A Swiss online bank whose forex and CFD accounts are offered by Swissquote Bank (FINMA) and by subsidiaries licensed in the UK, Cyprus, Hong Kong and Dubai. This profile covers the forex and CFD offer only; accounts start at $1,000 with spread-only pricing.
Facts last checked 20 October 2026. Always confirm on the regulator’s register. How we review brokers
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Key facts
Founded
Not yet checked
Headquarters
Switzerland
Minimum deposit
$1,000
Max. retail leverage
1:30 on major pairs (UK, EU); 1:100 standard at Swissquote Bank
✓Swiss depositor protection up to CHF 100,000 (Swissquote Bank); FSCS up to £85,000 (UK); ICF up to €20,000 (Cyprus)What this means
Regulation and entities
Your protection depends on which company holds your account, and that depends on where you live. Each row is one licensed company. What regulation means
Before you deposit: search the licence number on the register, then check that the website and phone number listed there match the ones you are using. How to check a licence
Websites
Official websites
✓swissquote.com
✓swissquote.ch
✓swissquote.co.uk
✓swissquote.eu
✓swissquote.cy
Type the address yourself or use a bookmark. Check it matches the website listed for the firm on the regulator’s register.
Watch out for look-alike sites
These addresses have used Swissquote’s name but are not run by it:
✗swissquotes.de(not official)
✗swissfuturefx.com(not official)
✗swissfuture-fx.com(not official)
A clone firm copies a real broker’s name, licence number and branding to take deposits. The register shows the genuine firm, so the surest check is the contact details: if the website, email or phone number you were given is not the one on the register, treat it as a clone. Check a broker step by step
Accounts and costs
Account
Spread from
Typical EUR/USD
Commission per lot
Cost per lot
Min. deposit
StandardSpread only, minimum trade 0.01 lot
1.7 pips
1.8 pips
None
$18
$1,000
PremiumSpread only, minimum trade 0.1 lot
1.4 pips
1.5 pips
None
$15
$10,000
PrimeSpread only, minimum trade 1 lot
1.1 pips
1.2 pips
None
$12
$50,000
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Cost per lot = typical EUR/USD spread × $10 + round-turn commission, for one standard lot (100,000 units) in busy hours. Swap and other fees are extra. Trading costs explained
Typical spreads by symbol
Symbol
Standard account
Prime account
EUR/USD
1.8 pips
1.2 pips
GBP/USD
2.2 pips
1.6 pips
USD/JPY
1.9 pips
Not checked
XAU/USD
69 cents
Not checked
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Typical spreads in busy hours, before any commission. They widen overnight, at the weekly open and around news. XAU/USD is quoted in US cents per ounce: 69 cents is $69 on a standard lot of 100 ounces.
Leverage and margin
Leverage lets you open a position bigger than your deposit, so losses grow as fast as gains. The caps below are the most Swissquote allows; you can always use less.
100% (maintenance margin)When your equity falls to 100% (maintenance margin) of the margin your open trades use, you get a warning and usually cannot open new trades.
Stop-out
30%When your equity falls to 30% of your used margin, the platform starts closing your trades, usually the biggest loser first, until the level recovers.
Margin level = equity ÷ used margin × 100. Without negative balance protection, a fast market can gap past the stop-out and leave you owing money. Work out your margin level
Forex accounts held with a Swiss bank supervised by FINMA, with Swiss depositor protection up to CHF 100,000
Subsidiaries licensed by the FCA, CySEC and Hong Kong's SFC
Spread-only pricing with no commission on forex, and live spreads shown per account on its website
Watch out for
High entry level: $1,000 for Standard, $10,000 for Premium and $50,000 for Prime.
At Swissquote Bank, Swissquote warns that losses are in theory unlimited and you may have to pay in more if your balance falls below margin
Inactivity fee of 10 a month in the account currency after only 6 months
Says Swissquote South Africa (Pty) Ltd holds FSCA licence 43908 (advice and intermediary services); we could not confirm it on the FSCA register on 2026-10-20.
