OANDA vs Swissquote 2026
By Akash · Facts re-checked (UTC)
Here is how OANDA and Swissquote compare on regulation, costs and platforms.
OANDA Europe Limited is authorised and regulated by the FCA (FRN 542574) and offers forex and CFDs on OANDA web and mobile, MT4, MT5 and TradingView.
76.6% 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
| OANDA | Swissquote | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | FCA | FCA |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum deposit (OANDA Europe Limited, UK) | USD 1,000 (Standard tier) |
| Spreads from | 0.6 pips EUR/USD (UK) | EUR/USD 1.7 pips (Standard), 1.4 (Premium), 1.1 (Prime, USD 50,000 minimum) |
| Max leverage | – | 1:100 standard leverage (international site) |
| Platforms | OANDA webOANDA mobile | CFXD |
| Retail accounts losing money | 76.6% | – |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: OANDA review · Swissquote review.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum deposit at OANDA and Swissquote?
OANDA: No minimum deposit (OANDA Europe Limited, UK). Swissquote: USD 1,000 (Standard tier).
Are OANDA and Swissquote regulated?
OANDA: FCA. Swissquote: FCA.
Which has tighter spreads, OANDA or Swissquote?
Published spreads start from 0.6 pips EUR/USD (UK) at OANDA and EUR/USD 1.7 pips (Standard), 1.4 (Premium), 1.1 (Prime, USD 50,000 minimum) at Swissquote.
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