Swissquote review
2 licensed entities · swissquote.com
highest: Forex in Germany
44 Market Signal
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Market Signal
44
Moderate
Market Signal
✓ Real dataComputed from Ahrefs + Semrush data about Swissquote’s own website. Not an assessment of the broker itself: it makes up half of the Coinish Score and never changes the Editor Rating. How this works →
Market strength
40
Where it stands today
Momentum
58 Rising Fast ↑↑
Where it’s heading
Data confidence
Medium
How much to trust it
- Traffic strength35
- Search visibility42
- Authority47
- Brand & market presence40
Tick mark = category average.
Compared with 87 tracked trading platforms. Data through September 2026, pulled Oct 15, 2026.
Which entity serves you
The company you sign up with depends on where you live. Its regulator decides your protections.
Editor Rating
Editor Rating · Forex in Germany (Swissquote Capital Markets Limited)
Computed from verified facts only, with published thresholds. 85% of the rating weight is backed by data. Method →
- Regulation & safety 25%3.0
- Trading costs 25%3.3
- Markets & products 15%not scored
- Platforms & tools 10%5.0
- Deposits & withdrawals 10%4.0
- Account options 5%3.0
- Support 10%2.5
| Country | Product | Entity | Access | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Forex | Swissquote Capital Markets Limited | EU passport | 3.3/5 |
| Germany | CFDs | Swissquote Capital Markets Limited | EU passport | 3.3/5 |
| Netherlands | Forex | Swissquote Capital Markets Limited | EU passport | 3.3/5 |
| Netherlands | CFDs | Swissquote Capital Markets Limited | EU passport | 3.3/5 |
| Italy | Forex | Swissquote Capital Markets Limited | EU passport | 3.3/5 |
| Italy | CFDs | Swissquote Capital Markets Limited | EU passport | 3.3/5 |
| Spain | Forex | Swissquote Capital Markets Limited | EU passport | 3.3/5 |
| Spain | CFDs | Swissquote Capital Markets Limited | EU passport | 3.3/5 |
| Austria | Forex | Swissquote Capital Markets Limited | EU passport | 3.3/5 |
| Austria | CFDs | Swissquote Capital Markets Limited | EU passport | 3.3/5 |
| Croatia | Forex | Swissquote Capital Markets Limited | EU passport | 3.3/5 |
| Croatia | CFDs | Swissquote Capital Markets Limited | EU passport | 3.3/5 |
| Portugal | Forex | Swissquote Capital Markets Limited | EU passport | 3.3/5 |
| Portugal | CFDs | Swissquote Capital Markets Limited | EU passport | 3.3/5 |
| Cyprus | Forex | Swissquote Capital Markets Limited | Locally licensed | 3.3/5 |
| Cyprus | CFDs | Swissquote Capital Markets Limited | Locally licensed | 3.3/5 |
Key facts
| Products | Stocks & ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto |
|---|---|
| Owner | Swissquote Group Holding Ltd |
| EUR/USD all-in cost | 1.1 pips, Forex (spread from, no commission stated) |
| US stock commission | Not verified yet |
| Crypto trading fee | Not verified yet |
| Currency conversion fee | Not verified yet |
| Inactivity fee | $10 per month after 6 months of inactivity (forex/CFD accounts; 10 units of the account currency) |
| Withdrawal fee | None |
| Minimum deposit | $0 (Swissquote Bank Ltd) |
| Instruments | Not verified yet |
| Fractional shares | Not verified yet |
| Platforms | CFXD, MT4, MT5, TradingView |
| Deposit methods | SEPA credit transfer, Visa / Mastercard |
| Withdrawal time (stated) | wire: 1–3 working days (handled the same day) |
| Demo account | Yes |
| Support |
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Visit SwissquoteSources (23)
Licence / entity · broker's own site · swissquote.com · Oct 14, 2026
“Swissquote is the brand name of Swissquote Capital Markets Limited, an investment firm authorised and regulated in the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission under license number CIF 422/22”
Licence / entity · broker's own site · swissquote.com · Oct 5, 2026
“55.05% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider”
Licence / entity · broker's own site · swissquote.com · Oct 5, 2026
“These products are offered by Swissquote Bank Ltd, regulated by the Swiss Federal Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA)”
Platforms · broker's own site · swissquote.com · Oct 6, 2026
“CFXD, MT4, MT5, TradingView and beyond”
Costs · broker's own site · swissquote.com · Oct 6, 2026
“EUR/USD 1.7 1.4 1.1 1%”
Costs · broker's own site · swissquote.com · Oct 6, 2026
“All trading costs are included in the spreads – no hidden fees”
Accounts · broker's own site · swissquote.com · Oct 9, 2026
“Live account Demo account”
Licence / entity · broker's own site · swissquote.com · Oct 6, 2026
“Swiss residents: No minimum amount”
Licence / entity · regulator register · cysec.gov.cy · Oct 6, 2026
“CySEC register of Cypriot investment firms: Swissquote Capital Markets Limited, Licence Number 422/22”
Costs · broker's own site · swissquote.com · Oct 9, 2026
“Spreads from ... 1.1 ... pips ... on EUR/USD”
Funding · broker's own site · swissquote.com · Oct 9, 2026
“SEPA credit transfers”
Funding · broker's own site · swissquote.com · Oct 9, 2026
“Visa / Mastercard** 0% for clients residing outside of SEPA countries”
Accounts · broker's own site · swissquote.com · Oct 6, 2026
“we also offer professional clients access to SIX’s and Euwax’s structured products”
Markets · broker's own site · swissquote.com · Oct 12, 2026
“Trade and hold 55 cryptos within our secure ecosystem.”
Support · broker's own site · swissquote.com · Oct 12, 2026
“fx@swissquote.com”
Licence / entity · broker's own site · swissquote.com · Oct 5, 2026
“Swissquote Capital Markets Limited”
apps · broker's own site · apps.apple.com · Oct 14, 2026
“Swissquote”
apps · broker's own site · play.google.com · Oct 14, 2026
“Swissquote Mobile”
Owner · broker's own site · swissquote.com · Oct 5, 2026
“Swissquote Capital Markets Limited is a subsidiary of Swissquote Group Holding Ltd.”
Funding · broker's own site · swissquote.com · Oct 14, 2026
“Wire Transfer Free Free 1-3 working days* * The process of withdrawal is treated on the same day of the request.”
Costs · broker's own site · swissquote.com · Oct 14, 2026
“Funding Withdrawal Processing Time Wire Transfer Free Free”
Licence / entity · broker's own site · swissquote.com · Oct 14, 2026
“Negative balance protection: Losses cannot exceed the total sum invested.”
Costs · broker's own site · swissquote.com · Oct 14, 2026
“Inactivity Fee**: 10 account currency units per month ... The fee applies after 6 months of inactivity”