SwissQuote is a FINMA-regulated Swiss bank with 9,400+ instruments, aimed at high-net-worth and premium clients. LHFX is built for active retail forex traders who want lower minimums and higher leverage.
$3 per side commission, a $10 minimum deposit, 1:500 leverage, and crypto withdrawals typically under 20 minutes. See the full breakdown below.
LHFX vs SwissQuote at a glance.
| Feature | LHFX | SwissQuote |
|---|---|---|
| Commission per lot | $3 per side ($6 round-turn) | Spread-only on Standard, tighter on Prime and Elite tiers |
| Minimum deposit | $10 | $1,000 |
| Typical EURUSD spread | From 0.0 pips raw | From 1.7 pips on Standard, tighter on Prime/Elite |
| Maximum leverage | Up to 1:500 | Up to 1:100 (offshore), 1:30 in EU |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 5 only | MT4, MT5, Advanced Trader, FIX API |
| Forex pairs / total instruments | 41 forex pairs, 144 total | 80+ forex pairs, 9,400+ total (heavy on stocks/ETFs) |
| Execution model | STP/ECN | STP/ECN |
| Regulation | FSC Mauritius (GB23202204), FSCA South Africa (FSP 52816) | FINMA (Switzerland), FCA (UK), MFSA, DFSA, MAS, SFC |
| Crypto deposits and withdrawals | BTC, ETH, USDT, withdrawals typically under 20 minutes | Not publicly offered for funding |
| Islamic account | Yes, swap-free with holding fee after grace period | Not publicly disclosed |
The areas where LHFX offers a clear advantage over SwissQuote.
LHFX charges $3 per side on raw spreads from 0.0 pips. SwissQuote's Standard account starts around 1.7 pips spread-only on EURUSD, which is several times the round-turn cost at LHFX.
LHFX opens at $10. SwissQuote requires $1,000 to start. That is a 100x lower barrier for traders who want to test the platform with a small first deposit.
LHFX retail leverage tops out at 1:500. SwissQuote caps at 1:100 on its offshore entity and 1:30 in the EU. For traders who need higher leverage, LHFX is 5x higher.
BTC, ETH, and USDT are first-class deposit and withdrawal methods at LHFX. SwissQuote does not publicly offer crypto as a funding method despite running a separate crypto trading product.
Auto-payout processes most LHFX withdrawals in under 20 minutes via crypto. SwissQuote relies on bank wire, which typically takes 2 to 5 business days.
SwissQuote has genuine strengths. Here is where they come out ahead.
FINMA-regulated Swiss bank, plus FCA, MFSA, DFSA, MAS, and SFC. SwissQuote is a publicly listed bank on the Swiss stock exchange. LHFX is regulated by FSC Mauritius and FSCA, both reputable but not at the same tier as FINMA.
8,500+ stock CFDs, 800+ ETF CFDs, plus full forex, indices, commodities, and crypto. LHFX lists 144 instruments focused on forex and core CFDs. If single-stock and ETF breadth matters, SwissQuote is in a different league.
SwissQuote is a chartered Swiss bank. Client funds are held under Swiss banking protection. LHFX uses standard broker segregation under FSC Mauritius and FSCA rules, which is a step below bank-level deposit protection.
SwissQuote lets you buy real shares and ETFs across global exchanges through a proprietary eTrading platform. LHFX offers CFD exposure only, not direct equity ownership.
Moving from SwissQuote to LHFX takes minutes, not days.
$10 minimum deposit. Registration takes about 2 minutes.
Upload a government-issued ID. Most verifications complete within a few hours.
Deposit via crypto or card and place your first trade on MT5 or LHFX Trade.
$10 minimum deposit. Registration takes about 2 minutes.
Upload a government-issued ID. Most verifications complete within a few hours.
Deposit via crypto or card and place your first trade on MT5 or LHFX Trade.
$10 minimum deposit. $3 per side commission. 1:500 leverage on 41 forex pairs. Crypto withdrawals typically under 20 minutes.