3 pips) are slightly wider compared to higher-tier accounts, and there is no commission on forex trading. The minimum trade size is 0.01 lot.

Premium: Designed for intermediate traders, this account requires a higher minimum deposit of $10,000. It offers narrower spreads (from 0.6 pips) compared to the Standard account. The minimum trade size is 0.1 lot.

Prime: Targeting advanced or high-volume traders, the Prime account demands a minimum deposit of $50,000. It features tighter forex spreads from 1.1 pips and better cost efficiency for frequent trading like day trading. The minimum trade size is 1 lot.

Professional: Accessible to qualified professional traders who meet specific regulatory criteria. It provides the most competitive spreads and custom trading conditions. This account also includes additional risk management tools and higher leverage options.

Swissquote also offers Islamic accounts for swap-free trading, which comply with Shariah law. To open an Islamic account, you’ll need to contact Swissquote’s customer support.

Deposits & Withdrawals

Regulation & Safety

The brokerage operates under a robust regulatory framework across multiple jurisdictions, reflecting its global presence and commitment to compliance:

Switzerland: Swissquote Bank Ltd is regulated by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA).
UK: Swissquote Ltd is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Luxembourg: Swissquote Bank Europe is licensed and supervised by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) and operates under European Central Bank oversight for banking activities.
Dubai: Swissquote MEA Ltd is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).
Hong Kong: Swissquote Asia Ltd operates under the supervision of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).
Singapore: Swissquote Pte Ltd holds a Capital Markets Services license granted by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
Malta: Swissquote Financial Services (Malta) Ltd is supervised by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA).
Cyprus: Swissquote Capital Markets Ltd is regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).
South Africa: Swissquote is supervised by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA).