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Swissquote vs ThinkMarkets

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

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.

ThinkMarketsTrust 8.5/10
ASIC
FCA
CySEC
FSCA

AU/UK broker since 2010. ThinkTrader proprietary platform plus MT4/MT5. Strong global presence with offices in 8 countries.

Quick verdict

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

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureSwissquoteThinkMarkets
Trust score8.98.5
RegulatorsFINMA, FCA, MAS, SFC, DFSAASIC, FCA, CySEC, FSCA, JFSA, FSA-Japan
HeadquartersGland, Switzerland
Founded1996
Min deposit$1,000$0.00
Max leverage1:1001:500
EUR/USD spread1.30 pips0.10 pips
Commission per lot$0.00$7
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

Swissquote is best for

Swing traders
High-volume traders

ThinkMarkets is best for

Multi-platform traders
No-deposit-required starters
AU residents