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FBS vs Swissquote

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

FBSTrust 7.5/10
ASIC
CySEC
FSC-Belize

High-leverage broker with a $1 cent account and 1:3000 offshore leverage. Heavy promotional and rebate presence in Asia and Latin America, with ASIC and CySEC entities for regulated access.

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: FBS is tighter on EUR/USD.

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureFBSSwissquote
Trust score7.58.9
RegulatorsASIC, CySEC, FSC-BelizeFINMA, FCA, MAS, SFC, DFSA
HeadquartersBelizeGland, Switzerland
Founded20091996
Min deposit$1$1,000
Max leverage1:30001:100
EUR/USD spread0.90 pips1.30 pips
Commission per lot$0.00$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, Skrill, Neteller, CryptoBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller, CryptoBank Wire
Withdrawal speed24h24h
Base currenciesUSD, EURUSD, EUR, GBP, CHF

FBS is best for

Beginners
High-volume traders
Day traders

Swissquote is best for

Swing traders
High-volume traders