Dukascopy vs Equiti 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
Equiti has the higher TFB Score (72/100 vs 67/100).
Dukascopy Bank SA is a Swiss bank founded in Geneva in 2004 and regulated by FINMA as a bank and securities firm, with an EU arm Dukascopy Europe IBS AS in Riga, offering JForex 4 and MetaTrader 4 with volume-based commissions.
75.14% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Equiti is a multi-entity forex and CFD broker whose UAE entity, Equiti Securities Currencies Brokers LLC, is licensed by the UAE Capital Market Authority and offers MT4 and MT5 accounts.
Side by side
| Item | Dukascopy | Equiti |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 67/100 | 72/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 25/35▲1 tier-1 regulator (FINMA), client money kept apart | 18/35Strongest licence CMA (UAE) (tier 2), client money kept apart |
| Fees & costs | 13/25Spreads from 0.1 pips; commission not published | 23/25▲All-in cost from 0.00 pips, no commission |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 16/20Minimum deposit $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account), 6 deposit methods, 5 withdrawal methods | 17/20▲Minimum deposit No minimum on the Classic account (UAE); Standard from $100 (UAE), 4 deposit methods, 3 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 13/20MT4; leverage up to 1:200 on business days (1:60 at weekends; Dukascopy Bank SA) | 14/20▲MT4, MT5; leverage up to 1:500 (Equiti Securities Currencies Brokers LLC, UAE) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FINMA | CMA (UAE), JSC (Jordan) |
| Minimum deposit | $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account) | No minimum on the Classic account (UAE); Standard from $100 (UAE) |
| Spreads from | 0.1 pips (variable, SWFX marketplace) | 0.0 pips (Premier account) |
| Commission | USD 35 per USD 1 million traded on currency pairs (volume commission per opening or closing trade; lower with higher deposits or volume) | $0 commission on the Classic account (UAE) |
| Max leverage | Up to 1:200 on business days (1:60 at weekends; Dukascopy Bank SA) | 1:500 (Equiti Securities Currencies Brokers LLC, UAE) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfers, Payment cards, Skrill, Neteller, Bitcoins, Ether, Tether | Bank transfer, Cards (back to source), eWallets |
| Retail accounts losing money | 75.14% | Not published |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: Dukascopy review · Equiti review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is Dukascopy or Equiti better?
Equiti has the higher TFB Score (72/100 vs 67/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are Dukascopy and Equiti regulated?
Dukascopy: FINMA. Equiti: CMA (UAE), JSC (Jordan). Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, Dukascopy or Equiti?
Dukascopy holds 1 tier-1 licence (FINMA); Equiti holds none. Tier-1 regulators have the strictest rules on client money. Your protection depends on which company opens your account.
What is the minimum deposit at Dukascopy and Equiti?
Dukascopy: $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account). Equiti: No minimum on the Classic account (UAE); Standard from $100 (UAE).
Which has tighter spreads, Dukascopy or Equiti?
Published spreads start from 0.1 pips (variable, SWFX marketplace) at Dukascopy and 0.0 pips (Premier account) at Equiti; commission: Dukascopy USD 35 per USD 1 million traded on currency pairs (volume commission per opening or closing trade; lower with higher deposits or volume), Equiti $0 commission on the Classic account (UAE).
Do Dukascopy and Equiti offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4. Dukascopy: JForex 4, MetaTrader 4. Equiti: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5.
What is the maximum leverage at Dukascopy and Equiti?
Dukascopy: Up to 1:200 on business days (1:60 at weekends; Dukascopy Bank SA). Equiti: 1:500 (Equiti Securities Currencies Brokers LLC, UAE). Leverage depends on the company that opens your account and on your country.
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Forex trading at these brokers is done through CFDs (contracts for difference): you trade on the price moving up or down, without owning the currency itself.Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read the full risk warning