Swissquote Review 2026
The full Swissquote write-up for Singapore traders: the kitchen inspection, the ingredient costs, the bill, and our straight verdict.
Regulation in Singapore
| Regulator | MAS MAS, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) |
| Licence Number | 200916272W |
| Regulated Entity | Swissquote Pte Ltd |
| Max Leverage (Forex) | 1:20 |
| 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 |
| Verify on MAS register → | 200916272W |
Verdict
Cooks under MAS (licence 200916272W). Cover charge $1000. In Singapore, forex leverage is capped at 1:20.
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 Pte Ltd under MAS.
In Singapore, Swissquote serves as Swissquote Pte Ltd, cleared by MAS under licence number 200916272W. Under MAS house rules, Singapore traders are poured no more than 1:20 leverage on forex pairs.
Trading Platforms
Pros
- MAS regulated, licence 200916272W
- 3,000,000+ instruments to trade
- Negative balance protection in Singapore
- 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 MAS, issued to the entity Swissquote Pte Ltd, an authorisation you can look up for yourself on the official MAS public register.
What is the minimum deposit for Swissquote in Singapore?
The cover charge is $1000, the smallest amount Singapore traders need to open a live account with Swissquote under MAS rules.
What leverage does Swissquote offer in Singapore?
In Singapore, MAS rules cap Swissquote at 1:20 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 MAS. 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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