CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 82.04% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
CURRENCY PAIRS
The foreign exchange market («Forex» or «FX») is a decentralised 24-hour market for currencies. It is by far the largest market in the world and offers unmatched trading opportunities.
YOUR ADVANTAGES
Largest financial market in the world – highly liquid, open 24/5.
Leverage your investments up to 1:30 (retail clients).
Take long or short positions on the most sought-after currency pairs.
The Swissquote edge
- Trade over 80 crosses including major, minor and emergent currencies
- Transparent pricing – Competitive spreads and low margin rates (no hidden commissions or trading fees)
- Deep liquidity guaranteed with our network of Tier 1 banks and regional non‑bank liquidity providers
- Flexible transaction sizes – Micro, mini and standard lots are available for all platforms
Popular strategies
Open and close positions many times in a day and hold them only for a few seconds to profit off smallest price movements.
Open and close your positions within one trading day to capitalise on small price movements.
Make trades that last longer than one trading day to capture gains from anticipated price movements.
Available markets
Explore one of the most extensive offers of currencies worldwide.
We offer access to the most sought-after currency pairs – including everything from major and minor to exotic pairs.
Currency Pairs
| Pairs | Minimum spreads (pips) | Margin requirements | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Premium | Prime | Elite | ||
| EUR/USD | 1.3 | 1 | From 0.0 pips + | 3.33% |
| USD/JPY | 1.3 | 0.6 | 3.33% | |
| GBP/USD | 1.3 | 1 | 3.33% | |
| USD/CHF | 1.3 | 1.2 | 3.33% | |
| USD/CAD | 1.3 | 1.2 | 3.33% | |
| AUD/USD | 1.3 | 1.0 | 5% | |
| NZD/USD | 1.5 | 1.2 | 5% | |
| Pairs | Minimum spreads (pips) | Margin requirements | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Premium | Prime | Elite | ||
| EUR/GBP | 1.5 | 1.2 | From 0.0 pips + | 3.33% |
| EUR/AUD | 1.5 | 1.2 | 5% | |
| GBP/JPY | 1.5 | 1.2 | 3.33% | |
| NZD/JPY | 1.5 | 1.2 | 5% | |
| GBP/CAD | 1.5 | 1.2 | 3.33% | |
| EUR/CHF | 1.5 | 1.2 | 3.33% | |
| EUR/JPY | 1.5 | 1.2 | 3.33% | |
| Pairs | Minimum spreads (pips) | Margin requirements | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Premium | Prime | Elite | ||
| USD/CNH | 14.3 | 10.1 | From 0.0 pips + | 5% |
| USD/TRY | 4.6 | 2.3 | 15% | |
| USD/MXN | 23.3 | 13.3 | 5% | |
| USD/NOK | 14.1 | 12.7 | 5% | |
| USD/SEK | 14.4 | 13 | 5% | |
| USD/ZAR | 52 | 12 | 5% | |
To see trading conditions on all asset classes: Download Forex Product Guide
*if your account is held in a currency other than EUR, the corespondent amount in different currency will be applied.
Expand your horizons
Endless opportunities
Largest financial market in the world – highly liquid, open 24/5
Scale up potential profits with leverage
Leverage your investments up to 1:30 to increase returns on your capital
Diversify and hedge risks
Take long or short positions on currency pairs
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