Swissquote Review 2026
Full Swissquote review for CH traders — regulation, spreads, fees and our honest verdict.
Regulation in CH
| Regulator | FINMA FINMA — FINMA |
| Licence Number | N/A |
| 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
Regulated by FINMA (licence N/A). Minimum deposit $1000. In CH: maximum forex leverage 1:200.
About Swissquote
Swissquote was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Gland, Switzerland. The broker offers 3,000,000 tradeable instruments including forex pairs, CFDs on stocks, indices and commodities. Swissquote is publicly listed on the SWX:SQN. It is regulated across multiple jurisdictions with a primary licence held by Swissquote Bank Ltd under FINMA.
In CH, Swissquote operates as Swissquote Bank Ltd, authorised by FINMA under licence number N/A. CH traders are subject to a maximum leverage of 1:200 on forex pairs under FINMA rules.
Trading Platforms
Pros
- FINMA regulated — licence N/A
- 3,000,000+ instruments to trade
- Negative balance protection in CH
- Platforms: Advanced Trader, MT4, MT5
- Real stock ownership (not CFD)
Cons
- Inactivity fee: CHF10/month after 12 months
- 76% of retail clients lose money
- CFD trading — you do not own the underlying asset
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Swissquote regulated?
Swissquote holds FINMA licence N/A, issued to the regulated entity {entity}. This is a real, verifiable licence recorded in the official FINMA public register.
What is the minimum deposit for Swissquote in CH?
The minimum deposit is $1000. This is the amount required to open a live trading account for traders in CH under FINMA regulation.
What leverage does Swissquote offer in CH?
In CH, Swissquote offers maximum forex leverage of 1:200 under FINMA rules. Higher leverage may be available through offshore-regulated entities.
Is Swissquote safe to trade with?
Swissquote is regulated by FINMA, which requires segregated client funds, negative balance protection and independent audits. Regulation does not eliminate trading risk, but it provides meaningful investor protection.
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