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Exness vs Swissquote

Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Exness and Swissquote.

ExnessTrust 8.5/10
CySEC
FCA
FSCA
FSC-Seychelles

Massive global broker with industry-best instant withdrawals. Extreme leverage available (up to 1:Unlimited on some accounts). Strong in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

SwissquoteTrust 8.9/10
FINMA
FCA
MAS
SFC

Swiss bank-grade broker offering forex and CFDs alongside traditional banking. FINMA-regulated and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange — a premium choice for security-focused traders willing to accept higher entry costs.

Quick verdict

  • Trust: Swissquote has the higher trust score.
  • EUR/USD spread: Exness is tighter on EUR/USD.

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureExnessSwissquote
Trust score8.58.9
RegulatorsCySEC, FCA, FSCA, FSC-Seychelles, CBCSFINMA, FCA, MAS, SFC, DFSA
HeadquartersGland, Switzerland
Founded1996
Min deposit$10$1,000
Max leverage1:20001:100
EUR/USD spread0.30 pips1.30 pips
Commission per lot$7$0.00
Raw spread account
Standard account
Swap-free account
cTrader
MT4
MT5
TradingView
Scalping allowed
EAs / algo allowed
Hedging allowed
Copy trading
Deposit methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire
Withdrawal speed24h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, CHF

Exness is best for

Asian traders
High-leverage traders
Frequent withdrawal users

Swissquote is best for

Swing traders
High-volume traders