Ezinvest
Swissquote
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Overview
Ezinvest was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Swissquote was established in 1999 and is based in Switzerland. Ezinvest holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Swissquote is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Ezinvest serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Swissquote has 300,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Ezinvest and $0 at Swissquote.
| Feature | Ezinvest | Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $0 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2008 | 1999 |
| Country | Cyprus | Switzerland |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 300,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ezinvest 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 Ezinvest). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Ezinvest applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Swissquote does not. Overall, Swissquote scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Ezinvest | Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Ezinvest offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Swissquote supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. Ezinvest edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Ezinvest | 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, Mac, Android, iPhone/iPad | 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 Ezinvest and Swissquote compare. Ezinvest runs regular live webinars; Swissquote does not. Both provide video tutorials. Ezinvest publishes daily market commentary; Swissquote does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Ezinvest maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Ezinvest scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Ezinvest | 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. Ezinvest accepts 3 of the tracked payment methods (credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller), while Swissquote supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Ezinvest uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. Swissquote uniquely supports bank transfer among the two brokers. Ezinvest scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Ezinvest | Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | No | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Ezinvest and Swissquote offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Ezinvest supports 15 languages and Swissquote supports 8, giving Ezinvest broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Ezinvest | Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian, Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, Russian | English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, and Chinese |