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BDSwiss is a forex and CFD broker founded in 2012, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. It is regulated by CySEC (licence 199/13), FSC (licence C118023331). The EUR/USD spread starts from 1.5 pips on a spread-only market-maker model — no separate commission, costs are built into the spread. The minimum deposit is $100. The broker offers 250+ tradable instruments. MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 are available. This page shows verified regulation data, a full trade cost breakdown, and how BDSwiss compares to 100 other brokers on real trading fees.
| Regulator | Licence number | Legal entity | Max leverage | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CySEC Tier 2 — Standard |
199/13 |
BDS Markets | 30:1 | CY, DE, FR, ES, IT, NL, PL, AT, BE, PT +18 more |
| FSC Tier 3 — Offshore |
C118023331 |
BDSwiss Ltd | 500:1 | IL, ZA, AE, SA, IN, NG, KE, EG, BR, MX +23 more |
| Hold duration | Spread cost | Commission | Swap (est.) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intraday (no overnight) | $15.00 | $0.00 | — | $15.00 |
| 1 night | $15.00 | $0.00 | $6.50 | $21.50 |
| 3 nights | $15.00 | $0.00 | $19.50 | $34.50 |
| 1 week | $15.00 | $0.00 | $45.50 | $60.50 |
| 1 month | $15.00 | $0.00 | $195.00 | $210.00 |
Swap rates are industry-typical estimates. Actual overnight rates vary per broker and change with interest rates. Commission is estimated from spread profile (Market Maker).
| Rank | Broker | Spread | Spread $ | Commission | Swap (est.) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepperstone | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 2 | IC Markets | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 3 | FP Markets | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 4 | Exness | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 5 | Tickmill | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 6 | Eightcap | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 7 | RoboForex | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 8 | LiteFinance | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 89 | BDSwiss | 1.5 pips | $15.00 | $0.00 | $6.50 | $21.50 |
| MetaTrader | MT4 & MT5 available |
| Copy trading | No |
| Real stock ownership | No (CFD only) |
| Retail loss rate | 76% of retail accounts lose money |
| Inactivity fee | USD10/month after 3 months |
| Headquarters | Zurich, Switzerland |
| Founded | 2012 |
Data sourced from official regulator registers (FCA, ASIC, CySEC, MAS and others), verified 2026-09-15. Spread figures are typical/minimum and may differ on live accounts. Trade cost estimates use standard lot sizes and typical industry swap rates. This page does not constitute financial advice. Read full BDSwiss review →