RoboForex vs Swissquote 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
Swissquote has the higher TFB Score (71/100 vs 60/100).
RoboForex Ltd is registered with the Financial Services Commission of Belize (licence 9759600, an offshore regulator) and offers Pro, ProCent, ECN and Prime accounts on MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and R StocksTrader.
75.85% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Swissquote serves UK clients through Swissquote Ltd (FCA 562170), part of the Swiss-listed Swissquote banking group, with Premium, Prime and Elite forex and CFD accounts on MetaTrader 4 and 5.
78.23% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| Item | RoboForex | Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 60/100 | 71/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 11/35Strongest licence FSC Belize (tier 3) | 28/35▲1 tier-1 regulator (FCA), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 15/25Spreads from 0 pips; commission not published | 22/25▲All-in cost from 0.00 pips, no commission |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 18/20▲Minimum deposit $10 (ECN account), 4 deposit methods, 4 withdrawal methods | 9/20Minimum deposit USD 1,000 or the same in EUR, GBP or CHF (Premium account), 1 deposit method, 1 withdrawal method |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20▲MT4, MT5; leverage up to 1:2000 (Pro and ProCent accounts; ECN up to 1:500, Prime up to 1:300; RoboForex Ltd, FSC Belize) | 12/20MT4, MT5 |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FSC Belize | FCA |
| Minimum deposit | $10 (ECN account) | USD 1,000 or the same in EUR, GBP or CHF (Premium account) |
| Spreads from | 0 pips (ECN and Prime; Pro and ProCent floating from 1.3 points) | 0.0 pips (Elite account; Prime from 0.6 pips, Premium from 1.3 pips) |
| Commission | ECN: depends on traded volume; Pro and ProCent: 0% | EUR 2,5 per side per lot traded (Elite account; Premium and Prime have zero commissions) |
| Max leverage | Up to 1:2000 (Pro and ProCent accounts; ECN up to 1:500, Prime up to 1:300; RoboForex Ltd, FSC Belize) | Not published |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank payments, Electronic payments, Bank cards, QR & Vouchers | Online forms in the 'Payments & Transfers' section |
| Retail accounts losing money | 75.85% | 78.23% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: RoboForex review · Swissquote review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is RoboForex or Swissquote better?
Swissquote has the higher TFB Score (71/100 vs 60/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are RoboForex and Swissquote regulated?
RoboForex: FSC Belize. Swissquote: FCA. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, RoboForex or Swissquote?
RoboForex holds no tier-1 licence; Swissquote holds 1 (FCA). Tier-1 regulators have the strictest rules on client money. Your protection depends on which company opens your account.
What is the minimum deposit at RoboForex and Swissquote?
RoboForex: $10 (ECN account). Swissquote: USD 1,000 or the same in EUR, GBP or CHF (Premium account).
Which has tighter spreads, RoboForex or Swissquote?
Published spreads start from 0 pips (ECN and Prime; Pro and ProCent floating from 1.3 points) at RoboForex and 0.0 pips (Elite account; Prime from 0.6 pips, Premium from 1.3 pips) at Swissquote; commission: RoboForex ECN: depends on traded volume; Pro and ProCent: 0%, Swissquote EUR 2,5 per side per lot traded (Elite account; Premium and Prime have zero commissions).
Do RoboForex and Swissquote offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. RoboForex: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, R StocksTrader, MobileTrader, WebTrader. Swissquote: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5.
How many retail accounts lose money at RoboForex and Swissquote?
RoboForex states 75.85% and Swissquote states 78.23% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with them.
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Forex trading at these brokers is done through CFDs (contracts for difference): you trade on the price moving up or down, without owning the currency itself.Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read the full risk warning