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FOREX
The foreign exchange market ("Forex" or "FX") is a decentralised 24-hour market for currencies and precious metals. It is by far the largest market in the world and offers unmatched trading opportunities.
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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
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Currency Pairs
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.
Majors
| Pairs | Minimum spreads (pips) | Margin requirements | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard 1K USD | Premium 10K USD | Prime 50K USD | ||
| EUR/USD | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 1% |
| USD/JPY | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1% |
| GBP/USD | 2.0 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1% |
| USD/CHF | 2.0 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1% |
| USD/CAD | 2.7 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 1% |
| AUD/USD | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1% |
| NZD/USD | 2.3 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 1% |
Minors
| Pairs | Minimum spreads (pips) | Margin requirements | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard 1K USD | Premium 10K USD | Prime 50K USD | ||
| EUR/GBP | 1.7 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 1% |
| EUR/AUD | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 1% |
| GBP/JPY | 2.9 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 1% |
| NZD/JPY | 1.7 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1% |
| GBP/CAD | 2.7 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 1% |
| EUR/CHF | 2.4 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 1% |
| EUR/JPY | 2.5 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 1% |
Exotics
| Pairs | Minimum spreads (pips) | Margin requirements | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard 1K USD | Premium 10K USD | Prime 50K USD | ||
| USD/CNH | 16.4 | 14.4 | 10.2 | 4% |
| USD/TRY | 8.1 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 15% |
| USD/MXN | 39.2 | 29.2 | 19.2 | 4% |
| USD/NOK | 20.4 | 19.2 | 17.8 | 2% |
| USD/SEK | 20.5 | 19.3 | 17.9 | 2% |
| USD/ZAR | 93.5 | 53.5 | 13.5 | 4% |
Precious Metals
Trade Gold (XAU), Silver (XAG), Platinum (XPT) and Palladium (XPD) against the main currencies.
Precious metals offer insights into economic health and are often viewed as a safe haven during times of economic or political uncertainty.
| Symbols | Minimum spreads (points) | Margin requirements | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard 1K USD | Premium 10K USD | Prime 50K USD | ||
| XAUUSD | 0.46 | 0.43 | 0.41 | 2% |
| XPDUSD | 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 20% |
| XPTUSD | 4.1 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 20% |
| XAGUSD | 0.018 | 0.013 | 0.010 | 5% |
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A complete summary of all Swissquote Forex and CFD products with their corresponding trading conditions.
Trading Conditions
Our commitment to you: fair dealing and price execution. All trading costs are included in the spreads – no hidden fees.
Forex Education
Need to brush up on your Forex knowledge? Our education section will get you up to speed in no time!
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