Dukascopy vs FOREX.com 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
FOREX.com has the higher TFB Score (85/100 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.
FOREX.com is a StoneX brand offering forex and CFD trading through regulated entities including StoneX Financial Ltd (FCA) in the UK and an NFA/CFTC-registered arm in the US.
74% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| Item | Dukascopy | FOREX.com |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 67/100 | 85/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 25/351 tier-1 regulator (FINMA), client money kept apart | 32/35▲2 tier-1 regulators (FCA, CFTC/NFA), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 13/25Spreads from 0.1 pips; commission not published | 21/25▲All-in cost from 0.70 pips, no commission |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 16/20▲Minimum deposit $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account), 6 deposit methods, 5 withdrawal methods | 15/20Minimum deposit $100 (US); £100 (UK), 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) | 17/20▲MT4, MT5, TradingView; leverage up to 50:1 (US entity, NFA/CFTC; default on the FOREX.com platform) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FINMA | FCA, NFA/CFTC |
| Minimum deposit | $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account) | $100 (US); £100 (UK) |
| Spreads from | 0.1 pips (variable, SWFX marketplace) | 0.7 points on FX (Standard account, UK; RAW Spread from 0.0 plus commission) |
| 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 account: $5 USD per $100k USD traded; Standard: no commission |
| Max leverage | Up to 1:200 on business days (1:60 at weekends; Dukascopy Bank SA) | 50:1 (US entity, NFA/CFTC; default on the FOREX.com platform) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfers, Payment cards, Skrill, Neteller, Bitcoins, Ether, Tether | Bank transfer, Debit card, Wire |
| Retail accounts losing money | 75.14% | 74% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: Dukascopy review · FOREX.com review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is Dukascopy or FOREX.com better?
FOREX.com has the higher TFB Score (85/100 vs 67/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are Dukascopy and FOREX.com regulated?
Dukascopy: FINMA. FOREX.com: FCA, NFA/CFTC. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, Dukascopy or FOREX.com?
Dukascopy holds 1 tier-1 licence (FINMA); FOREX.com holds 2 (FCA and CFTC/NFA). 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 FOREX.com?
Dukascopy: $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account). FOREX.com: $100 (US); £100 (UK).
Which has tighter spreads, Dukascopy or FOREX.com?
Published spreads start from 0.1 pips (variable, SWFX marketplace) at Dukascopy and 0.7 points on FX (Standard account, UK; RAW Spread from 0.0 plus commission) at FOREX.com; 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), FOREX.com RAW Spread account: $5 USD per $100k USD traded; Standard: no commission.
Do Dukascopy and FOREX.com offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4. Dukascopy: JForex 4, MetaTrader 4. FOREX.com: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, Mobile app.
What is the maximum leverage at Dukascopy and FOREX.com?
Dukascopy: Up to 1:200 on business days (1:60 at weekends; Dukascopy Bank SA). FOREX.com: 50:1 (US entity, NFA/CFTC; default on the FOREX.com platform). Leverage depends on the company that opens your account and on your country.
How many retail accounts lose money at Dukascopy and FOREX.com?
Dukascopy states 75.14% and FOREX.com states 74% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with them.
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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