Swissquote Review 2026
The full Swissquote write-up for CH traders: the kitchen inspection, the ingredient costs, the bill, and our straight verdict.
Regulation in CH
| Regulator | FINMA FINMA, FINMA |
| Registration | Registered |
| Regulated Entity | Swissquote Bank Ltd |
| Max Leverage (Forex) | 1:200 |
| Minimum Deposit | $1000 |
| EUR/USD Spread | From 1.3 pips |
| Instruments | 3,000,000+ |
| Platforms | Advanced Trader, MT4, MT5 |
| Copy Trading | ✗ |
| Real Stocks | ✓ |
| Inactivity fee | Inactivity fee: CHF10/month after 12 months |
Verdict
Cooks under FINMA (registration). Cover charge $1000. In CH, forex leverage is capped at 1:200.
About Swissquote
Swissquote opened its doors in 1996 out of a kitchen in Gland, Switzerland. Its menu runs to 3,000,000 tradeable instruments, forex pairs alongside CFDs on stocks, indices and commodities. Swissquote trades publicly on the SWX:SQN. It holds licences across several jurisdictions, with the head licence carried by Swissquote Bank Ltd under FINMA.
In CH, Swissquote serves as Swissquote Bank Ltd, cleared by FINMA registration. Under FINMA house rules, CH traders are poured no more than 1:200 leverage on forex pairs.
Trading Platforms
Pros
- FINMA regulated, registration
- 3,000,000+ instruments to trade
- Negative balance protection in CH
- Platforms: Advanced Trader, MT4, MT5
- Real stock ownership (not CFD)
- Founded in 1996 (30 years operating)
- 3,000,000+ instruments, one of the widest menus reviewed
Cons
- Inactivity fee: CHF10/month after 12 months
- 76% of retail clients burn their fingers
- CFDs only, you trade the price, you never own the dish
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Swissquote regulated?
Yes. Swissquote is authorised by FINMA, issued to the entity Swissquote Bank Ltd, an authorisation you can look up for yourself on the official FINMA public register.
What is the minimum deposit for Swissquote in CH?
The cover charge is $1000, the smallest amount CH traders need to open a live account with Swissquote under FINMA rules.
What leverage does Swissquote offer in CH?
In CH, FINMA rules cap Swissquote at 1:200 on forex pairs. A larger pour is sometimes available through offshore-regulated entities, with thinner protection to match.
Is Swissquote safe to trade with?
The kitchen passes inspection: Swissquote cooks under FINMA. A tier-1 regulator insists on segregated client money, negative balance protection and independent audits, while lighter offshore regimes offer weaker cover and often no compensation scheme. That does not make trading risk-free, so check which entity holds your account and what protections actually apply before you deposit.
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