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Global Prime vs Swissquote : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Global Prime
Swissquote
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Market maker broker
STP
Years of Existence / Established Year
2010
1996
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
No information
610,000 accounts
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
ASIC and VFSC
FINMA CySEC FCA, DFSA
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
No major awards listed
No major awards listed
Security Measures
No compensation scheme
FSCS
SSL Encryption / 2FA
No
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
Yes
Yes
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
150+ Financial assets
9000+ Markets including ETNs
Currency Pairs
Yes
Yes
Commodities
Yes
Yes
Indices
Yes
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
Yes
Yes
CFDs
Yes
Yes
ETFs
No
Yes
Stocks
No
Yes
Options
No
Yes
Futures
No
Yes
Bonds
Yes
Yes
Mutual Funds
No
Yes
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
Yes
Precious Metals
No
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
Yes
Equities
No
Yes
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
Yes
Yes
MT5
No
Yes
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
No
Copy Trading
No
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
No
CFXD Swissquote App
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Standard and Raw account
Standard Premium Prime Professional
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
No
Minimum Deposit
$0
€0
Leverage Available
1:5 to 1:500
1:100- 1 : 400
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
1000 lots
Varies by instrument
Commission (per account type)
Standard: $0, Raw account: $3.5 per lot
€0
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginner traders
Beginners
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Visa, Mastercard, Crypto, Bpay, Bank wire, QR code, Astro pay, Interac,PayID, e-wallets
Wire Transfer Credit/ Debit cards
Withdrawal Methods
Visa, Mastercard, Crypto, Bpay, Bank wire, QR code, Astro pay, Interac,PayID, e-wallets
Wire Transfer Credit/ Debit cards
Other E-Wallets Supported
PayPal, Neteller, Skrill, GATE8, Dragon Pay, VN Pay, FasaPay, Pagsmile, Jeton, Mifinity, XPay, Perfect money
No
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Trading Education, Market Analysis, Webinars, Trading Guides, Video Tutorials, Podcast Market Insights, Blog Trading News and Analysis
AI generated sentiment analylsis Portfolio performance chart Recurring orders & Securities lending Stress test tool, ESG feature
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Crypto: 0.1%, indices, Bonds, and Commodities (excl. Metals): $0, Commission: AUD $7, USD $7, EUR € 6.20, GBP £5.4, SGD $9.50, CAD $9, Standard: 0.9 pips, raw : $3.5
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 (typical, fixed, variable)
Variable
Variable
Per Lot Fees
$3.50
0.00 pips
Options Contract Fees
NA
€0.85 per transaction
Futures Contract Fees
NA
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
$0
NA
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
NA
Maximum Leverage
1:500
1:400
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$0
NA
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
$0
Others- 0.25%Mutual funds - 0.5%
Advisory Fees
NA
€0
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
Yes
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
NA
EUWAX Market - 0.1%
Account Opening Fee
NA
€0
Account Maintenance Fee
NA
Quarterly Custody Fees for Cash Asset 0 to 50,000 CHF - 20 CHFAccount fees for precious metal account balances - 0.25%
Deposit Fee
$0
Bank / Post wire transfer - Free Crediting of cheques - 30 CHF Card deposits - 1.9% (Switzerland & Europe)/0% rest
Currency Conversion Fee
$20-$30
UK - 0.5%
Withdrawal Fee
International bank transfer: $20-$30
Wire transfer - Payment fees changes based on currency
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
No
No
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
24 hours a day, 5 days a week. 5 PM New York on Sunday through to 5 PM New York on Friday
Forex Opening Hours: 8:00 - 18:00 CET. Monday to FridayForex dealing desk Opening hours: From 23:00 Sunday to 23:00 Friday CET
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
24/7
8:00 - 22:00 CET Monday to Friday
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Phone: +61 (2) 8379 3622, E-mail: [email protected], 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
Support Languages
14+
9+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
FMGP Trading Group Pty Ltd Level 10, 627 Chapel St, South Yarra 3141 Australia
Chemin de la Cretaux 33 P.O. Box 1032 1196 Gland
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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