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Broker availability
Is Swissquote Available in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom?
Yes — Swissquote is available in United Kingdom
Swissquote accepts clients from United Kingdom. Regulated by MAS & FCA.
Availability last verified: October 2026
Broker availability in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
139 / 341 brokers139 out of 341 brokers in our database accept clients from United Kingdom (41% availability). See all available brokers →
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Swissquote vs alternatives in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
| Regulator | MAS, FCA | FCA, CySEC | FCA, ASIC | MAS, CySEC |
| Min. deposit | $1000 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Spread from | 1.3 pips | 1 pips | 0.6 pips | 0.6 pips |
| Max leverage | 100 | 500 | 500 | 30 |
| Available | ✓ Yes | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account |
Why choose Swissquote in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom?
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 United Kingdom residents under FCA (Financial Conduct Authority)
Trading conditions in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Regulated by FCA (Financial Conduct Authority). Max forex leverage: 1:30. Permitted instruments: Forex, CFDs, Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Crypto (limited). FCA prohibits crypto derivatives for retail. CFDs allowed with leverage caps under ESMA rules retained post-Brexit.
Other recommended brokers available in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Comparing Swissquote with other brokers available to United Kingdom traders.
- No commissions on spreads
- FCA, ASIC and CySEC regulated
- Islamic accounts available
- FCA regulated with strong reputation
- Supports MT4, MT5, and own platform
- Negative balance protection
- Commission-free CFD trading (other fees may apply)
- Simple, user-friendly platform
- Wide range of CFD instruments (2,800+)
- Good educational content
- Regulated in 6 jurisdictions
- No commission on most accounts
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 United Kingdom?
Yes — Swissquote accepts clients from United Kingdom. The broker is regulated by MAS and FCA. You can open a live account directly through their website.
2What are the best alternatives to Swissquote for United Kingdom traders?
Brokers we recommend in United Kingdom include ForTrade, FxPro, Plus500. All are verified to accept clients from United Kingdom and are regulated by reputable authorities.
3Can I use a VPN to access Swissquote from United Kingdom?
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 United Kingdom?
Yes — forex trading is legal in United Kingdom and regulated by FCA (Financial Conduct Authority). The maximum permitted leverage for forex is 1:30. Only brokers licensed in United Kingdom or operating under an approved passporting arrangement can legally serve retail clients.
5What leverage is available for traders in United Kingdom?
Forex: up to 1:30. Stocks: up to 1:5. These limits are set by FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) and apply to all licensed brokers serving United Kingdom residents. FCA prohibits crypto derivatives for retail. CFDs allowed with leverage caps under ESMA rules retained post-Brexit.
6Which financial instruments can traders in United Kingdom access?
Traders in United Kingdom regulated by FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) can access the following instruments: Forex, CFDs, Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Crypto (limited). FCA prohibits crypto derivatives for retail. CFDs allowed with leverage caps under ESMA rules retained post-Brexit.
7Which brokers accept clients from United Kingdom?
139 out of 341 brokers in the BrokerRank database accept clients from United Kingdom. Recommended options include ForTrade, FxPro, Plus500. You can see the full list on our United Kingdom brokers page.