Skilling review
Trust 8.2/10Scandinavian-built broker (CySEC and FSA-Seychelles regulated) with a clean modern platform and cTrader integration. Premium account spreads from 0.1 pips with $3.50 commission, and Nordic clients can verify with BankID for instant onboarding.
CySEC
FSA-Seychelles
HQ Limassol, Cyprus
Est. 2016
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At a glance
Min deposit
$100
Max leverage
1:500
EUR/USD spread
0.70 pips
Commission
$4/lot
Pros
- CySEC regulation with EU passport
- cTrader available alongside Skilling Trader and MT4
- Premium account spreads from 0.1 pips
- Modern intuitive UI
- Nordic BankID verification for instant onboarding
Cons
- €100 minimum on Standard, €5,000 on Premium
- No MT5 platform
- Smaller broker (founded 2016)
- No US clients
- Limited instrument range vs larger brokers
Account types
| Account | Available | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Raw / ECN spread | Scalpers, algo traders, high-volume | |
| Standard | All-in spreads, simpler costs | |
| Swap-free / Islamic | Swing traders, religious requirements |
Platform support
| Platform | Supported |
|---|---|
| cTrader | |
| MetaTrader 4 | |
| MetaTrader 5 | |
| TradingView | |
| Proprietary |
Trading costs
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| EUR/USD avg spread | 0.70 pips |
| Commission per standard lot | $4 round-trip |
| Swap fees competitive? | |
| Withdrawal speed | 24 hours |
| Deposit methods | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller, Trustly |
| Base currencies | USD, EUR, GBP |
Best for
Beginners
Day traders
Scalpers