FBS vs Swissquote 2026
By Akash · Facts re-checked (UTC)
Here is how FBS and Swissquote compare on regulation, costs and platforms.
FBS is a forex and CFD broker operated by FBS Markets Inc. under the Financial Services Commission of Belize, offering MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and the FBS app with a $5 minimum deposit.
Swissquote is a Swiss banking group whose forex and CFD service runs on CFXD, TradingView, MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, with its UK entity Swissquote Ltd authorised by the FCA.
Side by side
| FBS | Swissquote | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | FSC (Belize) | FCA |
| Minimum deposit | $5 | USD 1,000 (Standard tier) |
| Spreads from | 0.7 pips (Standard account) | EUR/USD 1.7 pips (Standard), 1.4 (Premium), 1.1 (Prime, USD 50,000 minimum) |
| Max leverage | 1:3000 on forex (FBS Markets Inc., Belize) | 1:100 standard leverage (international site) |
| Platforms | CFXD |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: FBS review · Swissquote review.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum deposit at FBS and Swissquote?
FBS: $5. Swissquote: USD 1,000 (Standard tier).
Are FBS and Swissquote regulated?
FBS: FSC (Belize). Swissquote: FCA.
Which has tighter spreads, FBS or Swissquote?
Published spreads start from 0.7 pips (Standard account) at FBS and EUR/USD 1.7 pips (Standard), 1.4 (Premium), 1.1 (Prime, USD 50,000 minimum) at Swissquote.
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