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Is Swissquote Available in 🇪🇸 Spain?
Partly — Swissquote accepts clients in Spain, with limits
Most EU countries accepted via Swissquote Bank Europe SA (CSSF regulated). Subject to ESMA leverage caps (30:1 major forex) and PRIIPs regulations — US ETFs without KIDs may be unavailable.
Availability last verified: September 2026
Broker availability in 🇪🇸 Spain
147 / 341 brokers147 out of 341 brokers in our database accept clients from Spain (43% availability). See all available brokers →
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| Regulator | MAS, FCA | FCA, SEC | FCA, CySEC | SEC, MAS |
| Min. deposit | $1000 | $0 | $100 | $0 |
| Spread from | 1.3 pips | 0.5 pips | 1 pips | 0.2 pips |
| Max leverage | 100 | 1 | 500 | 4 |
| Available | ✓ Yes | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account |
Why choose Swissquote in 🇪🇸 Spain?
Min. deposit
$1000
Spread from
1.3 pips
Max leverage
100
BrokerRank score
3.8 / 5
- Supports MT4 and MT5
- Publicly listed company (SWX)
- Swiss banking reliability and security
- Full banking services alongside trading
- Regulated by MAS & FCA — legally available to Spain residents under CNMV (Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores) + ESMA
Trading conditions in 🇪🇸 Spain
Regulated by CNMV (Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores) + ESMA. Max forex leverage: 1:30. Permitted instruments: Forex, CFDs, Stocks, ETFs, Options. Spain applies ESMA leverage caps. CNMV has its own blacklist of unauthorised entities operating in Spain.
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Comparing Swissquote with other brokers available to Spain traders.
- FDIC-insured USD balances
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- No commissions on spreads
- FCA, ASIC and CySEC regulated
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- Access to 150+ markets in 33 countries
- Very low commissions
- MT4 and proprietary platform
- Extensive market research
- Part of StoneX Group (publicly listed)
About Swissquote
Regulated by
MAS, FCA
Headquarters
Gland, Switzerland
Founded
1996
Min. deposit
$1000
BrokerRank score
3.8 / 5
Markets
cfd, indices, forex
Frequently Asked Questions
1Is Swissquote available in Spain?
Swissquote accepts clients from Spain, but not without limits. Most EU countries accepted via Swissquote Bank Europe SA (CSSF regulated). Subject to ESMA leverage caps (30:1 major forex) and PRIIPs regulations — US ETFs without KIDs may be unavailable.
2What are the best alternatives to Swissquote for Spain traders?
The top-rated brokers available in Spain include Coinbase, ForTrade, Interactive Brokers. All are verified to accept clients from Spain and are regulated by reputable authorities.
3Can I use a VPN to access Swissquote from Spain?
Using a VPN to circumvent geo-restrictions violates Swissquote's terms of service and can result in account closure or frozen funds. It also leaves you without regulatory protection. We strongly recommend using a broker that is properly licensed to serve your country.
4Is forex trading legal in Spain?
Yes — forex trading is legal in Spain and regulated by CNMV (Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores) + ESMA. The maximum permitted leverage for forex is 1:30. Only brokers licensed in Spain or operating under an approved passporting arrangement can legally serve retail clients.
5What leverage is available for traders in Spain?
Forex: up to 1:30. Stocks: up to 1:5. These limits are set by CNMV (Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores) + ESMA and apply to all licensed brokers serving Spain residents. Spain applies ESMA leverage caps. CNMV has its own blacklist of unauthorised entities operating in Spain.
6Which financial instruments can traders in Spain access?
Traders in Spain regulated by CNMV (Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores) + ESMA can access the following instruments: Forex, CFDs, Stocks, ETFs, Options. Spain applies ESMA leverage caps. CNMV has its own blacklist of unauthorised entities operating in Spain.
7Which brokers accept clients from Spain?
147 out of 341 brokers in the BrokerRank database accept clients from Spain. The top-rated options include Coinbase, ForTrade, Interactive Brokers. You can see the full list on our Spain brokers page.