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Is Swissquote safe and legit?

Short answer, from public records

Swissquote states licences from FINMA and CySEC. We matched 2 on the regulator's own register (FINMA, CySEC). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself. 1 warning list look-alike sites copying its name.

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Licences

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  • ✓ On registerFINMA Swissquote Bank SA · Checked on 17 Oct 2026
  • ✓ On registerCySEC 422/22Swissquote Capital Markets Limited

Regulator warnings

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None naming the firm itself.

1 look-alike site warning (these copy the name; they are not Swissquote)

  • Swissquotes Ltd/ SwissFutureFX (Clone of FCA authorised firm) FCA source ↗

Real site: https://www.swissquote.com/

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Scam red flags to check yourself

  • Someone contacts you first (WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, dating apps) and offers to trade for you.
  • Guaranteed or fixed returns, or “no-loss” accounts.
  • A web address that is close to, but not exactly, the broker's real site.
  • Pressure to deposit more before you can withdraw, or “tax/fees” to release your money.
  • The licence number on the site doesn't match the regulator's register, or the company name differs.

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Questions

Is Swissquote safe?

Swissquote states licences from FINMA and CySEC. We matched 2 on the regulator's own register (FINMA, CySEC). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself. 1 warning list look-alike sites copying its name. We don't say whether a broker is safe for you. Check the licence number on the regulator's register before you deposit.

Is Swissquote regulated?

Swissquote states licences from FINMA, CySEC. Which entity you sign up with depends on your country, and protections differ by regulator.

Are there fake Swissquote websites?

Yes. Regulators have listed 1 look-alike site copying the name. Always type the address yourself: https://www.swissquote.com/

Which Swissquote company holds the FINMA licence (Switzerland)?

Swissquote Bank SA. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://www.finma.ch/en/finma-public/authorised-institutions-individuals-and-products/

Which Swissquote company holds the CySEC licence (Cyprus)?

Swissquote Capital Markets Limited, licence number 422/22. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://www.cysec.gov.cy/en-GB/entities/investment-firms/cypriot/

Which look-alike websites have regulators flagged for Swissquote?

Swissquotes Ltd/ SwissFutureFX (Clone of FCA authorised firm) (FCA). These copy the name and are not Swissquote. Its own site is https://www.swissquote.com/.

Facts from public sources, not advice. Info may be out of date or wrong. Always check with the regulator before you trade.