Dukascopy vs Global Prime 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
Global Prime has the higher TFB Score (82/100 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.
Global Prime is authorised by ASIC under AFSL 385620 and runs an offshore entity regulated by the VFSC in Vanuatu, with no minimum deposit, Standard and Raw accounts, and MetaTrader 4 and 5.
Side by side
| Item | Dukascopy | Global Prime |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 67/100 | 82/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 25/351 tier-1 regulator (FINMA), client money kept apart | 26/35▲1 tier-1 regulator (ASIC), 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 | 19/20▲Minimum deposit Zero minimum deposit requirements (payment methods from $10 USD equivalent), 15 deposit methods, 2 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 Adjustable 1:30 to 1:1000 (Gleneagle Securities, Vanuatu entity) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FINMA | ASIC, VFSC |
| Minimum deposit | $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account) | Zero minimum deposit requirements (payment methods from $10 USD equivalent) |
| Spreads from | 0.1 pips (variable, SWFX marketplace) | 0.0 pips (Raw), 0.9 pips (Standard) |
| 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 $3.5 per side (USD $7 per lot round turn; Standard no commission) |
| Max leverage | Up to 1:200 on business days (1:60 at weekends; Dukascopy Bank SA) | Adjustable 1:30 to 1:1000 (Gleneagle Securities, Vanuatu entity) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfers, Payment cards, Skrill, Neteller, Bitcoins, Ether, Tether | Bank wire, Other methods in the GP Hub |
| 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 · Global Prime review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is Dukascopy or Global Prime better?
Global Prime has the higher TFB Score (82/100 vs 67/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are Dukascopy and Global Prime regulated?
Dukascopy: FINMA. Global Prime: ASIC, VFSC. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, Dukascopy or Global Prime?
Dukascopy holds 1 tier-1 licence (FINMA); Global Prime holds 1 (ASIC). 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 Global Prime?
Dukascopy: $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account). Global Prime: Zero minimum deposit requirements (payment methods from $10 USD equivalent). Global Prime asks for less to start.
Which has tighter spreads, Dukascopy or Global Prime?
Published spreads start from 0.1 pips (variable, SWFX marketplace) at Dukascopy and 0.0 pips (Raw), 0.9 pips (Standard) at Global Prime; 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), Global Prime Raw $3.5 per side (USD $7 per lot round turn; Standard no commission).
Do Dukascopy and Global Prime offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4. Dukascopy: JForex 4, MetaTrader 4. Global Prime: MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4.
What is the maximum leverage at Dukascopy and Global Prime?
Dukascopy: Up to 1:200 on business days (1:60 at weekends; Dukascopy Bank SA). Global Prime: Adjustable 1:30 to 1:1000 (Gleneagle Securities, Vanuatu entity). 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