Global Prime vs Swissquote 2026
By Akash · Facts re-checked (UTC)
Here is how Global Prime and Swissquote compare on regulation, costs and platforms.
Global Prime is authorised by ASIC under AFSL 385620 and operates offshore entities in Vanuatu and Seychelles, with no minimum deposit and Standard and Raw accounts.
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
| Global Prime | Swissquote | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | ASIC, FSA Seychelles | FCA |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum deposit (payment methods may have their own) | USD 1,000 (Standard tier) |
| Spreads from | – | EUR/USD 1.7 pips (Standard), 1.4 (Premium), 1.1 (Prime, USD 50,000 minimum) |
| Commission | Standard $0; Raw $3.5 per side | – |
| Max leverage | Adjustable 1:30 to 1:1000 (offshore entity) | 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: Global Prime review · Swissquote review.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum deposit at Global Prime and Swissquote?
Global Prime: No minimum deposit (payment methods may have their own). Swissquote: USD 1,000 (Standard tier).
Are Global Prime and Swissquote regulated?
Global Prime: ASIC, FSA Seychelles. Swissquote: FCA.
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