Dukascopy vs Plus500 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
Plus500 has the higher TFB Score (71/100 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.
Plus500 offers CFDs through its own WebTrader and app via entities regulated by the FCA, CySEC and ASIC.
Side by side
| Item | Dukascopy | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 67/100 | 71/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 25/351 tier-1 regulator (FINMA), client money kept apart | 34/35▲3 tier-1 regulators (FCA, CySEC, ASIC), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 13/25Spreads from 0.1 pips; commission not published | 16/25▲Spreads and commission not published (counted as neutral) |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 16/20▲Minimum deposit $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account), 6 deposit methods, 5 withdrawal methods | 13/205 deposit methods, 1 withdrawal method |
| Platforms & trading | 13/20▲MT4; leverage up to 1:200 on business days (1:60 at weekends; Dukascopy Bank SA) | 8/20Plus500 WebTrader, Plus500 app; leverage up to 1:30 on forex CFDs for retail clients |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FINMA | FCA, CySEC, ASIC |
| Minimum deposit | $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account) | Not published |
| Spreads from | 0.1 pips (variable, SWFX marketplace) | Not published |
| Commission | USD 35 per USD 1 million traded on currency pairs (volume commission per opening or closing trade; lower with higher deposits or volume) | No commission on CFD trades (cost is in the spread) |
| Max leverage | Up to 1:200 on business days (1:60 at weekends; Dukascopy Bank SA) | 1:30 on forex CFDs for retail clients |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfers, Payment cards, Skrill, Neteller, Bitcoins, Ether, Tether | Same method used to deposit |
| 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 · Plus500 review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is Dukascopy or Plus500 better?
Plus500 has the higher TFB Score (71/100 vs 67/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are Dukascopy and Plus500 regulated?
Dukascopy: FINMA. Plus500: FCA, CySEC, ASIC. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, Dukascopy or Plus500?
Dukascopy holds 1 tier-1 licence (FINMA); Plus500 holds 3 (FCA, CySEC and ASIC). Tier-1 regulators have the strictest rules on client money. Your protection depends on which company opens your account.
Do Dukascopy and Plus500 offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Dukascopy: JForex 4, MetaTrader 4. Plus500: Plus500 WebTrader, Plus500 app.
What is the maximum leverage at Dukascopy and Plus500?
Dukascopy: Up to 1:200 on business days (1:60 at weekends; Dukascopy Bank SA). Plus500: 1:30 on forex CFDs for retail clients. 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