IG vs Swissquote 2026
By Akash · Facts re-checked (UTC)
Here is how IG and Swissquote compare on regulation, costs and platforms.
IG Markets Ltd is authorised and regulated by the FCA (FRN 195355) and offers CFDs and spread bets on its own platform plus MT4, MT5, TradingView and ProRealTime.
70% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
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
| IG | Swissquote | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | FCA | FCA |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum balance to open an account | USD 1,000 (Standard tier) |
| Spreads from | 0.6 pips EUR/USD (MT4, UK) | EUR/USD 1.7 pips (Standard), 1.4 (Premium), 1.1 (Prime, USD 50,000 minimum) |
| Commission | Commission-free on MT4 forex | – |
| Max leverage | 30:1 on major forex pairs for retail clients (IG Markets Ltd, UK, 3.33% margin) | 1:100 standard leverage (international site) |
| Platforms | IG web platformIG app | CFXD |
| Retail accounts losing money | 70% | – |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: IG review · Swissquote review.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum deposit at IG and Swissquote?
IG: No minimum balance to open an account. Swissquote: USD 1,000 (Standard tier).
Are IG and Swissquote regulated?
IG: FCA. Swissquote: FCA.
Which has tighter spreads, IG or Swissquote?
Published spreads start from 0.6 pips EUR/USD (MT4, UK) at IG and EUR/USD 1.7 pips (Standard), 1.4 (Premium), 1.1 (Prime, USD 50,000 minimum) at Swissquote; commission: IG Commission-free on MT4 forex, Swissquote none listed.
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