BDSwiss
Swissquote
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Overview
BDSwiss was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Mauritius, while Swissquote was established in 1999 and is based in Switzerland. BDSwiss holds licences including BDS Ltd (Registration No. 8424660-1) is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (the “FSA”, while Swissquote is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. BDSwiss serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Swissquote has 300,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at BDSwiss and $0 at Swissquote.
| Feature | BDSwiss | Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $0 |
| Regulation | BDS Ltd (Registration No. 8424660-1) is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (the “FSA”, licence no. SD047) Registered address: Suite 3, Global Village, Jivan’s Complex, Mont Fleuri, Mahe, Seychelles | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2012 | 1999 |
| Country | Mauritius | Switzerland |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 300,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between BDSwiss and Swissquote, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Swissquote has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $500 at BDSwiss). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. BDSwiss charges deposit fees; Swissquote does not. Overall, Swissquote scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | BDSwiss | Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
BDSwiss offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while Swissquote supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Swissquote supports social and copy trading features, which BDSwiss does not offer. BDSwiss edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | BDSwiss | Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4 ,Android,iPhone,Mac | MT4, MT5, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how BDSwiss and Swissquote compare. BDSwiss runs regular live webinars; Swissquote does not. Both provide video tutorials. BDSwiss publishes daily market commentary; Swissquote does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. BDSwiss maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. BDSwiss scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | BDSwiss | Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. BDSwiss accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Swissquote supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | BDSwiss | Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both BDSwiss and Swissquote offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. BDSwiss supports 2 languages and Swissquote supports 8, giving Swissquote broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | BDSwiss | Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, and Chinese |