Swissquote vs ThinkMarkets
By Akash · Facts re-checked (UTC)
Here is how Swissquote and ThinkMarkets compare on regulation, costs and platforms. See the table for regulators, costs and platforms.
| Swissquote | ThinkMarkets | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | FCA | FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSCA |
| 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) | 0.0 pips (ThinkZero); 0.4 pips (Standard) |
| Commission | – | ThinkZero: USD 7 per round turn lot on forex and metals; Standard: none |
| Max leverage | 1:100 standard leverage (international site) | – |
| Platforms | CFXD, TradingView, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 | ThinkTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView (ThinkTrader accounts only) |
Full reviews: Swissquote review · ThinkMarkets review
Frequently asked questions
Are Swissquote and ThinkMarkets regulated?
Swissquote: FCA. ThinkMarkets: FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSCA.
Which has tighter spreads, Swissquote or ThinkMarkets?
Published spreads start from EUR/USD 1.7 pips (Standard), 1.4 (Premium), 1.1 (Prime, USD 50,000 minimum) at Swissquote and 0.0 pips (ThinkZero); 0.4 pips (Standard) at ThinkMarkets; commission: Swissquote none listed, ThinkMarkets ThinkZero: USD 7 per round turn lot on forex and metals; Standard: none.
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