Dukascopy vs Vantage 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
Vantage has the higher TFB Score (89/100 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.
Vantage is a CFD broker offering MT4, MT5, TradingView and the Vantage App, with Standard STP, RAW ECN, PRO ECN and Cent accounts, operating through entities regulated by ASIC, the FCA, FSCA, the FSC Mauritius and the VFSC.
72.65% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| Item | Dukascopy | Vantage |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 67/100 | 89/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 25/351 tier-1 regulator (FINMA), client money kept apart | 32/35▲2 tier-1 regulators (ASIC, FCA), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 13/25Spreads from 0.1 pips; commission not published | 21/25▲All-in cost from 0.60 pips |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 16/20Minimum deposit $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account), 6 deposit methods, 5 withdrawal methods | 18/20▲Minimum deposit $50 (Standard STP and RAW ECN; PRO ECN $10,000), 6 deposit methods, 2 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 13/20MT4; leverage up to 1:200 on business days (1:60 at weekends; Dukascopy Bank SA) | 18/20▲MT4, MT5, TradingView; leverage up to 1000:1 (depending on account equity; eligible countries only) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FINMA | ASIC, FCA, FSCA, FSC Mauritius, VFSC |
| Minimum deposit | $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account) | $50 (Standard STP and RAW ECN; PRO ECN $10,000) |
| Spreads from | 0.1 pips (variable, SWFX marketplace) | 0.0 pips (RAW ECN and PRO ECN); 1.0 pip (Standard STP) |
| Commission | USD 35 per USD 1 million traded on currency pairs (volume commission per opening or closing trade; lower with higher deposits or volume) | $3 per lot per side (RAW ECN; $6 round turn; PRO ECN from USD$1.50 per side; Standard STP none) |
| Max leverage | Up to 1:200 on business days (1:60 at weekends; Dukascopy Bank SA) | up to 1000:1 (depending on account equity; eligible countries only) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfers, Payment cards, Skrill, Neteller, Bitcoins, Ether, Tether | Return to source (same method as deposit), Bank wire |
| Retail accounts losing money | 75.14% | 72.65% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: Dukascopy review · Vantage review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is Dukascopy or Vantage better?
Vantage has the higher TFB Score (89/100 vs 67/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are Dukascopy and Vantage regulated?
Dukascopy: FINMA. Vantage: ASIC, FCA, FSCA, FSC Mauritius, VFSC. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, Dukascopy or Vantage?
Dukascopy holds 1 tier-1 licence (FINMA); Vantage holds 2 (ASIC 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 Vantage?
Dukascopy: $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account). Vantage: $50 (Standard STP and RAW ECN; PRO ECN $10,000). Vantage asks for less to start.
Which has tighter spreads, Dukascopy or Vantage?
Published spreads start from 0.1 pips (variable, SWFX marketplace) at Dukascopy and 0.0 pips (RAW ECN and PRO ECN); 1.0 pip (Standard STP) at Vantage; 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), Vantage $3 per lot per side (RAW ECN; $6 round turn; PRO ECN from USD$1.50 per side; Standard STP none).
Do Dukascopy and Vantage offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4. Dukascopy: JForex 4, MetaTrader 4. Vantage: MT4, MT5, TradingView, Vantage App.
What is the maximum leverage at Dukascopy and Vantage?
Dukascopy: Up to 1:200 on business days (1:60 at weekends; Dukascopy Bank SA). Vantage: up to 1000:1 (depending on account equity; eligible countries only). Leverage depends on the company that opens your account and on your country.
How many retail accounts lose money at Dukascopy and Vantage?
Dukascopy states 75.14% and Vantage states 72.65% 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