Swissquote

Swissquote

Compliant
Company Name
Swissquote
Headquarters
Switzerland
Founded
Founded in 1996
  • FCA
  • ASIC
  • SFC
  • MAS
  • BaFin
Overall Score
9.0/10
Min Deposit
$1000
Max Leverage
1:100
EUR/USD Spread
0.5 pips
Trading Platforms
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
Official Website
https://www.swissquote.com
Instruments
Forex, CFD, Shares, Indices, Commodities, Bonds, Options, Futures, ETFs, Cryptocurrencies
Account Types
Standard, Premium, Prime

Regulation

Regulatory licenses and compliance status of this broker

  • FCAVerified

    FCA · License Number FRN 592938

  • ASICVerified

    ASIC · License Number AFSL 242145

  • SFCVerified

    SFC · License Number BOM345

  • MASVerified

    MAS · License Number CMS100764

  • BaFinVerified

    BaFin

Trading Conditions

Trading Conditions

Min Deposit
$1000
Max Leverage
1:100
EUR/USD Spread
0.5 pips
Trading Platforms
MT4, MT5, Advanced Trader, Web Trader
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%
9.0
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