Interactive Brokers vs Swissquote
By Akash · Facts re-checked (UTC)
Here is how Interactive Brokers and Swissquote compare on regulation, costs and platforms. See the table for regulators, costs and platforms.
| Interactive Brokers | Swissquote | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | FCA, CBI, ASIC | FCA |
| Minimum deposit | No account minimum | USD 1,000 (Standard tier) |
| Spreads from | – | EUR/USD 1.7 pips (Standard), 1.4 (Premium), 1.1 (Prime, USD 50,000 minimum) |
| Commission | 0.08 to 0.20 bps x trade size, tiered by monthly volume; minimum USD 2.00 per order at Tier I | – |
| Max leverage | – | 1:100 standard leverage (international site) |
| Platforms | Trader Workstation (TWS), IBKR Mobile, Client Portal | CFXD, TradingView, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 |
| Retail accounts losing money | 59.7% | – |
Full reviews: Interactive Brokers review · Swissquote review
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum deposit at Interactive Brokers and Swissquote?
Interactive Brokers: No account minimum. Swissquote: USD 1,000 (Standard tier).
Are Interactive Brokers and Swissquote regulated?
Interactive Brokers: FCA, CBI, ASIC. Swissquote: FCA.
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