Swissquote

Swissquote

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Company Name
Swissquote
Headquarters
Switzerland
Founded
Founded in 1996
  • FCA
  • ASIC
  • SFC
  • MAS
  • BaFin
Overall Score
9/10
Min Deposit
$1000
Max Leverage
1:100
EUR/USD Spread
0.5 pips
Trading Platform
MT4, MT5, Advanced Trader, Web Trader
Withdrawal Speed
1-3 business days

Overview

Swissquote is a Swiss online financial services provider established in 1996. As a bank regulated by FINMA, it offers multi-asset trading including forex, CFDs, stocks, bonds, and cryptocurrencies through its proprietary Advanced Trader platform as well as MetaTrader 4 and 5.

Basic Information

Company Name
Swissquote
Founded
Headquarters
Switzerland
Instruments
Forex, CFD, Shares, Indices, Commodities, Bonds, Options, Futures, ETFs, Cryptocurrencies
Account Types
Standard, Premium, Prime
Chinese Support
Yes

Regulation

Regulatory licenses and compliance status of this broker

  • GB
    FCAVerified

    Financial Conduct Authority · License NumberFRN 592938

  • AU
    ASICVerified

    Australian Securities and Investments Commission · License NumberAFSL 242145

  • HK
    SFCVerified

    Securities and Futures Commission · License NumberBOM345

  • SG
    MASVerified

    MAS · License NumberCMS100764

  • DE
    BaFinVerified

    BaFin · License Number

Trading Conditions

Trading Conditions

Max Leverage
1:100
Min Deposit
$1000
EUR/USD Spread
0.5
Trading Platforms
MT4, MT5, Advanced Trader, Web Trader
Instruments
Forex, CFD, Shares, Indices, Commodities, Bonds, Options, Futures, ETFs, Cryptocurrencies
Account Types
Standard, Premium, Prime

Deposits & Withdrawals

Deposit Methods
  • Bank Transfer
  • Credit/Debit Card
Deposit Speed1-2 business days
Deposit FeeFree
Withdrawal Methods
  • Bank Transfer
Withdrawal Speed1-3 business days
Withdrawal FeeFree

Scoring Details

Regulatory QualificationWeight 30%
9.5
Trading EnvironmentWeight 20%
8.5
Fund SafetyWeight 15%
9.5
User ReputationWeight 15%
9
Platform FeaturesWeight 10%
8.8
Customer ServiceWeight 10%
8.3

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Swiss banking license with FINMA regulation
  • Extensive range of tradable instruments
  • Bank-grade security and fund protection
  • Multiple platform options including MT4 and MT5
  • Strong regulatory oversight across multiple jurisdictions

Cons

  • Higher minimum deposit of CHF 1,000
  • Limited deposit methods compared to competitors
  • Spreads may be wider on Standard account
  • No 24/7 customer support