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Choosing between Sarwa and BDSwiss depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Sarwa is headquartered in Dubai, UAE, while BDSwiss operates from Limassol, Cyprus. BDSwiss has the longer track record, established in 2012, compared to Sarwa which was founded in 2017. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Sarwa
BDSwiss
Sarwa is the better choice overall, scoring 3.3/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Sarwa offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Sarwa
3.3 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Sarwa
0 vs 1.5 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
BDSwiss
$500 vs $10
Sarwa
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Lower feesBDSwiss
Sarwa holds licences from SEC, DFSA. BDSwiss is regulated by FSA, CySEC.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks markets. Sarwa additionally covers Etf, Crypto. BDSwiss adds Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities.
On spreads, Sarwa is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 1.5 pips at BDSwiss.
Sarwa supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. BDSwiss offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web.
Sarwa requires a minimum deposit of $500, while BDSwiss sets a minimum deposit of $10. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Sarwa at 3.34/5 and BDSwiss at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Sarwa leads overall with a clear advantage.
Sarwa scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Sarwa holds a 3.3/5 rating vs BDSwiss's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Sarwa offers spreads from 0 pips, while BDSwiss starts at 1.5 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Sarwa requires a minimum deposit of $500. BDSwiss requires $10.
Sarwa is regulated by DFSA, SEC, while BDSwiss holds licences from FSA, CySEC.
Sarwa supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. BDSwiss supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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