Is Swissquote a Scam? Regulation Check 2026
We ran Swissquote through the kitchen inspection, looking up its licence in the official MAS register. Here is what the paperwork says.
Verdict
Swissquote is NOT a scam. It cooks under MAS licence 200916272W, which clears it to serve trading in Singapore.
How to verify on the official register
| Regulator | MAS MAS Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) |
| Licence Number | 200916272W |
| Regulated Entity | Swissquote Pte Ltd |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Listed | SWX:SQN, publicly audited |
What the MAS seal buys you
A MAS-regulated kitchen has to keep client money in its own segregated pot, offer negative balance protection, and open its books to independent audits. If something goes wrong, you can take your complaint straight to MAS.
What the MAS seal puts on your plate
- Your money kept in a segregated pot, walled off from Swissquote's own capital
- Negative balance protection, so you can never lose more than you put on the table
- A direct line to MAS for complaints if Swissquote will not put things right
- Regular independent audits of Swissquote's books under MAS oversight
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Swissquote a scam or legitimate?
Swissquote is NOT a scam. It is authorised by MAS, one of the most respected inspectors in the business, and the authorisation is publicly verifiable on the official MAS register.
How do I check Swissquote's MAS licence?
Open the official MAS website and use the public register search. Search the entity name; the entry will confirm Swissquote's authorisation status and exactly what it is cleared to serve.
Are my funds safe with Swissquote?
As a MAS-regulated kitchen, Swissquote must keep every client's money in its own segregated pot, walled off from the firm's own funds. That shields your deposit even if Swissquote runs into trouble.
What protection do I have as a Swissquote client in Singapore?
In Singapore, Swissquote sits under MAS supervision, so you get: segregated client money, negative balance protection (you can never lose more than is on the table), and the right to take a complaint straight to MAS.
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