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Swissquote vs ATFX : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Swissquote
ATFX
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
STP
ECN
Years of Existence / Established Year
1996
2017
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
610,000 accounts
254,000 +
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
FINMA CySEC FCA, DFSA
FCA FSCA ASIC SCA , FSC, FSA CySEC FSC Seychelles FSA SFC
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
No major awards listed
Best Global Forex Broker 2024 Best Global Forex Chairman 2024 Best Forex MT4 Broker - Asia 2024 in Global Brand Magazin Awards 2024 Most trusted forex broker in Asia 2023 in FAME awards
Security Measures
FSCS
ATFX Client funds insurance up to USD1,000,000,
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
No
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
Yes
Yes (Not for professional clients)
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
9000+ Markets including ETNs
300+ instruments 15+ US, European & Asian stock indices, shares
Currency Pairs
Yes
Yes
Commodities
Yes
Yes
Indices
Yes
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
Yes
Yes
CFDs
Yes
Yes
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
Yes
Yes
Options
Yes
Yes
Futures
Yes
Yes
Bonds
Yes
No
Mutual Funds
Yes
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
Yes
No
Precious Metals
Yes
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
Yes
No
Equities
Yes
No
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
Yes
Yes
MT5
Yes
Yes
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
Yes
Copy Trading
Yes
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
CFXD Swissquote App
ATFX Mobile Trading App
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Standard Premium Prime Professional
Micro, Classic, Premium, Raw
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
No
Minimum Deposit
€0
$100
Leverage Available
1:100- 1 : 400
1:400
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Varies by instrument
30 lots maximum trade
Commission (per account type)
€0
Raw- 7 USD per lot
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners
Beginners & experienced
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Wire Transfer Credit/ Debit cards
Bank transfers Credit card Debit card E-Wallets
Withdrawal Methods
Wire Transfer Credit/ Debit cards
Bank transfers Credit card Debit card E-Wallets
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
Neteller Skrill Perfect money
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
AI generated sentiment analylsis Portfolio performance chart Recurring orders & Securities lending Stress test tool, ESG feature
Tools MT4 & MT5 ATFX Copytrade Trading Central Autochartist ATFX Support & Resistance Indicator MT4 Indicators Position size calculators
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Stocks - 0.1%, ETFs - 0.1%, Options / Futures - 2 Euro per contract, OTC Orders/ Grey market / other markets: 0.50%, minimum 100 currencies, Cryptocurrencies- €25 - 10,000 - 1%, Mutual funds - €24.95 minimum commission
Spread- starts from 0.0 to 2.8 pips
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Variable
Variable
Per Lot Fees
0.00 pips
NA
Options Contract Fees
€0.85 per transaction
NA
Futures Contract Fees
NA
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
NA
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
NA
Maximum Leverage
1:400
1:400
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
NA
$0
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
Others- 0.25%Mutual funds - 0.5%
$0
Advisory Fees
€0
$0
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
Yes
NA
Statement or Document Fee
EUWAX Market - 0.1%
NA
Account Opening Fee
€0
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
Quarterly Custody Fees for Cash Asset 0 to 50,000 CHF - 20 CHFAccount fees for precious metal account balances - 0.25%
$0
Deposit Fee
Bank / Post wire transfer - Free Crediting of cheques - 30 CHF Card deposits - 1.9% (Switzerland & Europe)/0% rest
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
UK - 0.5%
0
Withdrawal Fee
Wire transfer - Payment fees changes based on currency
5 Euro/USD charged for withdrawals below 100 EUR/USD
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
No
Yes
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
Forex Opening Hours: 8:00 - 18:00 CET. Monday to FridayForex dealing desk Opening hours: From 23:00 Sunday to 23:00 Friday CET
24x5 forex trading hours Sydney - 10pm to 7am summer session. 11pm to 8am winter session. Tokyo - 11pm to 8am summer session. 12pm to 9am winter session. London - 7am to 4pm summer session. 8am to 5pm winter session. New York - 12pm to 9pm summer session. 1am to 10pm winter session.
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
8:00 - 22:00 CET Monday to Friday
24x5
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Phone: +41 44 825 88 88 Forex: +41 44 825 87 87 E-mail: [email protected] Forex dealing desk: +41 22 999 94 76
E mail: mailto:[email protected] Line:Taiwan 00801127901 Thailand 1800012752
Support Languages
9+
10+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Chemin de la Cretaux 33 P.O. Box 1032 1196 Gland
1st Floor, 32 Cornhill, London EC3V 3SG, United Kingdom
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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