- Licensed entity
- Swissquote Bank Europe SA
- Licence no.
- Not stated
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Swissquote
Swissquote Group Holding Ltd · Gland, Switzerland
Listed Swiss online bank offering forex, CFDs, shares, ETFs and crypto.
9.6out of 10
No regulator alerts against Swissquote on file.
We searched the IOSCO international alerts database on 12 Oct 2026.
Licences (7)
- Licensed entity
- Swissquote Ltd
- Licence no.
- FRN 562170
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- Licensed entity
- Swissquote Bank Ltd
- Licence no.
- Bank licence
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- Licensed entity
- Swissquote Pte Ltd
- Licence no.
- Not stated
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- Licensed entity
- Swissquote Asia Limited
- Licence no.
- Not stated
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- Licensed entity
- Swissquote MEA Ltd
- Licence no.
- Not stated
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- Licensed entity
- Swissquote Financial Services (Malta) Ltd
- Licence no.
- Not stated
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Which company you sign up with depends on where you live. Your protections (compensation scheme, leverage limits, negative balance protection) come from that company's regulator.
Score breakdown
Weighted total: 9.6 / 10, ranked #4 of 30. How we score
- Regulation strength: Based on the strongest regulator licensing the broker, plus extra tier-1 and tier-2 licences.
- Licence status: Whether any licence has been revoked or has expired.
- Track record: Years in business: 0.5 points per year, up to 10.
- Transparency: Publicly listed parent, licences disclosed, head office published, client money segregated.
- Regulator alerts: Deductions for regulator alerts against the broker's own companies or websites.
Regulator alerts (0)
No alerts against Swissquote's own companies or websites in the IOSCO database.
Scam sites impersonating Swissquote
These alerts are about fraudsters copying the broker's name. They don't count against its score. Always check the website address before you log in or deposit.
- www.swissquote-fr.com and www.swissq-fr.com: CSSF, 10 Feb 2025 · source
Overview
Swissquote is a Swiss online bank listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. Swissquote Bank Ltd is supervised by FINMA as a bank, and group companies are regulated in the UK (FCA), Luxembourg (CSSF), Malta, Dubai (DFSA), Singapore (MAS) and Hong Kong (SFC). Alongside forex and CFDs, it offers shares, ETFs, bonds, funds and crypto.
Who it suits: Investors and traders who value bank-grade regulation and want trading and investing under one roof.
Company information
Trading conditions
Pros & cons
Pros
- Listed Swiss bank supervised by FINMA
- Regulated in the UK, EU and Asia
- Shares, ETFs, bonds, forex and crypto in one place
- MT4 and MT5 alongside its own platforms
Cons
- Higher minimum deposits than retail CFD brokers
- Forex spreads wider than raw-spread brokers
- Fee structure varies by entity
Frequently asked questions
Is Swissquote regulated?
Yes. Swissquote companies hold licences from CSSF, FCA, FINMA, MAS, SFC, DFSA, MFSA (7 licences in our database). Your protection depends on which Swissquote company you open an account with, so check that company on the regulator's register before you deposit.
Is Swissquote safe?
Swissquote has a score of 9.6/10, and we found no regulator alerts against its own companies or websites in the IOSCO database. No broker is risk-free: leveraged CFDs can lose you money quickly.
Which Swissquote company will I open an account with?
It depends on where you live. The companies in our database are: Swissquote Bank Ltd (FINMA, Switzerland); Swissquote Ltd (FCA, United Kingdom); Swissquote Bank Europe SA (CSSF, Luxembourg (EU)); Swissquote Financial Services (Malta) Ltd (MFSA, Malta (EU)); Swissquote MEA Ltd (DFSA, UAE (DIFC)); Swissquote Pte Ltd (MAS, Singapore); Swissquote Asia Limited (SFC, Hong Kong). Clients outside the UK, EU and Australia are often onboarded to an offshore company with weaker protection.
Does Swissquote accept US clients?
No. Swissquote doesn't accept US residents.
What's the minimum deposit and maximum leverage at Swissquote?
Minimum deposit: Varies by entity and account. Maximum leverage: 30:1 retail (UK / EU); varies by entity.
Which platforms does Swissquote offer?
Swissquote app, Advanced Trader, MT4, MT5.
CFDs are complex instruments and carry a high risk of losing money quickly because of leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Make sure you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Licence data checked 12 Oct 2026. Details can change; always confirm on the regulator's register.