Swissquote Review 2026
Full Swissquote review for Singapore traders — regulation, spreads, fees and our honest verdict.
Regulation in Singapore
| Regulator | MAS MAS — Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) |
| Licence Number | 200916272W |
| Regulated Entity | Swissquote Pte Ltd |
| Max Leverage (Forex) | 1:20 |
| Minimum Deposit | $1000 |
| EUR/USD Spread | From 1.3 pips |
| Instruments | 3,000,000+ |
| Platforms | Advanced Trader, MT4, MT5 |
| Copy Trading | ✗ |
| Real Stocks | ✓ |
| Inactivity fee | Inactivity fee: CHF10/month after 12 months |
Verdict
Regulated by MAS (licence 200916272W). Minimum deposit $1000. In Singapore: maximum forex leverage 1:20.
About Swissquote
Swissquote was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Gland, Switzerland. The broker offers 3,000,000 tradeable instruments including forex pairs, CFDs on stocks, indices and commodities. Swissquote is publicly listed on the SWX:SQN. It is regulated across multiple jurisdictions with a primary licence held by Swissquote Pte Ltd under MAS.
In Singapore, Swissquote operates as Swissquote Pte Ltd, authorised by MAS under licence number 200916272W. Singapore traders are subject to a maximum leverage of 1:20 on forex pairs under MAS rules.
Trading Platforms
Pros
- MAS regulated — licence 200916272W
- 3,000,000+ instruments to trade
- Negative balance protection in Singapore
- Platforms: Advanced Trader, MT4, MT5
- Real stock ownership (not CFD)
Cons
- Inactivity fee: CHF10/month after 12 months
- 76% of retail clients lose money
- CFD trading — you do not own the underlying asset
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Swissquote regulated?
Swissquote holds MAS licence 200916272W, issued to the regulated entity {entity}. This is a real, verifiable licence recorded in the official MAS public register.
What is the minimum deposit for Swissquote in Singapore?
The minimum deposit is $1000. This is the amount required to open a live trading account for traders in Singapore under MAS regulation.
What leverage does Swissquote offer in Singapore?
In Singapore, Swissquote offers maximum forex leverage of 1:20 under MAS rules. Higher leverage may be available through offshore-regulated entities.
Is Swissquote safe to trade with?
Swissquote is regulated by MAS, which requires segregated client funds, negative balance protection and independent audits. Regulation does not eliminate trading risk, but it provides meaningful investor protection.
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