DEGIRO vs Swissquote

DEGIRO vs Swissquote Comparison Table 2025
DEGIRO	Swissquote
Review 1.8	Review 4
Traders from US not accepted	Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers
DEGIRO is a Netherlands-headquartered broker with millions of users and authorization from leading regulators, including the BaFin and FCA. Clients can access global exchanges anytime, anywhere, and on any device. DEGIRO offers stock trading with exceptionally low fees and a huge range of markets. DEGIRO are not CFD brokers and do not offer CFDs.	Established in 1996, Swissquote is a Switzerland-based bank and broker that offers online trading on an industry beating three million products, from forex and CFDs to futures, options and bonds. Highly trusted, it has built a strong reputation through innovative trading solutions, from becoming the first bank to offer crypto trading in 2017 to more recently launching fractional shares and its Invest Easy service.
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Comment by Reviewer
"Degiro is perfect for low-cost stock trading on US, UK and European markets with a straightforward platform and app. Casual investors will appreciate that there are no inactivity fees while long-term traders will rate the wide selection of ETFs."	"Swissquote is an excellent choice for active traders looking for a customizable platform, such as its CXFD, which integrates Autochartist for automated chart analysis to aid trading decisions. However, its average fees and steep $1,000 minimum deposit might make it less accessible for beginner traders."
Pros
Low minimum deposit Multiple account currencies Commission-free stock trading Access 50 exchanges in 30 countries Beginner-friendly platform and app Regulated by BaFin and FCA No inactivity fee 90+ global awards 2+ million users	Swissquote is highly trusted owing to its position as a bank, its listing on the Swiss stock exchange, and authorization from trusted bodies like FINMA in Switzerland, FCA in the UK, and CSSF in Luxembourg. Swissquote is built for fast-paced trading strategies like day trading, scalping and high-frequency trading with 9ms average execution speeds, a 98% fill ratio, and FIX API. Swissquote supports powerful platforms for day trading, such as MetaTrader 4/5 and its own CFXD (previously known as Advanced Trader) which impressed during testing with customizable layouts and access to advanced charting tools and technical indicators. Swissquote provides advanced research services like Autochartist for technical analysis and integration of real-time news from Dow Jones. Its proprietary Market Talk videos and Morning News reports deliver expert analysis daily, appealing to active traders.
Cons
No copy trading No demo account No MT4 integration No CFD trading Few payment methods	Swissquote primarily caters to pro and high-net-worth clients, with high minimum deposit requirements (eg $1,000 for Standard accounts), making it less suited for smaller traders who can find higher leverage at the growing number of brokers with no minimum deposit. Analysis shows Swissquote’s fees are on the high side, with forex spreads starting at 1.3 pips on Standard accounts, compared to 0.0 pips at brokers like Pepperstone or IC Markets. Transaction fees for non-Swiss stocks and ETFs can also add up for frequent traders. Unlike brokers such as eToro with social trading features, Swissquote lacks tools for community engagement or copying successful traders, limiting its appeal for those who value peer-to-peer learning.
Awards
Best Online Broker - Qualebroker 2022 (Italy) Best Broker For ETFs And Investment Funds - Qualebroker 2022 (Italy) Best Discount Broker - Broker Chooser 2022 (UK) Best Broker For Stock Trading - Broker Chooser 2022 (UK)	Top Innovative Companies 2025 – Statista ETF Online Broker of the Year 2024 – Swiss ETF Awards World’s Most Trustworthy Companies 2024 – Statista
Instruments
Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Futures, Options, Warrants	CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Bonds, Options, Futures, ETFs, Crypto (location dependent)
Demo Account
No	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0	$1,000
Trading Platforms
Own	CFXD MT4 MT5 AutoChartist TradingCentral
Payment Methods
Sofort Trustly Wire Transfer	Credit Card Debit Card Mastercard Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
Variable	0.01 Lots
Regulator
BaFin, FCA, AFM	FCA, FINMA, CSSF, DFSA, SFC, MAS, MFSA, CySEC, FSCA
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
Margin Rate
4%
STP Account
No	Yes
ECN Account
No	No
DMA Account
Yes	Yes
MAM Account
No	Yes
PAMM Account
No	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	Yes
Robo Advisor
No	Yes
Negative Balance Protection
Yes	Yes
Market Maker
No	Yes
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
No	Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS, Android & Windows	iOS & Android
App Review
	The Swissquote app, refined over the years, combines banking and trading, giving you instant access to an industry-leading selection of more than three million instruments, including stocks, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. It goes beyond most trading apps we’ve tested – providing a comprehensive financial app, complete with dynamic charts and unique features.
Android App Rating
	3.4
iOS App Rating
	4.5
Auto Trading
	Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader and FIX API solutions
Copy Trading
No	No
Social Trading
No	No
Trade Signals
	Integrated in CFXD
VPS Hosting
No	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
Yes	Yes
Custodial Account
Yes	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
$0	$0
Islamic Account
No	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP SEK NOK DKK CHF PLN CZK	USD EUR GBP CAD AUD NZD JPY ZAR TRY SEK NOK CHF HKD SGD PLN AED SAR HUF THB QAR MXN
Stock Exchanges
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Borsa Italiana Chicago Mercantile Exchange Deutsche Boerse Euronext Hong Kong Stock Exchange London Stock Exchange Nasdaq New York Stock Exchange SIX Swiss Exchange Tokyo Commodity Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange	Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Borsa Italiana CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Deutsche Boerse Dubai Financial Market Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hong Kong Stock Exchange IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group London Stock Exchange Nasdaq Nasdaq Nordic & Baltics New York Stock Exchange S&P 500 SIX Swiss Exchange
Commodities
Aluminium Coffee Cannabis Copper Cotton Gasoline Gold Livestock Oil Silver	Cocoa Coffee Copper Gasoline Gold Natural Gas Oil Palladium Platinum Precious Metals Silver Soybeans Sugar
CFD Trading
CFD trading not offered	Swissquote has emerged as a dependable CFD broker, providing short-term trading opportunities on an extensive selection of global markets with fast execution, its intuitive CFXD platform alongside MetaTrader, plus insights from trusted third parties like Autochartist and Trading Central.
Leverage
	1:100 (Retail), 1:400 (Pro)
FTSE Spread
N/A	0.9
GBPUSD Spread
N/A	1.7
Oil Spread
N/A	0.03
Stocks Spread
N/A (Flat fee applies)	N/A
Forex Trading
Forex trading not offered	Swissquote offers compelling conditions for active forex traders, with an extensive range of 80+ currency pairs, plus ultra-fast execution speeds averaging 9ms and access to the industry’s favorite MT4 software.
GBPUSD Spread
N/A	1.7
EURUSD Spread
N/A	1.3
EURGBP Spread
N/A	1.5
Assets
	80+
Cryptocurrency
Crypto trading not offered	Swissquote has evolved into a leading crypto provider, expanding its offerings to include over 30 digital tokens, as well as its own SQX exchange, crypto staking, plus custodian services for professional traders. And all of this from one of the most trusted, well-regulated brands in the crypto space.
Spread
	71 BTC (Prime Account)
Coins
	BTC ETH USDT USDC XRP SOL AVAX ATOM ENS ONDO ICP NEAR IMC RNDR GRT LDO ALGO DOT ADA XTZ APE LINK POL GALA SAND AXS MANA DOGE UNI FIL MKR CHZ AAVE COMP XLM ENJ BCH LTC ZRX BNT EOS AUDIO ETC HBAR
Crypto Lending
No	Yes
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	Yes
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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