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Switzerland4.6
/ 5 ★
RegulationFINMA, FCA, CSSF, DFSA
Min. deposit$1000
Leverage1:1 – 1:100
PlatformsCFXD, MT4, MT5
InstrumentsForex, CFDs, stocks (bank)
Founded1996
🏛️ Which entity will open your account?
📍 Pick your country above and we'll tell you exactly which entity opens your account at Swissquote.
How is this decided and how do I verify it? →Regulation by region
The entity you sign with — and your protection — changes depending on where you live.
United Kingdom
FCA + FSCSMarket maker
Swissquote Ltd (FRN 562170) — FSCS up to £85,000European Union
CSSF + CySEC bankMarket maker
Swissquote Bank Europe SA (Luxembourg, FGDL €100,000) / Swissquote Capital Markets (CySEC 422/22, ICF €20,000)United States
Unregulated in the US
No NFA/CFTC, doesn't accept US retail clientsAustralia
No ASIC license
Doesn't serve Australia locally — no local protectionRest of the world
FINMA bank + DFSA/SFC/MASMarket maker
Swissquote Bank Ltd (FINMA bank, esisuisse CHF 100,000) and tier-1 regulated subsidiaries by jurisdictionAll licenses
Every regulator where the group holds a license, with its execution model. The entity that applies to you depends on your country (see above).
Account types
Standardspreads from 1.3 pip, no commission, min ~$1,000
Premiumspreads from 0.6 pip, min ~$10,000
Primespreads 0.6-1.1 pip, min ~$50,000
Elite (raw)raw from 0.0 + commission €5 round-turn
Pros
✓Top-tier regulation
✓Smooth withdrawals
✓Funds with compensation scheme
✓Transparent operation
✓Good reputation
Cons
✗High costs
✗High minimum deposit
Breakdown by axis
The total score (out of 100) is the sum of the 7 axes, with the same yardstick for everyone. Below each one, the rationale with its source.
Regulation: Top tier22/22 pts
Why: Swiss BANK with FINMA banking license + FCA UK + CSSF Luxembourg + DFSA. NO offshore entity: even the rest of the world operates under the Swiss bank (FINMA) = a safety edge
Withdrawals / payments: Clean20/20 pts
Why: clean, no systemic delays or denials; complaints are about fees (bank transfer only)
Fund safety: Full (with compensation)15/15 pts
Why: segregated assets + esisuisse deposit protection up to CHF100k (bank-grade)
Transparency: Clear10/10 pts
Why: SIX-listed bank; minor CHF75k fine 2023 (ad-hoc disclosure)
Reputation: Strong10/10 pts
Why: bank founded 1996, listed on SIX (SQN); Trustpilot ~3.7
Costs: Expensive0/8 pts
Why: EURUSD ~1.7 pip, min $1,000; competes on safety/banking, not on cost
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🚩[costs] expensive -> EURUSD ~1.7 pip, min $1,000; competes on safety/banking, not on cost
Sources
Don't take our word for it — check it yourself. These are the official registries and legal pages we relied on.
🔗 CySEC registration — Swissquote Capital Markets (422/22)🔗 FCA registration — Swissquote Ltd (FRN 562170)🔗 FINMA — authorised institutions🔗 Swissquote — group entity structureTrader reviews
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