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

Broker Name

GO Markets

GO Markets

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Swissquote

Swissquote

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Broker Overview

Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)

Both STP and Market maker broker

STP

Years of Existence / Established Year

2006

1996

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

No information

610,000 accounts


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

CySEC, FSC, ASIC

FINMA CySEC FCA, DFSA

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

Most Trusted Global Forex Broker, Asia 2024, Best Global Forex Broker, Asia 2024

No major awards listed

Security Measures

FSCS

FSCS

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

No

Yes


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

1000+ products including Share CFDs, Index CFDs, Treasury CFDs

9000+ Markets including ETNs

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

Yes

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

Yes

Yes

Stocks

Yes

Yes

Options

No

Yes

Futures

No

Yes

Bonds

No

Yes

Mutual Funds

No

Yes

Fractional Shares

No

Yes

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

Yes

Precious Metals

Yes

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

Yes

Equities

No

Yes


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

Yes

Yes

MT5

Yes

Yes

cTrader

Yes

No

Social Trading

Yes

No

Copy Trading

Yes

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

No

CFXD Swissquote App

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes


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Account Types & Conditions

Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)

Go Plus account and standard account

Standard Premium Prime Professional

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

Yes

No

Minimum Deposit

$0

€0

Leverage Available

20:1 to 500:1

1:100- 1 : 400

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

Depends on assets type

Varies by instrument

Commission (per account type)

Plus account- $2.50 per side on FX standard lot, Standard account -$0

€0

Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)

Beginner to experienced traders

Beginners


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Master card, Visa, Skrill, Neteller, Bank Transfer

Wire Transfer Credit/ Debit cards

Withdrawal Methods

Master card, Visa, Skrill, Neteller, Bank Transfer

Wire Transfer Credit/ Debit cards

Other E-Wallets Supported

Skrill, Neteller

No


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)

Trading Education Online Courses, Market Analysis and Insights, Webinars, Trading Guides and eBooks, Video Tutorials, GoMarkets Blog Market News and Analysis, Technical Analysis Reports

AI generated sentiment analylsis Portfolio performance chart Recurring orders & Securities lending Stress test tool, ESG feature


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

Spread starts from 0.0 pips

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)

Typical

Variable

Per Lot Fees

Cryptocurrencies: $10 per lot, Spot Brent and Spot WTI: $15 per lot, FX and metals: $40 per lot, BTC: $50 per lot

0.00 pips

Options Contract Fees

NA

€0.85 per transaction

Futures Contract Fees

NA

NA

Markup Fees on Spread

NA

NA

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

NA

NA

Maximum Leverage

500:1

1:400


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$0

NA

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

$25

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

$0

€0

Account Maintenance Fee

$0

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

Euro:€2.00 per side, Great British Pound: €2.00 per side, New Zealand Dollar: NZ$3.50 per side, United States Dollar: US$2.50 per side

UK - 0.5%

Withdrawal Fee

$0

Wire transfer - Payment fees changes based on currency


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

No

No


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Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

Monday 00:00 to Friday 24:00 (Platform time)

Forex Opening Hours: 8:00 - 18:00 CET. Monday to FridayForex dealing desk Opening hours: From 23:00 Sunday to 23:00 Friday CET


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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)

Call: +230 5869 0074, E-mail: [email protected], Go markets Quick support

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

18+

9+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

Level 7 Office 12, ICONEBENE, Lot B441, Rue de L'Institut, Ebene

Chemin de la Cretaux 33 P.O. Box 1032 1196 Gland

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.
GO Markets is known for competitive pricing on basic trades, especially for beginners. However, Swissquote fee structure, though slightly higher, covers a broader range of services, making it more suitable for active traders.
GO Markets gets you trading faster thanks to its minimal entry barriers. In comparison, Swissquote account setup is slower but includes extra layers of financial screening and suitability assessments.
GO Markets integrates well with algorithmic trading tools and third-party plugins. In contrast, Swissquote emphasizes educational content and built-in research features within its platform.
Advanced users will enjoy GO Markets capabilities, but Swissquote remains a favorite for its streamlined and beginner-centric approach.