Plus500 vs Swissquote 2026
By Akash · Facts re-checked (UTC)
Here is how Plus500 and Swissquote compare on regulation, costs and platforms.
Plus500 offers CFDs through its own WebTrader and app via entities regulated by the FCA, CySEC and ASIC.
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
| Plus500 | Swissquote | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | FCA, CySEC, ASIC | FCA |
| Minimum deposit | – | USD 1,000 (Standard tier) |
| Spreads from | – | EUR/USD 1.7 pips (Standard), 1.4 (Premium), 1.1 (Prime, USD 50,000 minimum) |
| Max leverage | 1:30 on forex CFDs for retail clients | 1:100 standard leverage (international site) |
| Platforms | Plus500 WebTraderPlus500 app | CFXD |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: Plus500 review · Swissquote review.
Frequently asked questions
Are Plus500 and Swissquote regulated?
Plus500: FCA, CySEC, ASIC. Swissquote: FCA.
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