IG vs Swissquote
Side-by-side broker intelligence across regulation, spreads, fees, platforms, and overall model score. Category winners use transparent heuristics and should be treated as editorial guidance, not investment advice.
4.7
4.5
10 pts
Head to head
Winners by category
Full comparison table
Rating
IG
4.7
Swissquote
4.5
Model score
IG
90
Swissquote
80
Regulation
IG
FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), CFTC/NFA (USA), MAS (Singapore), FINMA (Switzerland), JFSA (Japan), DFSA (Dubai), FMA (New Zealand)
Swissquote
Supervised under stringent Tier-1 banking regulations. Key regulators include the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA, UK), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), and Securities and Futures Commission (SFC, Hong Kong).
Spreads
IG
Spreads start from 0.6 pips on EUR/USD for standard accounts, and down to 0.1 pips via Forex Direct (DMA). High-speed execution with smart order routing.
Swissquote
Provides reliable, bank-grade liquidity aggregation without dealing-desk intervention. Pricing is structured around fixed or floating spread models depending on the account tier, with rapid execution and high fill rates.
Fees
IG
Forex & Indices CFD pricing is spread-only with standard EUR/USD spreads averaging around 0.6 - 0.8 pips. Share CFDs incur low regional commissions (e.g., US shares at $0.02/share). No deposit or withdrawal fees.
Swissquote
Spreads and commissions are tiered by deposit size (Premium, Prime, and Elite). Premium accounts trade on spread markups starting at 1.4 pips for EUR/USD, while Prime accounts (from $5,000) drop to 1.1 pips. Custody and maintenance fees apply for certain physical equity and banking holdings.
Platforms
IG
IG Web Platform, IG Mobile App, MetaTrader 4 (MT4), TradingView, ProRealTime, L2 Dealer (DMA)
Swissquote
Proprietary Advanced Trader (desktop, web, and mobile), MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), and FIX API integration for quantitative funds and high-frequency trading.
Account types
IG
CFD Account, Spread Betting (UK), Share Dealing, Options & Barriers, Professional Account, Demo
Swissquote
Retail forex accounts include Premium (min. $1,000), Prime (min. $5,000), and Elite (min. $50,000). Also offers multi-asset Swiss banking accounts, corporate accounts, and institutional partner structures.
Min deposit
IG
$0 / £1 (bank transfer/card) Varies by region
Swissquote
$1,000 (or CHF 1,000 / €1,000) for the entry-level Premium forex account.
| Topic | IG | Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| Model score | 90 | 80 |
| Regulation | FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), CFTC/NFA (USA), MAS (Singapore), FINMA (Switzerland), JFSA (Japan), DFSA (Dubai), FMA (New Zealand) | Supervised under stringent Tier-1 banking regulations. Key regulators include the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA, UK), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), and Securities and Futures Commission (SFC, Hong Kong). |
| Spreads | Spreads start from 0.6 pips on EUR/USD for standard accounts, and down to 0.1 pips via Forex Direct (DMA). High-speed execution with smart order routing. | Provides reliable, bank-grade liquidity aggregation without dealing-desk intervention. Pricing is structured around fixed or floating spread models depending on the account tier, with rapid execution and high fill rates. |
| Fees | Forex & Indices CFD pricing is spread-only with standard EUR/USD spreads averaging around 0.6 - 0.8 pips. Share CFDs incur low regional commissions (e.g., US shares at $0.02/share). No deposit or withdrawal fees. | Spreads and commissions are tiered by deposit size (Premium, Prime, and Elite). Premium accounts trade on spread markups starting at 1.4 pips for EUR/USD, while Prime accounts (from $5,000) drop to 1.1 pips. Custody and maintenance fees apply for certain physical equity and banking holdings. |
| Platforms | IG Web Platform, IG Mobile App, MetaTrader 4 (MT4), TradingView, ProRealTime, L2 Dealer (DMA) | Proprietary Advanced Trader (desktop, web, and mobile), MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), and FIX API integration for quantitative funds and high-frequency trading. |
| Account types | CFD Account, Spread Betting (UK), Share Dealing, Options & Barriers, Professional Account, Demo | Retail forex accounts include Premium (min. $1,000), Prime (min. $5,000), and Elite (min. $50,000). Also offers multi-asset Swiss banking accounts, corporate accounts, and institutional partner structures. |
| Min deposit | $0 / £1 (bank transfer/card) Varies by region | $1,000 (or CHF 1,000 / €1,000) for the entry-level Premium forex account. |