Overview
Swissquote is a Swiss online bank listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. It offers shares, funds and crypto as well as forex and CFDs; this profile covers only the forex and CFD side. Forex and CFD accounts are spread-only, with three levels set by deposit size, and run on MetaTrader 4 and 5, Swissquote’s CFXD platform and TradingView.
Regulation and safety
We checked these on the regulators’ registers on 20 October 2026. Swissquote Bank Ltd is listed by FINMA as authorised as a bank; FINMA does not use licence numbers. Swissquote Ltd is FCA-authorised (562170), Swissquote Capital Markets Limited holds CySEC licence 422/22, Swissquote Asia Ltd holds an SFC Type 3 licence for leveraged foreign exchange (CE AZV127) and Swissquote MEA Ltd is DFSA-regulated (F001438). Swissquote says the Dubai company does not offer CFDs or rolling spot forex to retail clients. The Luxembourg bank, Swissquote Bank Europe, focuses on shares, ETFs, funds and crypto. We rate SFC strict because Hong Kong licenses and supervises leveraged forex dealers directly.
Pricing is all in the spread, with no commission on forex. Swissquote Bank quotes EUR/USD from 1.7 pips on Standard, 1.4 on Premium and 1.1 on Prime. The live spreads on its trading conditions page on 20 October 2026, in London hours, were 1.8, 1.5 and 1.2 pips, which we list as typical; they change through the day. On Standard that is about $18 per lot. Swaps apply overnight. The inactivity fee starts after six months. Use the trading costs guide to compare.
Platforms and tools
MetaTrader 4 and 5, CFXD, TradingView and a FIX API are offered. Expert Advisors and high-frequency trading are allowed. See MT4 vs MT5.
Deposits and withdrawals
Each account has an IBAN, so you fund it by bank transfer in one of 15 currencies. Because Swissquote Bank is a bank, cash in your account is a bank deposit covered by Swiss depositor protection up to CHF 100,000, rather than money in a segregated client account. Swissquote Bank publishes a stop-out level of 30% and a maintenance margin of 100%.
Who it may suit
The set-up fits traders who want a bank-held forex account and can meet a $1,000 minimum. Smaller accounts and scalpers looking for raw spreads may find other price structures cheaper. Practise first on a demo account.
How to open an account
The steps as we checked them. Never deposit until you have confirmed the licence.
Check which company you will join
UK residents join Swissquote Ltd (FCA) and EU forex and CFD clients Swissquote Capital Markets Limited (CySEC). Hong Kong clients deal with Swissquote Asia Ltd (SFC). Swiss and many international clients join Swissquote Bank Ltd (FINMA). The company is named in your account documents.
Fill in the Forex and CFDs sign-up form
Give your personal details and answer the questions about your experience and finances.
Provide your ID
Have a passport or ID card ready for the identity check.
Choose an account level
Standard from $1,000, Premium from $10,000 or Prime from $50,000. Higher levels have lower spreads but larger minimum trade sizes.
Fund by bank transfer and practise
Your account has its own IBAN for transfers. Try the demo account before trading live.
What changed on this profile
Profile published. Licences checked on the FINMA, FCA, CySEC, SFC and DFSA registers. FSCA register could not be reached.
Swissquote: common questions
Is Swissquote regulated?
Yes. Swissquote Bank Ltd is authorised as a bank by FINMA, Swissquote Ltd is FCA-authorised (562170), Swissquote Capital Markets Limited holds CySEC licence 422/22, Swissquote Asia Ltd is SFC-licensed for leveraged forex (CE AZV127) and Swissquote MEA Ltd is DFSA-regulated (F001438). We checked each on 20 October 2026.
Which Swissquote company will I join?
Swissquote Ltd in the UK, Swissquote Capital Markets Limited for EU forex and CFDs, Swissquote Asia Ltd in Hong Kong, and Swissquote Bank Ltd in Switzerland and many other countries. Check the name on your account documents.
What is the minimum deposit?
$1,000 for the Standard forex account at Swissquote Bank, $10,000 for Premium and $50,000 for Prime.
Can I lose more than I deposit?
At Swissquote Bank, yes: its risk warning says losses are in theory unlimited and you may be required to make additional payments. Retail clients of the UK and Cypriot companies have negative balance protection under local rules.
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