PostFinance

3.6(800)

FINMA

Swissquote

4.4(1200)

FINMA

PostFinance vs Swissquote

Head-to-Head Comparison 2026

Our Verdict

Swissquote has a higher rating of 4.4/5 compared to PostFinance (3.6/5). Swissquote offers 8 instrument types, while PostFinance offers 4. The minimum deposit is lower at PostFinance with 0 CHF. Swissquote offers options trading, while the other does not.

Comparison Table

Criteria	PostFinance	Swissquote
Rating	3.6/5 (800 reviews)	4.4/5 (1200 reviews)✓
Regulation	FINMA	FINMA
Fees	Custody fee CHF 90/year (standard), order fee from CHF 15 (online)	Stocks from CHF 5, forex spreads from 1.3 pip (Standard)
Min. Deposit	0 CHF	1.000 CHF
Instruments	Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Funds	Stocks, ETFs, Forex, Options, Futures, Bonds, Funds, Crypto
Platforms	PostFinance E-Trading, PostFinance App	Swissquote eTrading, MT4, MT5, Swissquote App
Options Trading	No	Yes, options trading available via eTrading
Founded	1906	1996
Headquarters	Bern	Gland

Detailed Comparison

Fee Comparison

PostFinance: Custody fee CHF 90/year (standard), order fee from CHF 15 (online). Minimum deposit: 0 CHF.

Swissquote: Stocks from CHF 5, forex spreads from 1.3 pip (Standard). Minimum deposit: 1.000 CHF.

Product Range

PostFinance (4 categories)

StocksETFsBondsFunds

Swissquote (8 categories)

StocksETFsForexOptionsFuturesBondsFundsCrypto

Trading Platforms

PostFinance

PostFinance E-Trading
PostFinance App

Swissquote

Swissquote eTrading
MT4
MT5
Swissquote App

Regulation & Security

PostFinance is regulated by FINMA (HQ: Bern).

Swissquote is regulated by FINMA (HQ: Gland).

Who Is It For?

PostFinance

Securities trading at Swiss PostFinance with E-Trading

✓ Swiss security with FINMA regulation

✓ Integration with PostFinance account

✓ Easy entry for Swiss customers

✗ Comparatively high custody and order fees

✗ Limited product range

Swissquote

Swiss online bank with premium trading and crypto offering

✓ Swiss banking license (FINMA)

✓ Broad product range incl. crypto

✓ High deposit protection

✗ Higher minimum deposit (CHF 1,000)

✗ Fees higher than pure online brokers

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PostFinance or Swissquote cheaper?

PostFinance charges Custody fee CHF 90/year (standard), order fee from CHF 15 (online). Swissquote charges Stocks from CHF 5, forex spreads from 1.3 pip (Standard). The minimum deposit is 0 CHF at PostFinance and 1.000 CHF at Swissquote.

Which broker offers more products: PostFinance or Swissquote?

PostFinance offers Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Funds. Swissquote offers Stocks, ETFs, Forex, Options, Futures, Bonds, Funds, Crypto.

Which broker is better regulated?

PostFinance is regulated by FINMA. Swissquote is regulated by FINMA.

Is PostFinance or Swissquote better for beginners?

PostFinance has a minimum deposit of 0 CHF and offers PostFinance E-Trading, PostFinance App as platforms. Swissquote has a minimum deposit of 1.000 CHF and offers Swissquote eTrading, MT4, MT5, Swissquote App. PostFinance has the lower entry barrier.

PostFinance vs Swissquote: Which broker is better overall?

The choice between PostFinance (3.6/5, 800 reviews) and Swissquote (4.4/5, 1200 reviews) depends on your needs. PostFinance: Securities trading at Swiss PostFinance with E-Trading. Swissquote: Swiss online bank with premium trading and crypto offering.

PostFinance

Securities trading at Swiss PostFinance with E-Trading

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From 0 CHF min. deposit

Swissquote

Swiss online bank with premium trading and crypto offering

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From 1.000 CHF min. deposit

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