How often is the account charge applied?

It’s typically calculated daily and applied monthly or quarterly, depending on your account. You’ll see it clearly in your statements.

Is there a fee for inactivity or no trading?

No - there’s no inactivity penalty, but the account charge will still apply, since maintaining the infrastructure always costs.

Are there hidden fees I should watch for?

We keep it honest. You won’t see surprise additions like ‘maintenance’ or ‘reporting’ fees. Everything is laid out - dealing fees, FX, account charges.

Can fees change in future?

Yes - like all financial firms, Swissquote may update fees. When that happens, we give you advance notice and clearly show changes before they take effect.

Fees

Fees without the fuss.

No fine print. No hidden extras. Just clear, fair costs from the start.

Fees

Fees without the fuss.

No fine print. No hidden extras. Just clear, fair costs from the start.

Fee breakdown

Below are the key charges you may see. Each is labelled clearly so you know exactly what you’re paying for and why.

	Standard Investment There will be periods of trading followed by periods of chilling	Passive Investment Playing the long game, make strategic moves when ready	Active Investment Makes moves and jumps on opportunities
Account charge <£350k £350,001–£500k £500k+	0.35% 0.15% No charge	0.40% 0.20% No charge	0.30% 0.10% No charge
Dealing (per trade) UK Shares & Funds and USA Shares All other markets	£3.50 £6.00	£4.50 £9.00	£2.50 £4.00
FX rate £0–£500k £500k+	0.50% 0.25%	0.75% 0.50%	0.50% 0.25%

Standard Investment

There will be periods of trading followed by periods of chilling

Account charge <£350k £350,001–£500k £500k+	0.35% 0.15% No charge
Dealing (per trade) UK Shares & Funds and USA Shares All other markets	£3.50 £6.00
FX rate £0–£500k £500k+	0.50% 0.25%

Passive Investment

Playing the long game, make strategic moves when ready

Account charge <£350k £350,001–£500k £500k+	0.40% 0.20% No charge
Dealing (per trade) UK Shares & Funds and USA Shares All other markets	£4.50 £9.00
FX rate £0–£500k £500k+	0.75% 0.50%

Active Investment

Makes moves and jumps on opportunities

Account charge <£350k £350,001–£500k £500k+	0.30% 0.10% No charge
Dealing (per trade) UK Shares & Funds and USA Shares All other markets	£2.50 £4.00
FX rate £0–£500k £500k+	0.50% 0.25%

Investments can go down as well as up, so you may get back less than you put in. We don’t give financial advice, so it’s important to understand the risks before you invest. If you’re unsure, speak to a qualified adviser. Pension and tax rules may change, and benefits depend on your circumstances. Past performance isn’t a guide to future returns, and some investments are best held long term.

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Standard Investment

There will be periods of trading followed by periods of chilling

Passive Investment

Playing the long game, make strategic moves when ready

Active Investment

Makes moves and jumps on opportunities

Account charge

<£350k
£350,001–£500k
£500k+

0.35%
0.15%
No charge

0.40%
0.20%
No charge

0.30%
0.10%
No charge

Dealing (per trade)

UK Shares & Funds and USA Shares
All other markets

£3.50
£6.00

£4.50
£9.00

£2.50
£4.00

FX rate

£0–£500k

£500k+

0.50%

0.25%

0.75%

0.50%

0.25%

Fees without the fuss.

Fees without the fuss.

Fee breakdown

Here when you need us

Your questions, Answered.

How often is the account charge applied?

Is there a fee for inactivity or no trading?

Are there hidden fees I should watch for?

Can fees change in future?

Fees without the fuss.

Fees without the fuss.

Fee breakdown

Here when you need us

Your questions, Answered.

How often is the account charge applied?

Is there a fee for inactivity or no trading?

Are there hidden fees I should watch for?

Can fees change in future?

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