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Swissquote vs ATFX : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

Swissquote

Swissquote

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ATFX

ATFX

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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 +


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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)


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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

Yes

Yes (only in ETFs)

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

Yes

No

Precious Metals

Yes

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

Yes

No

Equities

Yes

No


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

Yes

Yes

MT5

Yes

Yes

cTrader

No

No

Social Trading

No

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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

No

Yes


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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.


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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+


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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


At TradingCritique, we don't just list brokers. We test, compare, and simplify your decision-making. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, our data-driven comparisons are built to match your trading style and region. Learn how we Evaluate a broker.
While Swissquote maintains low trading fees with no minimum deposit, ATFX includes some charges for premium features and certain asset trades, making Swissquote the better option for budget-focused traders.
Swissquote gets you trading faster thanks to its minimal entry barriers. In comparison, ATFX account setup is slower but includes extra layers of financial screening and suitability assessments.
Swissquote excels in real-time trade execution with minimal latency, whereas ATFX complements its execution with strong analytical modules and educational support within the platform.
If you're after professional-grade platforms, Swissquote may be ideal. For casual investors, ATFX offers a low-barrier entry.