FXOpen vs Swissquote: licences compared

Side-by-side view of each broker's licences, regulator tiers and key facts. Remember that protection depends on which entity holds your account.

AttributeFXOpenSwissquote
Licence Score69Strong92Very strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record37
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed
1 ASIC Australia Licensed—
1 MAS Singapore —Licensed
1 FINMA Switzerland —Licensed
1 SFC Hong Kong —Licensed
2 CySEC Cyprus Licensed—
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates —Licensed
2 MFSA Malta —Licensed
2 CSSF Luxembourg —Licensed
Founded20051996
HeadquartersUnited KingdomSwitzerland
TypeForex & CFD brokerTrading bank
Publicly listedNoSIX:SQN
PlatformsMT4, MT5, TradingViewMT4, MT5, Proprietary
Minimum depositUS$1US$1,000
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Frequently asked questions

Is FXOpen or Swissquote better regulated?

Swissquote has the higher Licence Score (92 vs 69), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both FXOpen and Swissquote?

Both are matched to licences from FCA.

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