Dukascopy vs LiteFinance 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
LiteFinance has the higher TFB Score (76/100 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.
LiteFinance serves clients through Liteforex (Europe) Ltd, regulated by CySEC, and LiteFinance Investment Limited, licensed by the FSC Mauritius, with Classic, ECN and Cent accounts.
Side by side
| Item | Dukascopy | LiteFinance |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 67/100 | 76/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 25/351 tier-1 regulator (FINMA), client money kept apart | 28/35▲1 tier-1 regulator (CySEC), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 13/25Spreads from 0.1 pips; commission not published | 15/25▲Spreads from 0 pips; commission not published |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 16/20Minimum deposit $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account), 6 deposit methods, 5 withdrawal methods | 16/20Minimum deposit $50 (Classic and ECN; Cent: $10), 8 deposit methods, 8 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, cTrader; leverage up to 1:1000 (global site, LiteFinance Global LLC) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FINMA | CySEC, FSC Mauritius |
| Minimum deposit | $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account) | $50 (Classic and ECN; Cent: $10) |
| Spreads from | 0.1 pips (variable, SWFX marketplace) | 0.0 points (ECN, plus commission; Classic from 1.8 points) |
| Commission | USD 35 per USD 1 million traded on currency pairs (volume commission per opening or closing trade; lower with higher deposits or volume) | $5 per lot on FX majors (ECN; Classic: none) |
| Max leverage | Up to 1:200 on business days (1:60 at weekends; Dukascopy Bank SA) | 1:1000 (global site, LiteFinance Global LLC) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfers, Payment cards, Skrill, Neteller, Bitcoins, Ether, Tether | Visa, Mastercard, Bank wire, Skrill, STICPAY, M-Pesa, Volet, Cryptocurrencies |
| 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 · LiteFinance review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is Dukascopy or LiteFinance better?
LiteFinance has the higher TFB Score (76/100 vs 67/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are Dukascopy and LiteFinance regulated?
Dukascopy: FINMA. LiteFinance: CySEC, FSC Mauritius. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, Dukascopy or LiteFinance?
Dukascopy holds 1 tier-1 licence (FINMA); LiteFinance holds 1 (CySEC). 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 LiteFinance?
Dukascopy: $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account). LiteFinance: $50 (Classic and ECN; Cent: $10). LiteFinance asks for less to start.
Which has tighter spreads, Dukascopy or LiteFinance?
Published spreads start from 0.1 pips (variable, SWFX marketplace) at Dukascopy and 0.0 points (ECN, plus commission; Classic from 1.8 points) at LiteFinance; 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), LiteFinance $5 per lot on FX majors (ECN; Classic: none).
Do Dukascopy and LiteFinance offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4. Dukascopy: JForex 4, MetaTrader 4. LiteFinance: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, LiteFinance.
What is the maximum leverage at Dukascopy and LiteFinance?
Dukascopy: Up to 1:200 on business days (1:60 at weekends; Dukascopy Bank SA). LiteFinance: 1:1000 (global site, LiteFinance Global LLC). 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