Dukascopy vs Exness 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
Exness has the higher TFB Score (83/100 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.
FSA Seychelles · FSCA · CMA Kenya · FSC Mauritius · FSC BVI · CBCS (Curaçao) · FSC Belize · CySEC · FCA
Exness is a multi-regulated CFD broker offering MT4, MT5 and its own Exness Terminal and app, with Standard accounts from about $10 and raw-spread accounts charging a per-lot commission.
Side by side
| Item | Dukascopy | Exness |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 67/100 | 83/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 25/351 tier-1 regulator (FINMA), client money kept apart | 32/35▲2 tier-1 regulators (CySEC, FCA), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 13/25Spreads from 0.1 pips; commission not published | 23/25▲All-in cost from 0.20 pips, no commission |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 16/20▲Minimum deposit $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account), 6 deposit methods, 5 withdrawal methods | 13/20Minimum deposit $10 (Standard; may vary by country and payment method), 2 deposit methods, 1 withdrawal method |
| Platforms & trading | 13/20MT4; leverage up to 1:200 on business days (1:60 at weekends; Dukascopy Bank SA) | 15/20▲MT4, MT5; leverage up to 1:Unlimited (Standard, Pro, Zero and Raw Spread on its global entities; Kenyan entity 1:400) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FINMA | FSA Seychelles, FSCA, CMA Kenya, FSC Mauritius, FSC BVI, CBCS (Curaçao), FSC Belize, CySEC, FCA |
| Minimum deposit | $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account) | $10 (Standard; may vary by country and payment method) |
| Spreads from | 0.1 pips (variable, SWFX marketplace) | 0.2 pips (Standard; Pro from 0.1 pips; Zero and Raw Spread from 0 pips) |
| Commission | USD 35 per USD 1 million traded on currency pairs (volume commission per opening or closing trade; lower with higher deposits or volume) | Raw Spread: up to $3.50 each side per lot (Zero: from $0.05 each side per lot; Standard and Pro: no commission) |
| Max leverage | Up to 1:200 on business days (1:60 at weekends; Dukascopy Bank SA) | 1:Unlimited (Standard, Pro, Zero and Raw Spread on its global entities; Kenyan entity 1:400) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfers, Payment cards, Skrill, Neteller, Bitcoins, Ether, Tether | Global and local payment systems |
| 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 · Exness review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is Dukascopy or Exness better?
Exness has the higher TFB Score (83/100 vs 67/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are Dukascopy and Exness regulated?
Dukascopy: FINMA. Exness: FSA Seychelles, FSCA, CMA Kenya, FSC Mauritius, FSC BVI, CBCS (Curaçao), FSC Belize, CySEC, FCA. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, Dukascopy or Exness?
Dukascopy holds 1 tier-1 licence (FINMA); Exness holds 2 (CySEC and FCA). 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 Exness?
Dukascopy: $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account). Exness: $10 (Standard; may vary by country and payment method). Exness asks for less to start.
Which has tighter spreads, Dukascopy or Exness?
Published spreads start from 0.1 pips (variable, SWFX marketplace) at Dukascopy and 0.2 pips (Standard; Pro from 0.1 pips; Zero and Raw Spread from 0 pips) at Exness; 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), Exness Raw Spread: up to $3.50 each side per lot (Zero: from $0.05 each side per lot; Standard and Pro: no commission).
Do Dukascopy and Exness offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4. Dukascopy: JForex 4, MetaTrader 4. Exness: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Exness Terminal, Exness Trade app.
What is the maximum leverage at Dukascopy and Exness?
Dukascopy: Up to 1:200 on business days (1:60 at weekends; Dukascopy Bank SA). Exness: 1:Unlimited (Standard, Pro, Zero and Raw Spread on its global entities; Kenyan entity 1:400). 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